Sunayana shrestha

I am trained as an architect and have been practicing in this field for over five years with both national and international work experiences. I have also completed a Master of Science degree in Urban Planning from Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2015. My masters degree research titled "City Branding - Regaining the image of Patan as a city of Fine Arts: A case of Metal craft" investigated city image and branding from the perspective of local art and craft industry in a traditional Newari town of the Kathmandu Valley. The findings reflect the potential of historic towns to compete in the international market rather than just being known as a World Heritage Site. My research interest lies in the broad field of urban growth management and planning, with a specific focus on sustainable urbanism, urban culture and conservation and smart city. Currently, I have developed a growing interest in the social, cultural and economical factors as drivers of urban growth and change in a traditional town and the resulting physical transformation.

April 2017