Based in Kathmandu, D Sketchbook brings architectural intelligence, structural discipline, and contextual craftsmanship to residential, hospitality, civic, and infrastructure projects across Nepal.
We design spaces that respond to context, function, and the way people experience them. From private sanctuaries and hospitality destinations to regional civic gateways, D Sketchbook unites architecture, engineering, and execution through a collaborative, context-driven methodology.
Founded in Kathmandu in 2016, our multidisciplinary practice resists generic imported templates. In Nepal's diverse geography—stretching from the seismic mountain valleys to the subtropical plains—buildings must be engineered for structural resilience, passive thermal comfort, and enduring cultural resonance.
Founded in Kathmandu, Nepal
From feasibility to construction delivery
Kathmandu, Bhairahawa, Pokhara, Dhangadhi, Lumbini
Designed for Nepal’s terrain and geology
Nine specialized architectural and engineering capabilities delivered under unified studio leadership.
01 Contextual, intelligent spatial design shaped by culture, climate, and human experience
We design civic, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and residential buildings that balance poetic spatial form with structural discipline and environmental performance across Nepal.
02 Rigorous structural, seismic, and MEP engineering engineered for Nepalese geological conditions
Integrated structural analysis, seismic resilience, geotechnical coordination, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems delivering safety, efficiency, and longevity.
03 Atmospheric interior environments celebrating tactile materials, light, and ergonomic comfort
We design bespoke interior environments for hospitality destinations, corporate headquarters, and luxury residences, prioritizing human comfort, acoustic performance, and meticulous joinery.
04 Strategic master planning and land development for resilient, connected Nepalese communities
We shape resilient, mixed-use communities, tourism circuits, and civic infrastructure through comprehensive land-use planning, mobility networks, and zoning strategies.
05 Ecological landscape architecture rooted in native Himalayan and Terai biodiversity
We design public parks, resort grounds, urban plazas, and private garden sanctuaries that celebrate indigenous planting palettes, natural topography, and sustainable stormwater management.
06 Rigorous technical, zoning, and financial appraisals safeguarding capital investment
We provide comprehensive pre-development feasibility assessments, site appraisals, municipal regulatory evaluations, and constructability analyses to de-risk major architectural investments.
National Pride Project Bhairahawa, Nepal · Aviation Infrastructure
As Nepal’s second international aviation gateway, GBIA connects global Buddhist pilgrimage routes directly with the Terai region. D Sketchbook contributed to enhancing passenger terminal functionality, zoning, security circulation, eco-friendly systems, and interior architectural experience.
Architectural research, climate strategies, and spatial commentary from our studio in Nepal.
Urban Development An architectural examination of rapid urbanization across Kathmandu Valley and the southern Terai corridor, and how contextual planning can foster resilient, human-centered cities.
Sustainability How passive solar design, natural ventilation chimneys, and thermal massing can drastically cut building energy consumption across Nepal's diverse climatic zones.
Practice & Process Demystifying the architectural and engineering journey from initial visioning and structural analysis through to on-site quality control and final handover in Nepal.
Tell us what you're building, where you're building it, and what you're trying to achieve. Our multidisciplinary team is ready to evaluate your site and programmatic requirements.
