5.1K views · 74 reactions | The reason behind employing a foreign architect was probably because King Mahendra wanted a new definition for his palace. He had to transcend the conventional character of architecture that the previous rulers had borrowed from the western world. He also wanted a new vocabulary to delineate his kingship for addressing a modern Nepal. But he was neither in the mood to flaunt nor be extravagant in its construction. | Spaces Magazine | Facebook