IJARP International Journal of Architecture and Planning 2788-5046 SvedbergOpen ijarp-1-2-003 10.51483/IJARP.1.2.2021.23-27 Short Communication Cultural Context in Architecture KoiralaSaurav 1 * 1Second Year First Part, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, IOE Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu. E-mail: koiralas874@gmail.com *Corresponding author: Saurav Koirala, Second Year First Part, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, IOE Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu. E-mail: koiralas874@gmail.com 09 2021 1 2 23 27 Abstract

Architecture is manifestation and expression of culture. So, architecture and culture are interdependent and inseparable. In this report I will try to find answer of question like; What is concept of culture? And how architectural form, shape and style are influenced by cultural values and norms?

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