Sherpa Bhawan at Lumsay
Project Location: Lumsay, Gangtok, East Sikkim
Project Architect: Sonam T. Tashi
Status: Under Construction
Sikkim has had its distinct identity in traditional architecture and building technology practiced by different communities through a massive community participatory building process and systems. The site is located in Lumsay, East Sikkim and less than 8 kilometers from the main town of Gangtok and has a connecting road adjacent to the property which connects to the main NH10 Highway.
The Sherpas are one of the several Buddhist communities residing in Sikkim from the time immemorial. The name Sherpa means “easterner” which denotes that the Sherpa migrated into Sikkim from Eastern part of Tibet that is Kham and settled in various parts of Sikkim over the periods of time. Most Sherpas belong to the ancient Nyingma, or Red Hat, sect of Tibetan Buddhism, but their practice is a mixture of Buddhism and animism.
The proposed Sherpa Bhavan is a 5 ½ storey structure and has a built-up of 1740 sqm. The requirements for Sherpa Bhawan consist of:
Parking provided in the Ground Floor with a caretaker’s room and an electrical room.
The First Floor consists of a Seminar Hall, Museum, Library, Canteen, Offices with multiple cabins and common toilets.
The Second Floor consists of dormitories for male (16 nos.) common lounge and common washrooms and VIP rooms (2 no.s).
The Third Floor consists of dormitories for female (16 nos.), a common washroom and four nos. of Deluxe rooms.
The Fourth Floor consists of a Multipurpose Hall, green rooms (male and female), Rehearsal room, a pantry and common toilets.
The Fifth Floor consists of a Buddhist chosum (prayer hall), monk’s room and a lobby area.