Jyoti Joshi Sherchan

An indispensable force in a primarily male dominated construction industry, Jyoti Sherchan is the executor par excellence of the Sungava Apartments project. With a career spanning almost 50 years, from teaching in Institute of Engineering to working as a core pillar in Nepal’s premier design and construction firm, Creative Builders Collaborative (CBC), Jyoti is renowned for her organizational prowess and financial acumen. She was the third pillar of Nepal’s premier design and construction firm, Creative Builders Collaborative (CBC). Jyoti is one of Nepal’s first female architects. She is the Founder General Sercretary of SONA (Society of Nepalese Architects) and is in the forefront of women’s empowerment in Nepal, winning several awards and recognition for her contribution to the field of architecture. This project is the capstone to her prolific career and one she hopes will leave an indelible mark on Nepal’s architectural landscape.