Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- In Aloknagar, Rhythm Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Research Centre is among a modest group of low-rise buildings, unlike many hospitals built as large blocks or tall complexes. The grounds feel almost domestic: open spaces, greenery visible from patient rooms, and a large courtyard where visitors and patients can walk or play badminton. The design aims for a calm, functional environment rather than formality or grandeur.

Inside, the layout is simple. The right wing holds the emergency room, the chairman's office, and a hall used for group activities. In the central building, a male ward sits above outpatient clinics and the reception area. The left wing contains the female ward, and the top floor houses the laborato...