Architect – Sustainable Hospitality Design

About the role

Akasha Life is seeking an Architect to join an international team focused on developing the Master Plan and related buildings for the Akasha Headquarters site. The role blends spiritual inspiration with modern sustainable design, drawing from Nepali, Chinese, Buddhist, Daoist and Newari architectural traditions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and produce construction drawings for a restaurant and training centre dedicated to sustainable hospitality.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors, ensuring design intent is followed.
• Supervise on‑site construction activities and monitor progress.
• Report project developments to internal teams and external partners.
• Act as liaison with local authorities and partner organisations.
• Support additional design and planning tasks related to the site’s master plan as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years (36 months) professional experience in architecture.
• Willingness to work part‑time (50%) with regular presence at the office in Suntakhan‑3, Gokarneshwor.
• Ability to collaborate with Nepali and European architects, engineers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Interest in sustainable building practices and culturally inspired design.

Required skills

What we offer

• Initial 1‑year fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension and long‑term engagement.
• Opportunity to work on a unique, spiritually‑driven master‑plan project.
• Collaboration with an international, multidisciplinary team.