The Dwarika’s

A brand refresh for Nepal's architectural and cultural hospitality icon

In the 1950s, Dwarika Das Shrestha began rescuing hand-carved frames and pillars from the streets of Kathmandu in an effort to preserve Newari heritage. 
Dwarika’s vision has grown into Nepal’s most renowned luxury hotel collection, carrying forward a legacy of heritage, preservation, and craftsmanship. Our mission was to revitalise the brand, maintaining its status as an icon of Nepali hospitality. Our work was part-rebrand and part design-archaeology, refining identities of the past and reinterpreting them for today.

The Dwarika’s original brand collateral developed inhouse over the last 70 years

With time and precision the Dwarika's old brand pillar and door drawings were painstakingly redrawn. Each mark studied, retraced, and rebuilt. This breathes new life into the originals and keeps them intact at any size, on any screen. atever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

The Dwarika’s Collection encompasses two properties. The Dwarika’s hotel is a living museum of Newari heritage in Kathmandu. Dwarika’s Sanctuary, situated at the green Himalayan foothills, is a wellbeing resort for healing and renewal. The uniqueness of the two properties is reflected in the distinct logos, colour palettes and websites while the branding stays united through typography and visual language.

The revitalised Dwarika’s brand came to life across every touchpoint, from in-room stationery to websites to social media. The distinct character of the two properties was beautifully captured by Elise Hassey’s photography.