The designer, 68, sees his work as a pitched effort to bring a bit of quietude to the modern city.

WSJ: The Architect and the Plantsman | Partnership

Without the Kenzo Tange Master Plan, noise pollution in Lumbini would have been rampant, which would violate the essence of the teaching of Buddha that one can get access to wisdom through quietude and neatness.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN KATHMANDU

In the past, before the master plan was adopted and before the implementation phase began, there were vehicles passing by on and near the core areas in Lumbini disturbing the peace and quietude that are essential in Buddhism.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN KATHMANDU