The Railway station in Matara is a significant destination end point in the coastal railway line of Sri Lanka. Majority reach Matara to experience its historical and architectural character derived from its rich past dating back centuries.

Panadura grew with a distinct and unique character, in consonance with the three identifiable stages of Sri Lanka’s culture: the immigration of persons into the country, the onset of trade relations between Sri Lanka and other countries, and colonization, the last of which stilted the development of indigenous identity.

Archt M M G Samuel is an award winning Chartered Architect and a Fellow Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.

The idea of a tent for many would conjure up images of nomadic wanderings, or grittily braving the elements.

Architecture is a broad subject encompassing different elements. These elements could range from building a new structure to renovating an already existing one to give it a new life.

Denmark has long been in the forefront of furniture design in the 20th Century producing attractive pieces distinguished by fine craftsmanship. Danish innovations with the chair, in particular, symbolise a fine harmony between function, comfort and style.

“They wanted a very chic sort of interior but of course on a controlled budget, as this was two years ago when the economy was just recovering,” said Archt Lilantha Wijayapala, explaining the starting point for the design of a corporate interior for a UK-based apparel office in Colombo.

Tucked away amidst tall leafy foliage and a paddy field in the picturesque village of Aranwela, Tangalle this 100 year old ‘walawwa’ presented a charming setting as well as a challenge for Archt Pradeep Kodikara to combine the old world charm with contemporary architecture.