In the cool interior of the home, pristine white walls reflect golden sunshine and frame glimpses of blue sky. The single tree in the courtyard commands attention – it is the centrepiece around which the rest of the functions lie. By Ayesha Inoon | Photography by Menaka Aravinda

Many would have thought the house located in Bandaragama an almost impossible task to accomplish, due to the severe economic constraints presented from its inception. Yet Archt Karunasena has risen to the challenge of designing this two bedroom limited budget house devising innovative ways to overcome cost issues that encompasses energy efficient solutions to suit […]

BAWA’S VISION SWEEPS OVER KARACHI by Greca M Durant | Photography by M Ahmed Rajput & Prof David Robson Archt C Anjalendran, a leading figure in the world of Asian architecture, considers the Mir House as one of his achievements because it is the first time that Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural viewpoint has been successfully incorporated […]

A Timeless Beauty by Greca M Durant | Photography by Sanka Sammana When Amali and Buddhika Kariyawasan contracted Archt K B Menaka Mangalanatha, Amali clearly outlined what she wanted for a house: airy, sunlit, with a very big white hall. She also wanted to see different colours whenever she moved around the house, and to […]

As cities evolve, the old gives way to the new. This re-birth of spaces within the city adds new life, vitality, and dynamism to its environs, often inspiring changes in entire neighbourhoods. The busy suburb of Nawala was the location of an old house with little architectural charm or distinguishing characteristics. Dilumini De Mel was […]

The residence of Archt.Suchith Mohotti, set in 25 perches on reclaimed marshland in Pepiliyana is, in the architect’s own words, “a nice place to hang out”. A brief visit to his home proved that he was indeed right, and there were many unique advantages to living on the outskirts of a city. Photography: Varuna Liyanage