In the parlance of mystic poetry, “dissolving boundaries” is a metaphor for transcendental experience and the concomitant unified consciousness of man. When state boundaries dissolve, however, the situation is somewhat different; an influx of people, ideas, ideologies, finances and materials1  is transferred across borders, hitherto impervious […]

The site is located in Sri Jayawardhenapura Kotte, overlooking the serene Diyawanna Oya. The main reason for the selection of this location is the positive image of the place: the beautiful natural environment, accessibility to public parks, market places, religious places and peaceful residential areas. Furthermore, the environment itself provides natural inducements for physical and mental well-being of the elderly.

Very few people have the courage to voice publicly the truth behind the flaws of their society; in contradistinction, those who use their talents and skills for personal profit and gain are legion. Artist Jagath Weerasinghe belongs to the former category as he uses his passion for art to communicate his subconscious thoughts of an unforgiving human society.

In the design of city houses, the architect has to contend with small plot sizes and densely packed streets that characterise urban settings. Privacy and daylight, therefore, are at a premium.

Holiday homes allow an architect to explore new ideas and thoughts that can push architectural thinking to a level, which may not always be possible in a more domestic everyday situation.

Working in Calcutta for a few years now, I have had the great privilege of getting to know a client with whom I have more than architecture to share.

Shipping containers – commodities of globalisation; self-sustainable, lockable cabins; are breaking new ground in the developing world as disaster shelters, housing for the urban poor, as community facilities and as urban infrastructure.

A designer begins his creation by visualizing an object and moulding the material to fit the image in his mind. A buyer sees the beauty and functionality of the final product and assesses how it will appear in his home.