Student – Rashmin Ganepola Institution – Department of Architecture University of Moratuwa B.Arch final year (CDP 2008) Project – Mediatheque (futuristic information centre) The Mediatheque is a modern version of the public library concept, which includes many communication media to enlarge the knowledge of the public.

By Madhushala Senaratne Rising to the challenge of designing an extension, which would duly complement the original design, Archt Jayasinghe started work on the project with great enthusiasm and respect. Incidentally, “this was one of my favourite Bawa designs” he recalls. It is significant that both architects were greatly inspired by the immediate surroundings and […]

The only challenge Archt Indika De Silva faced in his design for the Kenpark Factory and Product Development Centre in Bangladesh was that it should be an exceptional building that could withstand the test of the harshest of climes and yet retain its majesty.

By Sonali Kadurugamuwa | Photography by Archt Indika De Silva

Student: Nandaka Jayasinghe Institution: City School of Architecture Project: Center for Peace PROJECT This project is an academic exercise where students derived a philosophical design concept through the interpretation of a book. The project entails designing a ‘Centre for Peace’ on a water front site close to the Galle Face Green.

Local talent is being harnessed by the developed nations as multi-specialised professionals seek overseas employment. What is there to compensate for the loss of local talent? The following interview concentrates on two Sri Lankan architects practicing overseas, their exposure, achievements and lessons learned whilst taking on the international arena. By Chiranji Abeywickrema

By Chamindra Warusawitharane | Photography by Waruna Gomis On the way to the Bandaranaike International Airport from Colombo any passer by would be tempted by the welcoming ambience of the ‘LOOP’- restaurant and café in Kandana.

by Nimal de Silva and DP Chandrasekara Published by The National Trust of Sri Lanka (2009) Heritage Buildings of Sri Lanka is a documentation of the architectural heritage dating from the” medieval period (13th century) to the colonial period.

………is a contemporary idiom, to describe fête and celebration. But the basis of our very own colourful traditions of Kolam Maduwa, Thovil Pola, Nadagam Maduwa etc were far beyond mere celebration although these literally took place “under the stars”. These rites gradually evolved into different avenues leading to many other rich forms of art; art […]