Architect Edward (Ted) Cullinan one of the most distinguished British architects of the 21st century has won the RIBA gold medal for 2008. The RIBA gold medal is one of the most prestigious architectural awards, the nominee approved personally by Her Majesty the Queen, and is given to a person or group of people who […]

Weerakkodige Vasantha Perera (Self-published, 2008, 58pp) “Cities arise, they exist, they flourish sheltering myriad forms of life. At times they crumble and decay into ruins and rubble to emerge into new life once again, when the conditions are ripe. Continual transformation is the process that cities and human settlements have to endure….” reads the abstract […]

by Anisha Niyas Eresh Weerasuriya is an extraordinary architectural photographer. His fascination for buildings, and taking photographs of them began at a young age, which was what fuelled a search for a new perspective.

Editorial Cities are a part of our history; they reflect our likes and dislikes, our fashions and technologies, our wealth and poverty. One of man’s greatest achievements on earth is undoubtedly the city, which is not a recent phenomenon but dates back many centuries. As a physical entity, each city possesses a distinct form which, […]

Black and white, yin-yang, positive-negative are some contrasts that bring about a wholesome balance. Such is the outdoor-indoor relationships of a building and its immediate outdoor environment at a basic level. The landscape professional sees the entire city as an urban landscape, while the architect translates the same city to be a built environment. By […]

By Zeena Marikkar To most people, cities seem to merely provide shelter and places for working, shopping, education and perhaps recreation. What is often not mentioned is the emotional appeal of a city – that unexplainable, spiritual attachment which helps to provide a sense of stability in a changing world. It is a feeling of […]

A city is not defined by one street or one building, but there are always some streets that seem to capture the essence of a city – its vibrancy, its character and its very pulse. While there may never be wide-scale agreement on which street epitomises the character of Colombo, The Architect chose to turn […]

Most cities in Asia are synonymous with density, with a high concentration of people and buildings within a small area. This density is sometimes planned, as it helps to effectively use resources such as transportation and other public services – the closer we are to such amenities, the lower the cost of its provision and […]