A calm and peaceful building, built on water and embracing nature, the Seemamalakaya at Mahindaramaya Temple at EthulKotte is a place to heal the mind and rejuvenate the soul

The arts and crafts of Sri Lanka were famed for the artistic excellence and superb craftsmanship. It forms an integral part of our cultural heritage. Among the myriad array of local handicrafts, lacquerwork is eye catching with its bright colours and exquisite designs.

As part of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects’ efforts to regionally promote Architecture and the work of Architects, the 5th of a series of regional exhibitions was held in Negombo in January. The exhibition was opened by Hon SarathGunarathne, the Deputy Minister of Aviation & Ports, on January 5, 2008 at Negombo Town Hall, […]

The Sri Lanka Institute of Architects celebrated its 50th anniversary recently. This significant event in September 2007 was planned to coincide with the Arcasia forum 14, titled Asianation – Architecture across cultures. The theme explored architecture in an Asian context centredaround sub-themes: Asian endeavour, Asian Edge, and My Asia. A panel of distinguished guest speakers […]

Mrs. Lena Kotelawela recently donated Rs. 100,000/= to the bursary scheme of the Colombo School of Architecture, launched for deserving students. Also in the picture is Archt Prasanna Silva, Director, Colombo School of Architecture and Archt. Nela de Soysa, President, Alumni Association of the School.

The most prestigious architectural award in Britain, the RIBA Stirling prize for 2007 was won by David Chipperfield for the Museum of Modern Literature in Germany.The RIBA Sterling prize is given for the RIBA building of the year and the event is run in association with the Architect Journal .The prize is named after the […]

Leading Japanese Architect Kisho Kurokawa dies at age 73. He died on Friday the 12th October 2007 of heart failure in Tokyo. Kisho Kurokawa graduated from Kyoto University in 1957 and then studied at the Graduate School of Tokyo University under Kenzo Tange. In the 1960s he founded the Japanese avant-garde movement known as the […]

Lord Norman Foster has stepped down as the head of Norman Foster and Partners and handed the reigns to the little known Mouzhan Majidi in a new restructuring plan. This move comes as no surprise since 40 percent of the company was acquired by investment giant 3I for a reported £100 million.