Built form is conceived as entrapped space and vertical and horizontal planes are composed to enclose and capture space. Corners of this spatial envelope have been broken in many places to isolate and distinguish the vertical planes and one reads or is rather illusioned of a series of free standing walls. In a house […]

Only rarely will we see the enclosed space being celebrated while the building architecture is skilfully executed with professionalism and mastery, yet also with humility and humbleness.

Located in the coastal belt of Ambalangoda the two houses designed by Archt. Vinod Jayasinghe shares common traits. Designed for two entrepreneurs, the contemporary approach is highlighted in their architectural language. Both houses derive inspiration from the context and showcase a deep understanding of contextual features such as the tropical climate, traditional shop houses, local […]

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.

The clients’ request to Archt Damith Premathilake was a calm and tranquil house with ample privacy along with security on their 26 perch land at Mahara close to the Kandy-Colombo Road.

“The creation of a design is subsequent the client needs to be studied first,” says Archt Sudesh Nanayakkara. He believes that the client’s personality should be reflected in the design.