By Udeshi Amarasinghe | Photography by Eresh Weerasuriya Corporate in design and user friendly in structure, Archt Sanath Liyanage has combined the functional aspects of the building with the beauty of its surrounding and created a space that is truly innovative.

By Dinali Sugathadasa | Photography by Ruwan Priyanka Embraced by the elements of mother earth, Green Paradise hotel lies nestled within a cove of greenery bordered by the Kumbukkande wewa and a mountainous rock on the other. Located in Dambulla on the fringes of the ancient Kalu Diya pokuna this agro-eco concept hotel has been […]

By Madhushala Senaratne Lead Consultant of the project, partner of Design Cues, Architect Upendra Randeniya stresses that “a conscious effort was made to move away from the traditional and sterile hospital atmosphere and create a space that is homely, serene and welcoming”.

By Shenuka Dias | Photography by Malaka Weligapola Over the past century, St Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa stands as a forerunner of Catholic education in the region, with a structure that also boasts of architecture of the colonial heritage. However, recently, the college authorities required an expansion plan for the institute in order to address the […]

By Prasadini Nanayakkara | Photography by Eresh Weerasuriya The building presently housing the Ports and Aviation Ministry Offices was a listed 19th Century British Colonial Building of the Edwardian era. It was known as the “Custom House Building” and had undergone several stages of refurbishing and was in a severely dilapidated condition. In order to […]

By Sonali Kadurugamuwa Alarge Banyan, the neighbouring buildings and even a marshy section of land responded to the award winning structure Architect Godridge Samuel had designed and built. The Resource Centre and Open-air Theatre emerged from a blend of modern, traditional, accessible and environmental themes.

By Sonali Kadurugamuwa | Photography by Chamika De Alwis Archt Murad Ismail’s main idea for the Four Seasons resort in Landaa Giraavaru was to instill an image of the Maldives for what it truly was. “The whole idea was to come up with a more traditional modern regional style that one will remember – that […]

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 […]