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 a world that has been toying with the breaking point of nature’s ecosystem for years, an opportunity to ease human impact while contributing positively to the environment, economy as well as society is not just welcome, it is celebrated. That it resurrects an almost forgotten technology devised centuries ago provides additional endorsement. The use […]

The site is located in Sri Jayawardhenapura Kotte, overlooking the serene Diyawanna Oya. The main reason for the selection of this location is the positive image of the place: the beautiful natural environment, accessibility to public parks, market places, religious places and peaceful residential areas. Furthermore, the environment itself provides natural inducements for physical and mental well-being of the elderly.

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.

Shipping containers – commodities of globalisation; self-sustainable, lockable cabins; are breaking new ground in the developing world as disaster shelters, housing for the urban poor, as community facilities and as urban infrastructure.

A designer begins his creation by visualizing an object and moulding the material to fit the image in his mind. A buyer sees the beauty and functionality of the final product and assesses how it will appear in his home.