A retreat to the wilderness with creature comforts to spare was the client’s requirement in the making of a holiday bungalow for his extended family. Thus, Archt Nandika Samaranayake endeavoured a design centred around an open verandah with a touch of sophistication, situated at the border of the Yala wildlife reserve.

Within the vicinity of Atthidiya marsh at Boralasgamuwa, the house stands out in unique rustic colours, yet spells out simplicity. The triple storey brick house with peculiar elegance was designed on merely six perches. A multipurpose nest, the house is not the Architect’s permanent residence, but has the functional possibility of being used as a […]

The term climate responsive architecture not only signifies a built environment, which complements its surroundings but also an environment which complements those who dwell in it.

Royal Fernwood porcelain showroom on Havelock Road grabs the attention of the passerby. The showroom airs its wares well as the container provides an unobtrusive backdrop to the porcelainware on display.  By Fatima Abdul Cader | Photography Indika De Silva When Archt Dinuk Senanayake was approached by Royal Fernwood to build a low cost showroom […]

The ancient Chinese discovered the art of manufacturing “Porcelain”, a type of ceramic which became a much sought-after commodity of that era. The translucent, glossy characteristics of these products were compared to the surface of common sea shells, referred to as “Porcellana” by the Italians, from which the name Porcelain was derived. By Nandaka Jayasinghe […]

It’s not every day that a designer is given the opportunity to create a visual space in the sky. This was both the opportunity and challenge that was presented to Archt Madhura Prematilleke and his team at team ACHITRAVE by Sri Lankan Airlines who wanted a new cabin interior created for their Business and Economy […]

Sri Lankan tourism and leisure industries have shown significant growth in the recent years. The island is a popular tourist destination with its clear seas, golden beaches, central hills and historic sites.

Simplicity and openness are the hallmarks of Archt Varuna de Silva’s creation, a house that lies in a quiet private road off Gower Street in Colombo 5.