Projects

Villa ‘Alba’

Located in Pelassa, Habaraduwa is a holiday villa named ‘Alba’ that sits on an elevated land overlooking a picturesque paddy scenery. The natural topography of the site contributes to the elevated placement of the building and in return this helps the architecture to capture and frame the views in the...

Dwelling with Curves

The client – a family of 4 people – was planning to relocate from a busy & congested locality to a spacious 2600 sq. ft. (built-up area) 3BHK apartment in an upmarket & quiet residential neighborhood of Pune. The brief received from the client was to have a house that...

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The Studio House

The site, located in the suburbs of Colombo, faces a marshy land, providing a unique backdrop for a residence tailored to a software engineer client who now works from home post-pandemic. With a focus on creating a peaceful live-work environment, the project embraces the "living big in a small house"...

Urban Oasis

"URBAN OASIS" exemplifies an innovative approach to compact urban living. Situated on a 7-perch (177 sq.m.) plot in Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka, this house is designed to achieve an impressive sense of spaciousness and greenery within a limited land area.

Architect’s Own Office

By the side of the Piliyandala - Kottawa road, bordering an extensive landscape, lays the Architect’s own office. The distinctiveness of this creation is the method in which the two environments were conceptualized - a single bedroom residence, "bedsitter" which can be transformed into architect’s own office after the completion...

Shimaguni Beach Club

"Shimaguni Beach Club" is a concept which has the motive of innovative fusion of Japanese and Ceylonese cuisine, blending the vibrant coastal essence of Ceylon with the spirit of island architecture. The project was initiated during a period of significant economic and resource constraints, aiming to capitalize on the lull...

Office Project

What can describe an entrepreneur more precisely than his own workplace? A 1500 sq. ft area converted as an office space is a blend of multipurpose use of space with aesthetics. The site is surrounded by typical commercial and residential units. This whole setup contradicts the needs of the client...

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DEMOCRACY or ELITISM?

DEMOCRACY or ELITISM?

The Parliament of Sri Lanka designed by the celebrated Architect Geoffrey Bawa is the political and administrative hub of the country. Architecturally it is an attempt to blend modernism with traditional Sri Lankan Architecture. The...

Minimalism and Maximalism in Architecture

Minimalism and Maximalism in Architecture

Minimalism and maximalism are two sides of a conversation unfolding over time. With each age, a different perspective is brought to the discussion. In a purely conceptual view, minimalism will reduce an object or content...

Timeless Harmony

Timeless Harmony

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, the first Indian architect to receive the esteemed Pritzker Prize, was born in 1927 in Pune, India. After graduating from the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1950, Doshi earned numerous...

A Harmonious Fusion of Luxury and Nature

A Harmonious Fusion of Luxury and Nature

Perched on a breathtaking ocean-facing hilltop, Villa Vista—designed by renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban-represents the pinnacle of sustainable luxury. This striking residence is a living testament to Ban's architectural ethos, which values simplicity, functionality, and...

The Impact of Community – Centric Design

The Impact of Community – Centric Design

People and places are always intertwined; the human component of architecture is what breathes life into it, bringing character and purpose to the structure. In community-centric design, there is deep exploration into what makes a...

Sustainability and Climate Change

Sustainability and Climate Change

Climate change is causing massive changes in our environment. These include rising temperatures, melting ice in the polar regions, more extreme weather like heavy storms (resulting in floods) and heatwaves (a period of extremely hot...

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ICCPP 2024

ICCPP 2024

The 10th International Conference on Cities, People and Places will be hosted on the 8th and 9th November in Colombo...

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