Ahas Gawwa
Nestled within the mist-covered hills and vibrant greenery, Ahas Gawwaย is a nature-integrated boutique hotel that rises like a miracle in...
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Projects
Residential Villa at Matara
The house is located in a congested area in Matara town. It comprises three levels with 5 bed rooms, a...
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Mihira Home
The project is a renovation where the existing house was totally revamped to create a serene pool villa responding to...
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Residence at Kadawatha
The residence is located in the outskirts of the Colombo district, designed for a family of four. The key requirements...
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โ388โ Olympus
Urban Living Meets Natural Harmony. Nestled in the heart of the city, this house is a perfect blend of modern...
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The Misty House
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka, this 8,000 sqft modern luxury house seamlessly blends contemporary design with...
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Tropical Townhouse
The site was a 12.5 perch linear plot along a medium density residential lane in suburban Colombo; bounded on either...
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Urban Luxe
Perched on the 25th floor of The Grand, Colombo 07, this luxurious apartment interior is designed as a sanctuary for...
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Articles
โInspirationโ: How Architecture Shapes and Reflects us
Drawing inspiration from daily encounters in our lives is something most of us are accustomed to; be it a mundane interaction or a once in a lifetime experience. This phenomenon is quite recurring in artistic...
Lighting Types & Their Applications
What is light? At its core, light is a form of energy that enables us to see the world around us. It travels in straight lines unless it interacts with other materials, such as when...
Zaha Hadid – Sculpting the Future of Architecture
Not literally - but in the hands of Zaha Hadid, architecture flows, twists, and defies gravity. Often called the โQueen of the Curve,โ Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect who reshaped the global architectural landscape with...
โTasteโ and Architecture
Every being on earth embodies their own unique taste. Ask a dozen individuals โwhat is the most beautiful flower in the world?โ and you will receive a dozen different replies, out of which it is...
Taming the Tropics with Concrete
Post-independence Sri Lankaโs architectural landscape was shaped by nationalist and tropical regionalism, and Architect Valentine Gunasekaraโ modernist works were marginalized as anti-thesis for the former. Rejecting traditional forms, he embraced spatial fluidity, often experimenting with...
Kevin Mark Low
Kevin Mark Low is a Malaysian architect known for his environmentally responsive designs. After spending 9 years in the USA earning degrees in architecture and art history, he returned to Malaysia. He worked for 11...
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News
Hazy Existences
Organized by the Saskia Fernando Gallery, โHazy Existencesโ is a solo exhibition by the renowned Indian contemporary artist Chandra Bhattacharjee....
Conservation by Design
Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, โConservation by Design; reducing wildlife deaths by integrating design, sustainability and wildlifeโ is a...
22nd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture
Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, ย 22nd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture will be presented by Frank Escher and Ravi...
Mother, Junglefowl, and Scarecrow
Presented by The Barefoot Gallery Colombo, โMother, Junglefowl, and Scarecrowโ is a solo exhibition by the Sri Lankan artist and...
Swept Away Like Leaves
Paradise Road Saskia Fernando Gallery presents its first ever Artist Spotlight to be in collaboration with Cinnamon Life: โSwept Away...
Bench It
โBench It- Designing for a Pauseโ is an open call for all students and emerging architects and designers to reimagine...
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Step into Lunuganga โ Geoffrey Bawaโs living canvas where walls disappear, gardens speak, and nature becomes architecture.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/lunuganga-by-geoffrey-bawa/
#GeoffreyBawa #Lunuganga #TropicalModernism #SriLankaArchitecture #ArchitecturalInspiration #DesignLegend #LandscapeArchitecture #archalley
Jul 14
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The Sagrada Famรญlia is more than a basilica โ itโs a living masterpiece. Designed by Antoni Gaudรญ, construction began in 1882 and is set to complete in 2026, 100 years after his death. From its symbolic facades to forest-like interiors, every detail tells a sacred story.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/sagrada-familia/
#SagradaFamilia #Gaudi #BarcelonaArchitecture #Modernism #ArchitecturalIcon #archalley
Jun 7
๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป๐ถ wasnโt just an artist, she was a storyteller who wove Sri Lankaโs identity into vibrant threads and architectural wonders. From handloom mastery to design brilliance, her legacy continues to inspire generations.
Read More: https://archalley.com/barbara-sansoni/
#BarbaraSansoni #SriLankanArt #TextileDesign #CreativeLegacy #ArchAlley #WomenInArt #CulturalHeritage #DesignInspiration
May 26
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ
Architects: Architect Muraj H W D
Lead Architect: Muraj H W D
Location: Matara, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2020
Photographer: Amila Ratnayake
Not just a villa โ an experience carved into the coastline.
Set in the heart of Matara, this stunning three-level retreat is where modern design meets tropical ease. With 5 airy bedrooms, a private pool, and spaces that flow with light and breeze, itโs the kind of place that makes you pause.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/residential-villa-at-matara/
#MataraVilla #TropicalModern #CoastalLiving #ArchitecturalEscape #DesignInspiration #LuxuryVillas #SriLankaHomes #Archalley #DreamSpaces #VillaVibes #InsideArchitecture
May 14
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐
๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
Step into serenity, Nestled in Weligama, Villa Vista by Shigeru Ban is a stunning fusion of luxury and nature. With open spaces, ocean views, and a seamless blend of architecture and landscape, itโs where design breathes in harmony with the wild.
๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/a-harmonious-fusion-of-luxury-and-nature/
#VillaVista #ShigeruBan #SustainableLuxury #TropicalEscape #ArchitecturalDream
May 9
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Architects: Sumudu Abeygunawardena Architects
Lead Architects: Sumudu Abeygunawardena
Design Team: Prabhani Abeygunawardena & Sharadha Mallawa Arachchi
Location: Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: Issy Crocker
โIntroducing Mihira Home โ a serene pool villa nestled in Ahangama, Sri Lanka, where contemporary design meets tropical tranquility. This thoughtfully renovated retreat offers a harmonious blend of comfort and nature, providing an idyllic escape from the everyday.โ
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/mihira-home/
#MihiraHome #TropicalRetreat #SriLankaVilla #ArchitecturalDesign #AhangamaEscape
Apr 30
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A masterpiece of architecture and governance. Sri Lankaโs Parliament stands proudly amidst the waters of Diyawanna Lake. Where vision meets leadership.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/democracy-or-elitism/
#SriLanka #Parliament #ArchitecturalMarvel
Apr 28
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฎ
Architects: KWCA โ Kosala Weerasekara Chartered Architects
Lead Architect: Kosala Weerasekara
Project Architects: Sithija Shehan, Jenushan Satkunarajaha & Chalni Vithanage
Location: Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2021
Photographer: MAD Factory
Discover the serenity of the Residence at Kadawatha by KWCA โ Kosala Weerasekara Chartered Architects. This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a timeless retreat for a family of four. With features like lush courtyards, a signature outdoor shower, and sustainable materials, it`s a perfect harmony of design and nature.โ
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๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: archalley.com/residence-at-kadawatha
#KadawathaResidence #KWCA #SriLankanArchitecture #TropicalModernism #SustainableDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration
Apr 23
A platform to showcase and inspire, Archalley connects you with unique architectural and design works that elevate awareness and appreciation across diverse communitiesย inย theย region.