Projects

Barista – Kurunegala

Strategically located near the Dambulla expressway exit, the building's roof is easily visible from the highway. It features a dark brown tone, complemented by a large Barista logo on top to attract attention. Given the area's dry climate, the architect proposed integrating green tones indoors and enhancing the exterior with...

Kumudu Villa

Set amidst the lush greenery of Kalutara District, Kumudu Villa redefines suburban living through a sophisticated exploration of architectural purity and functionality. Spanning 427 sq.m on a 24-perch plot, this minimalist yet robust modern home balances intimacy with vibrancy, creating a space cherished by its occupants.

House of Canopies

Located on a linear site within a quiet residential community, the form of the house unfolds to envelope a generous garden court within. The three wings are distinct in function, containing a semi covered party area in front and a private bedroom wing at the back. Bridging these two is...

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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...

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.

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Sustainable Architecture

Sustainable Architecture

Reduce, reuse and recycle, the original 3Rs in sustainability are used to define waste management. Today, it has expanded to include terms such as refuse, repair, repurpose, recover, rethink and replace. All these terms have...

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...

Tree without a Tree

Tree without a Tree

This Christmas, Archalley invites creative minds from across the globe to rethink tradition and sustainability with the "Tree Without a Tree" competition. Participants are challenged to design, create, and decorate a Christmas tree without using...

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...

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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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