Once known primarily as a port city, Colombo has long been shaped by trade, colonial influence and its position along vital Indian Ocean routes. Over time, that maritime identity has given way to a new role as a commercial and financial center looking to establish itself within the region. This evolution is written into the city’s skyline, which in recent decades has begun to rise taller and bolder....

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a house or a building in Sri Lanka? Many people think it’s as simple as buying land, hiring a mason, and starting construction. But in reality, the journey is far more structured and when done right, it saves time, money, and endless frustration....

From ancient raised “pila” in traditional vernacular mud houses to “front porch” in colonial era Walawwa type homes, the verandah is a highly significant design feature seen in Sri Lankan houses- even amongst local contemporary architecture....

Despite the earliest evidence of thermal regulation in ancient civilizations being discovered in Rome, Sri Lankan traditional houses provided a pivotal insight into ancient human settlements- especially in terms of ancient techniques of keeping their houses cooler....

Final Year Exhibition of the University of Moratuwa On the 19th and 20th of August, the final year architecture students of the University of Moratuwa showcased their work in an exhibition – Interstice – held at Havelock Mall. The exhibition featured a few selected thesis projects of the class, with students on hand to guide […]...

Clay tile roofing has long been the hallmark of traditional Sri Lankan architecture. The familiar terracotta tiles, often hand-molded and kiln-fired, lend a warmth and texture that resonate deeply with the vernacular aesthetics. Their heavy mass and characteristic gaps between tiles allow for natural ventilation, creating a cooling buffer that is invaluable in the hot, humid lowlands and the misty country alike. The pitched roof with generous ove...

Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, “Designing Museums with Architect Kulapat Yantrasast” is a free workshop focusing on envisioning museums as dynamic public spaces that shape art, community and culture. The workshop aims to guide the participants through a holistic design approach, balancing institutional histories and its future potential through the expertise of one of the globally prominent architects, who specializes in genre-defying arch...

Delving into key issues and concerns emerging from contemporary art and the practice of Kolam in Jaffna, “Side by Side “is an exhibit with a guided tour and talk with Professor T. Shanaathanan. Seeking to call for collaborative, context sensitive and ethically grounded forms of art, the collection attempts to cross pollinate traditional and newly emerging disciplines, communities and knowledge systems.  Pre-registration is required to attend this...

Presented by the Fareed Uduman Art Forum, “Beyond the Visual: Turning spectators into participants” is an exhibition by Lithuanian artist, psychologist and educator Tomas Langunavicius....

Celebrating a Sri Lankan landmark legacy, “Beyond Dr. Roland Silva: Charting New Frontiers in Sri Lankan Cultural Heritage” is a 2-day national conference organized by ICOMOS Sri Lanka and Central Cultural Fund....

Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, “Practicing Tropicality, Planetary Site” is a lecture presented by Bangkok- based architect Rachaporn Choochuey....

Exploring the power of South Asian womanhood, Feminist Futures is an exhibit investigating feminist art from South Asia by bringing in patriarchy, colonialism and socio- religious structures into the forefront....