Entry #101 - by KWCA
Concept
“Whiskers of Joy”
Reimagines the Christmas tree as a symbol of inclusivity, sustainability, and feline celebration. Inspired by our office cats and the larger stray cat community, the project transforms construction site scrap materials like paint buckets, PVC pipes, Bicycle Wheel and Bottles into an interactive and abstract cat tree.
The design reflects the spirit of Christmas, bringing joy not just to people but to animals, emphasizing that the festive season is for everyone. With cozy hideouts, playful tunnels, and climbing platforms, the structure caters to cats’ natural instincts, creating a safe and engaging space. Decorated with hand-drawn cat illustrations, and eco-friendly ribbons, the tree embodies a festive aesthetic while maintaining functionality. The use of recycled materials underscores a commitment to sustainability, turning waste into a meaningful design that celebrates the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. “Whiskers of Joy” fosters compassion and creativity, offering a shared haven for all cats to play, rest, and feel at home. By blending art, architecture, and ecology, this project inspires awareness about stray animal welfare and sustainable living. It is not just a tree but a heartfelt celebration of the holiday spirit, uniting communities through design and empathy.
Materials
Paint Buckets
Putty Barrels
Wine Bottles
Champagne Bottle
Fabric Scraps
Bicycle Wheel
PVC
Steel Rods
Construction Sites Leftovers
Additional Documents
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹
Architects: CASAA – Contemporary Architecture Studio and Associates
Lead Architects: Isurunath Bulankulame
Design Team: Nisith Edippily
Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2024
Photographer: Eresh Weerasuriya
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 - https://archalley.com/the-trees-boutique-hotel/
#SriLankaArchitecture #Kandy #BoutiqueHotel #TropicalModernism #BiophilicDesign #SustainableTravel #ArchitectureLK #TravelSriLanka #HotelDesign #NatureInspired
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Architects: Arch International (Pvt) Ltd
Lead Architect: Chanaka Ariyaratna
Project Architect: Chameera Fernando
Location: Homagama, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2012
Photographer: Access Engineering PLC
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/sri-lanka-institute-of-nanotechnology-phase-one-b/
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#ZahaHadid #ArchitecturalInspiration #DesignWithoutLimits #Archalley
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𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺
Architects: Jeyasara Architects
Lead Architect: Nirupan Jeyaratnam & Thanoshi Seneviratne
Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: T’ AURA Studios – Thadshan Yoges Archphotography
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/santhanabhavanam/
#Archalley #Santhanabhavanam #JaffnaArchitecture #SriLankanArchitecture #HeritageDesign #ModernLiving #ArchitecturalDesign #ContemporaryHome #CulturalArchitecture #ArchitecturalInspiration #DesignDetails #HomeDesign #ModernMeetsTradition #TimelessArchitecture #ArchitectureLovers #DreamHome
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Links in the Bio
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