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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...
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“From Dream to Reality” – The Sri Lankan Building Process
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...
Why Sri Lankans Love Verandahs
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...
Why Old Sri Lankan Houses Always Felt Cooler?
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...
Interstice – Where Architecture Meets the In-Between
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...
Roofing Finishes for Sri Lanka
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...
Beyond the Spotlight
Geoffrey Bawa, the celebrated Sri Lankan Architect is known for his works centers around Tropical Modernism. While many of his works are well known and...
Architecture X Music
At first glance, the fields of architecture and music may appear as two vastly different and incompatible arts. However, for someone who is familiar with...
Architectural Hardware: A Diverse and Comprehensive Range
For over a century, since 1902, we have proudly established ourselves as the premier destination for architectural hardware in Sri Lanka. Our heritage is rooted...
Transform Your Bath Space with Jaquar’s Complete Bathroom Solutions
A well-designed bathroom does more than just look good; it enhances the overall quality of your life. Since bathrooms are where you begin and end...
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Oct 30
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Sep 26
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Sep 20
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Sep 12
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