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...
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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...
“Inspiration”: 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...
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...
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 “Queen of the Curve,” Hadid was...
“Taste” and Architecture
Every being on earth embodies their own unique taste. Ask a dozen individuals ‘what is the most beautiful flower in the world?’ and you will...
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Oct 4
From cinnamon estate to a living canvas - Lunuganga invites us to wander where art, nature, and time intertwine.
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Sep 26
He didn’t just build with concrete. He sculpted the tropics into bold, breathing spaces. Discover Valentine Gunasekara, the modernist visionary who reshaped Sri Lanka’s architecture. 🏛️🌴
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Sep 20
Let`s wander through Bevis Bawa’s most curious creation.
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Sep 12
DHARMA HOUSE
Architects: Asokan Sritharan
Design Team: K. Haritharshana, M. Babishala & J. Nirupan
Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2023
Structural Engineers: V. Sanathanan
Photographer: Asokan Sritharan
Dharma House in Jaffna blends ancestral memory, community spirit and sustainable living. Using local sandstone, Palmyrah timber, and open courtyards. It harmonizes nature, culture and architecture for a meaningful modern home.
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Sep 2
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
Nestled on a serene hill overlooking the iconic Kandy Lake and the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the tooth relic of the Buddha) in Sri Lanka, “The Trees” is a 27-room boutique hotel epitomizing tropical modernism and sophisticated minimalism.
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Aug 19
𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕
Architects: Arch International (Pvt) Ltd
Lead Architect: Chanaka Ariyaratna
Project Architect: Chameera Fernando
Location: Homagama, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2012
Photographer: Access Engineering PLC
Where science meets sustainability. SLINTEC Phase 1B blends cutting-edge research with eco-conscious design — from solar power to natural ventilation, it’s a blueprint for a greener future.
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Aug 12
Architecture is not always created, it can be discovered! Dive into Glenn Murcutt’s world—where form is found, not forced.
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Aug 9
A platform to showcase and inspire, Archalley connects you with unique architectural and design works that elevate awareness and appreciation across diverse communities in the region.