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...
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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...
โInspirationโ: 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 โQueen of the Curve,โ Hadid was...
โTasteโ and Architecture
Every being on earth embodies their own unique taste. Ask a dozen individuals โwhat is the most beautiful flower in the world?โ and you will...
Taming the Tropics with Concrete
Post-independence Sri Lankaโs architectural landscape was shaped by nationalist and tropical regionalism, and Architect Valentine Gunasekaraโ modernist works were marginalized as anti-thesis for the former....
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Let`s wander through Bevis Bawaโs 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
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐พ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐น
Architects: CASAA โ 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, โThe Treesโ is a 27-room boutique hotel epitomizing tropical modernism and sophisticated minimalism.
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Aug 19
๐ฆ๐ฟ๐ถ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ โ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐
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 โ from solar power to natural ventilation, itโs a blueprint for a greener future.
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Aug 12
Architecture is not always created, it can be discovered! Dive into Glenn Murcuttโs worldโwhere form is found, not forced.
Read More: https://archalley.com/glenn-murcutt/
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Aug 9
Zaha Hadid - The one who bent the rules of architecture itself.
From wavy roofs to gravity-defying curves, her creations feel alive, moving, and unapologetically bold.
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Aug 8
Something beyond the occupation.
Architect Kosala Weerasekara opens up about the real reason he still loves what he does โ and itโs something every creative soul will relate to.
Watch the full video on Facebook & YouTube
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Aug 7
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐บ
Architects: Jeyasara Architects
Lead Architect: Nirupan Jeyaratnam & Thanoshi Seneviratne
Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: Tโ AURA Studios โ Thadshan Yoges Archphotography
A home rooted in heritage and memory, blending traditional Jaffna elements with modern design. Vaulted ceilings, courtyards, and intricate woodwork create a serene space where legacy meets contemporary living.
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Aug 6
A platform to showcase and inspire, Archalley connects you with unique architectural and design works that elevate awareness and appreciation across diverse communitiesย inย theย region.