Lunuganga by Geoffrey Bawa
Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa’s country estate near Bentota, is more than a garden—it is a reflection of the man himself. Once a cinnamon plantation, this sprawling...
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Minette De Silva
After years of struggle Sri Lanka was embracing decolonization after gaining independence from British rule during the mid-20th century. This was reflected in many aspects...
Essential Tips for Designing a Comfortable and Low – Maintenance Washroom
A washroom or bathroom is a vital and essential part of any building, designed to meet basic human needs. It serves as a space for...
Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
Located at a short distance from Bentota on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, Brief gardens is the celebrated garden and country home of the late Landscape...
Climatic Resilience Through Architecture
Resilience is the capacity to recover from a challenge, an inherent quality of endurance. It is a broad term that applies to people, buildings and...
Sustainable Architecture
Reduce, reuse and recycle, the original 3Rs in sustainability are used to define waste management. Today, it has expanded to include terms such as refuse,...
DEMOCRACY or ELITISM?
The Parliament of Sri Lanka designed by the celebrated Architect Geoffrey Bawa is the political and administrative hub of the country. Architecturally it is an...
Minimalism and Maximalism in Architecture
Minimalism and maximalism are two sides of a conversation unfolding over time. With each age, a different perspective is brought to the discussion. In a...
Tree without a Tree
This Christmas, Archalley invites creative minds from across the globe to rethink tradition and sustainability with the "Tree Without a Tree" competition. Participants are challenged...
Timeless Harmony
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, the first Indian architect to receive the esteemed Pritzker Prize, was born in 1927 in Pune, India. After graduating from the J.J....
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He didn’t just create art. He wove nature, sculpture, and space into living harmony. Discover Laki Senanayake, the visionary who blurred the lines between art and architecture. 🎨🌿�
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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.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 - https://archalley.com/dharma-house/
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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.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 - https://archalley.com/the-trees-boutique-hotel/
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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.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/sri-lanka-institute-of-nanotechnology-phase-one-b/
#SLINTEC #SriLankanArchitecture #GreenBuilding #LEEDPlatinum #SustainableDesign #InnovationInArchitecture #EcoFriendly #ArchitectureSriLanka #ModernArchitecture #DesignForFuture #SustainabilityInAction #ArchitecturalInspiration #Archalley
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.