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...
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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....
A Harmonious Fusion of Luxury and Nature
Perched on a breathtaking ocean-facing hilltop, Villa Vistaโdesigned by renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban-represents the pinnacle of sustainable luxury. This striking residence is a living...
The Impact of Community – Centric Design
People and places are always intertwined; the human component of architecture is what breathes life into it, bringing character and purpose to the structure. In...
Sustainability and Climate Change
Climate change is causing massive changes in our environment. These include rising temperatures, melting ice in the polar regions, more extreme weather like heavy storms...
Designing your ‘Living Room’
The Living room is where you unwind after a hectic day to watch TV, socialize, read, entertain friends, etc. It serves as a multifunctional space...
Designing a Functional & Aesthetically Pleasing Home Kitchen
The kitchen has always been the heart of the home - a place for preparing meals, sharing conversations, and creating memories. Today, it has evolved...
Adaptive Reuse for Sustainable Development
Once a building outlives its original purpose, instead of demolishing it, it can be rethought in a different way to serve a new purpose. Adaptive...
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The Sagrada Famรญlia is more than a basilica โ itโs a living masterpiece. Designed by Antoni Gaudรญ, construction began in 1882 and is set to complete in 2026, 100 years after his death. From its symbolic facades to forest-like interiors, every detail tells a sacred story.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/sagrada-familia/
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Jun 7
๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป๐ถ wasnโt just an artist, she was a storyteller who wove Sri Lankaโs identity into vibrant threads and architectural wonders. From handloom mastery to design brilliance, her legacy continues to inspire generations.
Read More: https://archalley.com/barbara-sansoni/
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May 26
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ
Architects: Architect Muraj H W D
Lead Architect: Muraj H W D
Location: Matara, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2020
Photographer: Amila Ratnayake
Not just a villa โ an experience carved into the coastline.
Set in the heart of Matara, this stunning three-level retreat is where modern design meets tropical ease. With 5 airy bedrooms, a private pool, and spaces that flow with light and breeze, itโs the kind of place that makes you pause.
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May 14
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Step into serenity, Nestled in Weligama, Villa Vista by Shigeru Ban is a stunning fusion of luxury and nature. With open spaces, ocean views, and a seamless blend of architecture and landscape, itโs where design breathes in harmony with the wild.
๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/a-harmonious-fusion-of-luxury-and-nature/
#VillaVista #ShigeruBan #SustainableLuxury #TropicalEscape #ArchitecturalDream
May 9
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Architects: Sumudu Abeygunawardena Architects
Lead Architects: Sumudu Abeygunawardena
Design Team: Prabhani Abeygunawardena & Sharadha Mallawa Arachchi
Location: Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: Issy Crocker
โIntroducing Mihira Home โ a serene pool villa nestled in Ahangama, Sri Lanka, where contemporary design meets tropical tranquility. This thoughtfully renovated retreat offers a harmonious blend of comfort and nature, providing an idyllic escape from the everyday.โ
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Apr 30
๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฅ๐๐น๐ฒ
A masterpiece of architecture and governance. Sri Lankaโs Parliament stands proudly amidst the waters of Diyawanna Lake. Where vision meets leadership.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/democracy-or-elitism/
#SriLanka #Parliament #ArchitecturalMarvel
Apr 28
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฎ
Architects: KWCA โ Kosala Weerasekara Chartered Architects
Lead Architect: Kosala Weerasekara
Project Architects: Sithija Shehan, Jenushan Satkunarajaha & Chalni Vithanage
Location: Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2021
Photographer: MAD Factory
Discover the serenity of the Residence at Kadawatha by KWCA โ Kosala Weerasekara Chartered Architects. This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a timeless retreat for a family of four. With features like lush courtyards, a signature outdoor shower, and sustainable materials, it`s a perfect harmony of design and nature.โ
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Apr 23
Trailblazer in concrete and culture โ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐น๐๐ฎ carved a path as Sri Lankaโs first female architect, blending modernism with tradition to shape a legacy that still inspires today.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: https://archalley.com/minette-de-silva/
#MinnetteDeSilva #ArchitecturalPioneer #WomenInArchitecture
Apr 16
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