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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/
#SriLankaArchitecture #Jaffna #ResidentialDesign #SustainableLiving #HealingArchitecture #TropicalArchitecture #CommunityLiving #EcoFriendlyDesign #ArchitectureLK #NatureInspired #CulturalHeritage #ModernSriLanka
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.
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.
#ZahaHadid #ArchitecturalInspiration #DesignWithoutLimits #Archalley
Aug 8
Something beyond the occupation.
Architect Kosala Weerasekara opens up about the real reason he still loves what he does — and it’s something every creative soul will relate to.
Watch the full video on Facebook & YouTube
#Archalley #ArchitectKosalaWeerasekara #KozysCanvas #ArchitecturalJourney #DesignExperience #SriLankanArchitecture #DesignWithHeart #ArchitectTalks #BehindTheDesign
Aug 7
𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺
Architects: Jeyasara Architects
Lead Architect: Nirupan Jeyaratnam & Thanoshi Seneviratne
Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: T’ AURA Studios – 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.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/santhanabhavanam/
#Archalley #Santhanabhavanam #JaffnaArchitecture #SriLankanArchitecture #HeritageDesign #ModernLiving #ArchitecturalDesign #ContemporaryHome #CulturalArchitecture #ArchitecturalInspiration #DesignDetails #HomeDesign #ModernMeetsTradition #TimelessArchitecture #ArchitectureLovers #DreamHome
Aug 6
Rapid Fire with Architect Kosala Weerasekara
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Aug 5
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