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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
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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
Zaha Hadid - The one who bent the rules of architecture itself.
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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 — and it’s something every creative soul will relate to.
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Aug 7
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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.
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Aug 6
Rapid Fire with Architect Kosala Weerasekara
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Aug 5
Drawn from Experience - Kosala Weerasekara reflects on the lessons, evolution, and depth gained through years in the field.
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Aug 1
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