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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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A masterpiece of architecture and governance. Sri Lankaโs Parliament stands proudly amidst the waters of Diyawanna Lake. Where vision meets leadership.
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#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.
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Apr 16
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.