- Architects: Jeyasara Architects
- Lead Architect: Nirupan Jeyaratnam & Thanoshi Seneviratne
- Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Area: 365 m2
- Land Extent: 526 m2
- Project Year: 2025
- Structural Engineers: Pirarheepkumar
- Photographer: T’ AURA Studios – Thadshan Yoges Archphotography
‘Santhanabhavanam’ ~ a home rooted in memory, reimagined with care
This personalised residence stands as a heartfelt tribute to a late mother’s enduring wish to keep family roots alive in Jaffna. The contemporary design of this home blends tradition and modernity, drawing inspiration from the textures, spatial idea, and symbolism of traditional Jaffna architecture. This residence distinguishes itself from the surrounding built fabric as a space that embodies memory, continuity, and cultural connection.
Detailed craftsmanship of the design carefully incorporates classic elements of Jaffna architectural language, such as Gable Roofs, a focal Courtyard, Rhythmic Latticework, Meticulous Woodwork and Play of Textures, harmoniously paired with Contemporary features of High Ceilings, Large Openings and Lush Greenery bringing in Light, Breeze, and Connection to Nature.
The Interior design gently weaves in native materials and detailing to evoke the spirit of place, while modern spatial planning ensures comfort and relevance to present-day living, resulting a space that breathes with the calm familiarity of a Tamil household, yet responds to the aspirations of a new generation.
‘Santhanabhavanam’ ~ does not merely echo nostalgia — it reclaims identity, celebrates legacy, and reflects the resilience of cultural memory through thoughtful architectural expression.
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