“Inspiration”: How Architecture Shapes and Reflects us
Drawing inspiration from daily encounters in our lives is something most of us are accustomed to; be it a mundane ...
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Zaha Hadid – Sculpting the Future of Architecture
Not literally - but in the hands of Zaha Hadid, architecture flows, twists, and defies gravity. Often called the “Queen ...
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From cinnamon estate to a living canvas - Lunuganga invites us to wander where art, nature, and time intertwine.
#Lunuganga #GeoffreyBawa #ArchitecturalHeritage #LivingWithNature #TimelessDesign #SriLankaArchitecture
Sep 26
He didn’t just build with concrete. He sculpted the tropics into bold, breathing spaces. Discover Valentine Gunasekara, the modernist visionary who reshaped Sri Lanka’s architecture. 🏛️🌴
#ValentineGunasekara #SriLankanModernism #TropicalArchitecture #ArchitecturalLegacy #ConcreteArtistry #DesignInHarmony #ModernistVision #Archalley
Sep 20
Let`s wander through Bevis Bawa’s most curious creation.
#BriefGarden #BevisBawa #SriLankaHeritage #TropicalDesign #Archalley #Gardens
Sep 12
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/
#SriLankaArchitecture #Kandy #BoutiqueHotel #TropicalModernism #BiophilicDesign #SustainableTravel #ArchitectureLK #TravelSriLanka #HotelDesign #NatureInspired
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/
#GlennMurcutt #ArchitectureQuotes #TouchTheEarthLightly
#Archalley #SustainableDesign #ArchitectsLife #DesignInspiration #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #ArchitectureLovers #BuildingWithNature
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
A platform to showcase and inspire, Archalley connects you with unique architectural and design works that elevate awareness and appreciation across diverse communities in the region.