“Tree without a Tree”
Archalley Competitions 2024
Innovative Christmas Tree “Design, Make & Decorate” Competition
Official Partners
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
“Tree without a Tree”
was a competition designed to explore alternative solutions for traditional methods of building Christmas trees, beyond the conventional approach.
During the Christmas season, we embraced
“The spirit of giving”
by expressing our love and concern for the environment, with an attempt to
protect natural trees & reduce waste after use,
ensuring a joyful and eco-friendly celebration.
AWARDS
Total prize fund
LKR 325,000.00
3 winning proposals, a special award recipient and 3 honorable mentions were selected.
Archalley awarded a total of LKR 325,000.00 in prize money to competition winners as follows:
1st Prize
LKR 150,000.00
2nd Prize
LKR 50,000.00
3rd Prize
LKR 25,000.00
Archalley Most Popular Tree Award
LKR 100,000.00
Special giveaways were awarded for
Sustainable Designs
3 Honorable mentions
Certificate of achievement
10 Finalists
were announced
Contribution
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters for helping us make a meaningful impact this Christmas. Together, we are fostering creativity, sustainability, and compassion.
Let’s continue to inspire positive change—one step at a time.
Jury
We sincerely thank our jury panel for their time and expertise.
Otara Gunewardene
Director, Embark & Otara Foundation
Philip Weeraratne
Founder & Principal Architect, PWA Architects
Ajai Vir Singh
Founder, CFW, Ceylon Literary Festival, College of Fashion & Design
Winners
Most Popular Award
Special Sustainable Award
from Access Lifestyle
Honourable Mentions
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮
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 — 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, it’s the kind of place that makes you pause.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/residential-villa-at-matara/
#MataraVilla #TropicalModern #CoastalLiving #ArchitecturalEscape #DesignInspiration #LuxuryVillas #SriLankaHomes #Archalley #DreamSpaces #VillaVibes #InsideArchitecture
May 14
𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
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, it’s where design breathes in harmony with the wild.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/a-harmonious-fusion-of-luxury-and-nature/
#VillaVista #ShigeruBan #SustainableLuxury #TropicalEscape #ArchitecturalDream
May 9
𝗠𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲
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
Introducing Mihira Home – 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.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/mihira-home/
#MihiraHome #TropicalRetreat #SriLankaVilla #ArchitecturalDesign #AhangamaEscape
Apr 30
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲
A masterpiece of architecture and governance. Sri Lanka’s Parliament stands proudly amidst the waters of Diyawanna Lake. Where vision meets leadership.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/democracy-or-elitism/
#SriLanka #Parliament #ArchitecturalMarvel
Apr 28
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮
Architects: KWCA – 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 – 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.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: archalley.com/residence-at-kadawatha
#KadawathaResidence #KWCA #SriLankanArchitecture #TropicalModernism #SustainableDesign #ArchitecturalInspiration
Apr 23
Trailblazer in concrete and culture — 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮 carved a path as Sri Lanka’s first female architect, blending modernism with tradition to shape a legacy that still inspires today.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://archalley.com/minette-de-silva/
#MinnetteDeSilva #ArchitecturalPioneer #WomenInArchitecture
Apr 16
“𝟯𝟴𝟴” 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
Architects: PLAD
Lead Architect: Piumal Liyanage
Project Team: Shiwantha Appuhami
Location: Athurugiriya Sri Lanka
Project Year: 2025
Photographer: Ganidu Balasuriya Photography
Discover elevated living at 388 Olympus — an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Colombo. With sweeping city views, luxurious finishes, and world-class amenities, this residence blends modern design with timeless elegance. Experience life at the top.
- 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼
#388Olympus #LuxuryLifestyle #ColomboLiving #ModernElegance #Archalley
Apr 10
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮
Step into the enchanting Brief Garden—a masterpiece by Bevis Bawa. A hidden oasis of art, history, and nature in perfect harmony. Have you been here yet?
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳-𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻-𝗯𝘆-𝗯𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗮/
#BriefGarden #SriLanka #HiddenGem
Apr 4
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