Only rarely will we see the enclosed space being celebrated while the building architecture is skilfully executed with professionalism and mastery, yet also with humility and humbleness.

Located in the coastal belt of Ambalangoda the two houses designed by Archt. Vinod Jayasinghe shares common traits. Designed for two entrepreneurs, the contemporary approach is highlighted in their architectural language. Both houses derive inspiration from the context and showcase a deep understanding of contextual features such as the tropical climate, traditional shop houses, local […]

In a world that has been toying with the breaking point of nature’s ecosystem for years, an opportunity to ease human impact while contributing positively to the environment, economy as well as society is not just welcome, it is celebrated. That it resurrects an almost forgotten technology devised centuries ago provides additional endorsement. The use […]

Glenn Murcutt stands out as someone who designs innovative residences for the Australian climate. His approach arises from the landscape, often treated sacred.

STUDENT: Buddhini Shashika Wijesinghe | INSTITUTION: City School of Architecture   “A wave came from the East, We could not ride it, We could not swim across, Could not dive under… We could do nothing about it… We just didn’t know Tsunami”   TRAUMA    TRANSITION       TRANSCENDENCE A survivor’s journey of remembrance […]

STUDENT: C. D. Udawatthe | INSTITUTION: University of Moratuwa This is a project that deals with nature. Its significance comes from saving the earth for generations to come. Although located in a site that has some nature-friendly characters, the design derives its approach from the people who had already inhabited the place. Thus design became a […]

Indigenous art forms and handloom traditions have been given an entirely new meaning and life through Samarawickrema’s innovative ventures in tapestry design as portrayed in the tapestry exhibition held July this year. In the art world, his creative skills in textile design have gained renown beyond the boundaries of his homeland. His work has been […]

  Today everything is becoming smart! From your phone to your car to your kids! The world is becoming smart too. As an outcome of the intense research being done at the Nottingham Trent University, the walls of buildings in future will breathe! A massive research project worth USD 1.35 million; it will scan the […]