Sri Lanka is at crossroads. After a 30 year conflict that brought great hardships to the people and endless destruction to its built-environment, Sri Lanka has finally emerged victorious in bringing the avalanche of social, cultural and environmental catastrophes of the past 30 years to a complete halt.
The second cycle of THE GEOFFREY BAWA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE in architecture has just concluded following a long drawn short listing process.
Sri Lankan culture is interlaced with a vast diversity of foods. A variety of cuisines have originated in different provinces of the country, each one taking pride in their authentic blends.
Urban design and architecture play a major role in shaping up a city. ‘Architecture for all: City + Community’ was the theme of the National Conference on Architecture organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects held on February 24, 2011 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Community bonds can be strengthened by simple planning interventions which satisfy the basic needs of a community.
Timber is one of the most popular and perhaps the earliest building materials in the history of world civilization.
By Shobha Seneviratna based on an interview with Professor Nimal de Silva
The tradition of wood construction in Sri Lanka is seen in the pre and post historic periods, specially in association with cave shelters. Timber construction has [...]
The capacity to invent in intuitive ways over the centuries has evolved with devising mathematical representations of forces and the stability of structures. Engineering is the meeting point of science and architecture. Cecil Balmond a Sri Lankan born structural engineer has taken a step further transforming the role of the engineer in contemporary architecture. His [...]
Local talent is being harnessed by the developed nations as multi-specialised professionals seek overseas employment. What is there to compensate for the loss of local talent?
The following interview concentrates on two Sri Lankan architects practicing overseas, their exposure, achievements and [...]
