Domus Srilanka Magazine - March 2018

In this issue

In the current milieu of heritage narrative, the Royal Palace Complex in Kandy with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic as its bastion is the last vestige of the country’s imperial legacy.

TNL Radio is the station that pioneered private radio in Sri Lanka 25 years ago. Innovation is at its core, as the station continues to take radio in the country to new levels.

In this project an attempt was made by Sunil Patil and Associates to calibrate the architectural style of government building with present times thus reflecting contemporary vernacular architecture.

Located amidst the breathtaking scenery of Wanduramba in Galle, the TPV Estate is a private villa designed with a creative and inspired ethos.

With a great work of composition and using only old bricks, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu reconstruct a rigidly orthogonal structure based on Chinese tradition.

Inspired by nature, Yolanda Aluwihare creates contemporary art and design on silk using the age-old tradition of batik and hand painting. She speaks about the creative process that entails in an elegant saree that reflects seven yards of beauty.

Amidst much controversy in India, Padmavati, retitled as Padmaavat, was released on the silver screens after intense discussion that created immense interest in the story even before its launch. The story is an epic, set in 14th Century India that narrates a tale of love, pain and courage. Having watched Padmaavat in Sri Lanka, it is apparent that this is more than a movie, where elaborate and detailed production designs as well as breathtaking cinematography have created an exceptional experience that transcends the viewer through time and space.

Domus Srilanka Magazine Description:

The first international publication to be published in Sri Lanka, Domus was founded in 1928 by architect Gio Ponti, Italy. Now with a presence in China, Russia, India, Central America, Mexico, Germany and Sri Lanka, the Magazine focuses on content that explores architecture and design and is renowned as ‘the international point of reference for architecture, design and urbanism'. Domus Sri Lanka is published under license from Editoriale Domus in Italy who oversees and approves the content and every aspect related to the magazine. It delves into the world of architecture and design where designers, their approaches, distinctive elements and the latest advancements in the field are brought to the reader’s attention. Domus Sri Lanka provides a wealth of knowledge especially for architects, designers, students and professionals.