The Architect Magazine - October - December 2012

In this issue

Simplicity and openness are the hallmarks of Archt Varuna de Silva’s creation, a house that lies in a quiet private road off Gower Street in Colombo 5. Its bright, airy spaces blend seamlessly with the garden giving the impression of spaciousness and freedom despite being cut off from the exterior world.

Piyal and Shyamini Goonethilake dreamt of living in a home that was designed
to showcase their love for nature and appreciation for the environment around them. That is when they contacted Architect Susil Lamahewa to design for them an ‘open house’ which was akin to living in a garden in keeping with both their personalities.

About 100m from the pristine waters of Seenimodera Bay, Tangalle lies Shela House, a simple two bedroom bungalow built as a private escape for a foreign national who comes to the island annually.

Sprawling on the banks of the Ganges River in the pastoral hamlet of Raichak-on-Ganges in West Bengal, the Ganga Kutir, Resort and Spa is a unique experience of environment and a subtle blend of Bengali and Sri Lankan culture.

Emerging like an oasis in the tranquil oceanfront haven of Passekudah bay, Maalu Maalu Resorts & Spa appeared and made its mark on 30th May 2011 as the first resort of its kind on this pristine coastal village.