Changing economies, political turmoil, natural disasters and other catastrophes call for re-building communities to help the displaced population. Community development is a process that helps a community to strengthen itself and develop towards its full potential. 

The Western Province Aesthetic Resort on Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 7 grabs the interest of the passersby. The site, well shaded by towering mara trees has a serene and aesthetic disposition - an ideal setting for creative ideas to flourish and fresh talent to emerge.

DGS Holdings engaged The Design Group Five International to develop a modern luxury apartment complex on a 40 perch piece of land on Dabare Mawatha, Colombo 5.

Archt. Prasanna Jayalath has ventured to create living spaces that reflected the charms of the olden day manor house intermingling with congruent nuances of the contemporary in his design for the Pathiraja House.

Angampora is an indigenous martial arts form, the origins of which are buried in legend.



One cannot always find an architect who has the insight and skills to conceive appropriate ideas for spatial interventions and can produce them to meticulous detail. Hirante Welandawe’s practice, HW Architects stands out as one in Sri Lanka with such a profile.

Among the younger and contemporary architects who follow in the footsteps of the forefathers–who built with sensitivity to earth–yet search for authenticity and truthfulness through modern architecture, is Sunil Gunawardana. 

A rustic yet contemporary setting, the Machang pub and restaurant, in Ja-Ela, conceptualises a meeting place for those who are looking to relax with friends or family, without the hassle of having to spending too much.

The need to carefully tread the earth during all human interventions is now well known. Being design friendly to the mother earth is now at the forefront of the thinking of creative designers leading to inventive products. 

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

 Architect Kerry Hill’s house for Mahesh and Shaila Amalean is a case in point. Located in an exclusive ward of Colombo where the facades of the neighbouring houses jostle for attention, its austere massing, silhouetted against the skyline, is conspicuous in its simplicity.

Holiday homes allow an architect to explore new ideas and thoughts that can push architectural thinking to a level, which may not always be possible in a more domestic everyday situation. These buildings are able to suspend the functionality of everyday life and look at architecture purely for its aesthetic and spiritual qualities.

Shipping containers – commodities of globalisation; self-sustainable, lockable cabins; are breaking new ground in the developing world as disaster shelters, housing for the urban poor, as community facilities and as urban infrastructure. This opens new opportunities for architects to grapple with, to creatively tweak these rusty piles of corten steel boxes into the much needed spaces for habitation.

Paolo Soleri, the visionary Italian-American architect and theorist who built the famed urban setting ‘Arcosanti’ in the Arizona high desert, dedicated his life to promoting an art of living that re-establishes the all-important relationship between human beings and the environment they live in.

Icon is C Anjalendran’s latest built work in Pakistan and his second project outside Sri Lanka. 

Contemporary Urban Residential Architecture in Sri Lanka is a reflection of changing lifestyle patterns of urban society with the demands of work, time, social settings and response to tropical conditions. It is a transition from the nostalgic vernacular roots where Courtyard houses lined with shaded open verandahs and internal rooms transformed to settings with limited views restricted to smaller urban plot sizes in compact living environments.




Urban parks are an increasingly popular concept that has revitalized the main townships of Colombo. The revival schemes implemented in and around Colombo not only improve the visual image of the city but provides much needed space for recreation. Efforts are taken to energise the city atmosphere whilst addressing concerns of safety and accessibility. Issues such as rain water drainage and seasonal floods are also tackled through increased water retention capacities of wetland parks and newly dredged reservoirs.

The clients’ request to Archt Damith Premathilake was a calm and tranquil house with ample privacy along with security on their 26 perch land at Mahara close to the Kandy-Colombo Road.

“The creation of a design is subsequent the client needs to be studied first,” says Archt Sudesh Nanayakkara. He believes that the client’s personality should be reflected in the design. 

Within the wilderness of Induruwa, Art of minimalism came to life as Archt Russell Dandeniya designed this simple holiday home fusing elegance with the surrounding picturesque landscape.

Archt Moses designed a transparent facade to merge with the idyllic lake and its surrounding arboreal landscape, resulting in a uniquely enchanting spa.

Surrounded by the verdant mountains of Gampola, the Mount Havana Boutique Villa retains the aura of its past amidst its newly refurbished façade.

The holiday resort, ‘Laya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala owned and managed by the Sri Lanka Army, in the deep southern wild, borders the Yala National Sanctuary. Facing the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean to the South, this is the first of the Army’s cabana-type star class resorts.

Jungle Beach Resort is a unique Resort on the East Coast which drew its entire concept and character from its physical context. Located in the Tourism Development Zone in Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee this 48 key Resort was a design-built project by International Construction Consortium with Studio ViVeGe as the Architects.

A retreat to the wilderness with creature comforts to spare was the client’s requirement in the making of a holiday bungalow for his extended family. Thus, Archt Nandika Samaranayake endeavoured a design centred around an open verandah with a touch of sophistication, situated at the border of the Yala wildlife reserve.

Within the vicinity of Atthidiya marsh at Boralasgamuwa, the house stands out in unique rustic colours, yet spells out simplicity. The triple storey brick house with peculiar elegance was designed on merely six perches. A multipurpose nest, the house is not the Architect’s permanent residence, but has the functional possibility of being used as a home and an office space when required.

Royal Fernwood porcelain showroom on Havelock Road grabs the attention of the passerby. The showroom airs its wares well as the container provides an unobtrusive backdrop to the porcelainware on display.

A lone carriage painted in blue attached to a long line of red hued train carriages signaled the latest addition to Sri Lanka’s railway system. A pioneering venture of Expo Rail and created by KWA Architects, the brightly coloured carriage signified the dawn of a new era of luxury train services in Sri Lanka.

Early childhood interactions with building sites and architects shaped Architect Michele Fonseka’s future.



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.

Development activities connected with public spaces such as the Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Vihara Maha Devi Park, Race Course, Clock Tower in Fort are anticipated in the near future for improving public participation and uplifting the tourism industry. The Dutch Hospital shopping precinct is one such example.
The Ministry of Defence and the UDA initiated the current development
of the building which dates back to the early Dutch era. 

Architecture is a broad subject encompassing different elements. These elements could range from building a new structure to renovating an already existing one to give it a new life. The Crown Spa and Salon project undertaken by the PWA Interiors is an example of the latter as it has been salvaged from its dilapidated state to glow with a new found life.

The idea of a tent for many would conjure up images of nomadic wanderings, or grittily braving the elements. Dolphin Beach in Kalpitiya, is a tented resort, which aims to dispel this common notion and prove that closeness to nature and opulent comfort need not be poles apart.

The SLIA organised a design competition for the Jaffna Cultural Centre (JCC), at the request of the Indian High Commission to hold a national design competition for the development of conceptual designs for the project in order to select a suitable consultant architect for the project.

What makes Archigram so unique is that the Archigram group was able to capture the attention of not only the architects but reach out and create a change in mass culture through only the publication of their magazine “The Architectural + Telegram” = Archigram.

Tucked away amidst tall leafy foliage and a paddy field in the picturesque village of Aranwela, Tangalle this 100 year old ‘walawwa’ presented a charming setting as well as a challenge for Archt Pradeep Kodikara to combine the old world charm with contemporary architecture.




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. Today it treads along a new path with a vision for a prosperous future. Although the journey has already begun, the path is not all that clear.

The People’s Leasing Company Headquarters – designed by the architects at Design Group Five – is a building that incorporates many new materials and technology in its architecture, bringing forth some novel elements perviously unseen in Sri Lanka.

The view from the Grandstand of the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is a breathtaking panorama of mountains, lakes and jungle extending deep into the horizon. 

The most prominent design features of the Udayapuram Thamil Vidyalam in Periyakallar, Batticaloa, are possibly its simplicity of form, consideration to the arid climate of Batticaloa and the bursts of colour that give it character.

Continuing an ancient Buddhist temple building tradition, Archt Chinthaka Wickramage drew inspiration from ‘Tam pita viharas’ (building on pillars) for the community centre in Thalalla, Matara.

Designed to shelter and nurture precious family life within its walls, The Envelope is a private and cozy home built by amalgamating natural elements and modern technologies.

Designed to reflect the tastes of its occupants and blend in with its surrounding terrain Archt Madhawa Premaratne has manipulated a layout across a footprint of only ten perches to maximise the feeling of space and openness. 

Within the Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Kandy, Eagles’ Ridge is a residential location that offers breathtaking beauty surrounded by the Victoria Lake, views of the golf course and the Knuckles mountain range as a backdrop.

The second cycle of THE GEOFFREY BAWA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE in architecture has just concluded following a long drawn short listing process. The event coincided with the
92nd birth anniversary of Sri Lanka’s most influential and prolific architect, recognised as having been one of the greatest Asian architects of the second half of the Twentieth Century. 

Seeking simplicity through a patiently practiced planning technique can best describe Japanese architecture. 

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. An array of delightful sweets, fruits and spices can be found around the island that has become part and parcel of the cultural identity of each destination.

Located 25 kilometres east of Kandy and spread across two mountain ranges, the Victoria Golf and Country Resort is home to a variety of breathtaking scenery and beautifully landscaped cottages.

Located at a relatively quiet stretch of road in Induruwa by the side of the Galle road, ‘Escoffier’ restaurant is intended to catch the eye of the passing motorist. Explaining his design concept Archt Suneth Perera says that he wanted to fashion “an icon or a pause in that journey”, a place which would induce the traveller to break journey and stop for a while.

Contemporary, modest and practical defines Archt Ravindu Karunanayake’s design of the Meal Cart bakery and pastry shop.

The Attapattu Walawwa, originally built by Mudliar Don Bastian Gooneratne in 1742 has been
the ancestral home of the Dias Abeysinghe and Gooneratne families for 269 years. 

Hidden amidst the thick foliage bordering the quiet waters of Bolgoda lake lies the weekend rest for a family of four.

Architects Sudesh Nanayakkara and Mangala Nelum Kumari, set forth to design a house in the suburbs amidst a coconut plantation, for a family that sought a living environment with a traditional and contemporary space.

Architect Sadev Wittachy has transformed a simple, rectangular space of no more than 2,500 square feet at the Gangaramaya Temple, into an inspirational art gallery where an array of photographs portray the entire artistic tradition of temple paintings in Sri Lanka.

An ancestral home redefined. Bordering the Ulagalla and Wannanmaduwa reservoirs, in Anuradhapura, the Boutique Hotel at Ulagalla is built on 52 acres of sprawling land. 

Sprawling over 35 acres of land, Mirissa Hills, a cinnamon estate with various beautiful vistas and captivatingly designed and decorated buildings, lends itself seamlessly to being a relaxing holiday escape.

Architects Thushari and Thilan Koththigoda needed a homely space that spelt relaxation away from a busy and demanding work life. The inspiring design of the ‘House Full of Light’ located in Kaduwela, came into being to fulfill this purpose.

The two main requirements that influenced the design of this house are the site and the client’s brief. The client wanted a house which blended in with its surroundings with a lot of natural light and ventilation “I considered all these factors and realised that the ideal concept was a courtyard house,” says Archt Shobha Seneviratna.


Timber is one of the most popular and perhaps the earliest building materials in the history of world civilization.

Over the past century, St Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa stands as a forerunner of Catholic education in the region, with a structure that also boasts of architecture of the colonial heritage. However, recently, the college authorities required an expansion plan for the institute in order to address the growing needs of the school. The new Chapel and Resource Centre were undertaken as the final phase of the
resulting re-development project.

Embraced by the elements of mother earth, Green Paradise hotel lies nestled within a cove of greenery bordered by the Kumbukkande wewa and a mountainous rock on the other. Located in Dambulla on the fringes of the ancient Kalu Diya pokuna this agro-eco concept hotel has been designed to experience nature’s beauty.

Bamboo has a long history as a building material. It is widely used in construction throughout the world’s tropical and sub-tropical regions, with a range of applications to match or even exceed those of timber. In Central and South America, bamboo buildings of every description can be found - from low- grade temporary housing to exclusive, architect designed mansions.

Architect Dipika Dharmadasa describes how she transformed Cinnamon Grand’s un-used back lot into a traditional Sri Lankan village themed restaurant that is a reflection of the country’s rural architecture.


Cecil Balmond a Sri Lankan born structural engineer has taken a step further transforming the role of the engineer in contemporary architecture. 

Throughout history, light has been used as a medium for navigational aid not only in a literal and spatial sense but also metaphorically. In metaphorical terms, light is identified as a medium that conveys content, both informative and informational. Thus, designing with light offers immeasurable creative scope, as the design process is ultimately just the route followed to arrive at a particular point with in-between spaces lighted for the appreciation.

A large Banyan, the neighbouring buildings and even a marshy section of land responded to the award winning structure Architect Godridge Samuel had designed and built. The Resource Centre and Open-air Theatre emerged from a blend of modern, traditional, accessible and environmental themes.

Waruna Gomis, an architect by profession, has also risen high in a world which was once simply a hobby, a world which not only enhanced his creativity, but also helped him experience architecture through a different eye ... a camera lens.

 The domestic architecture of ancient Ceylon was influenced by sociological factors such as the caste system, based on land tenure, feudal landownership and elitism. Domestic architecture was regarded as the ultimate symbol of status expression. Further, environmental factors common to regions around the Indian Ocean also shaped the architecture in Ceylon, resulting in buildings suitable for the respective settings.

Archt Murad Ismail’s main idea for the Four Seasons resort in Landaa Giraavaru was to instill an image of the Maldives for what it truly was. “The whole idea was to come up with a more traditional modern regional style that one will remember - that they came to Maldives,” says the Architect.

Heritance Madurai, located in Madurai or the Temple City of South India, the site was once part of the British owned Madurai Mills, housing for their senior executives. In the early 1970s, a Club House was introduced to the complex to provide facilities to the staff of the Madurai Coats and the design for it was conceptualised by eminent Architect Geoffrey Bawa. In year 2007, Architect Vinod Jayasinghe, was tasked with renovating and extending this old Club House and the late Colonial houses to a hotel development.


The only challenge Archt Indika De Silva faced in his design for the Kenpark Factory and Product Development Centre in Bangladesh was that it should be an exceptional building that could withstand the test of the harshest of climes and yet retain its majesty.



Nelung Arts Centre is an establishment that aims to support and enhance arts, dance and theatre in Sri Lanka. This multi-purpose building encompasses a theatre, dance school, art gallery, office space and restaurant.

Transforming a cold structure of an abandoned oil mill to an abode in which art and culture is nurtured, moulded and sustained is eternally a challenge considering the functional dimensions of either task.

Architecture is a creative manipulation of mass, space and volume, enhanced and flavoured with textures, light and shadows and most importantly the functionality and practicality of cost and construction technology incorporated aesthetically.

"Converting an existing car showroom service centre, to a Rocell bathware concept centre;
an elegant and stylish living space, that would stimulate and inspire visitors, was a challenge”.

When driving through the hillocks of Beregala, Wellawaya road it is impossible to miss this beautifully crafted holiday villa.

Stained Glass from churches in the southern province of Sri Lanka.

Tracy Holsinger is a ‘Jill of many trades’ in her selected sphere being a theatre director, actor, writer, teacher, Arts administrator and once a radio personality - all revolving around the arts.

Architecture in powerhouses is not uncommon elsewhere in the world but it is a relatively new concept in Sri Lanka. Having been involved in more than a dozen similar projects both in Sri Lanka and abroad, Architect Palinda Kannangara has added a touch of architectural beauty to Kadawala 1 - a hydro power plant in Ginigathhena.

It was the desire of Mr and Mrs Sumithra Gunasekera to have a set of chalets with an open dining area and a swimming pool, where friends and family could relax in a quiet area in Agalawatta. Archt Sudarshana Senadeera was assigned the task of transforming a hillock to match their specifications and today, Duwahena is an ideal holiday retreat.

Sigiriya has long stood as testimony of the genius of ancient Sri Lankan civilisation. Built in the 5th century AD, it is both a monument of architectural ingenuity and historical worth. In meeting the long-felt need for an archeological museum at Sigiriya, much had to be considered, for the building had to be worthy of this international heritage site. Archt Chandana Ellepola describes how he met this challenge to create what has been hailed today as South Asia’s most attractive museum.

“A little piece of drama at the edge of the street” is Archt Arosha Perera’s description of his project Petal Guru, situated at the edge of Tickell Road, Borella.




Inspired by the spirit of the community, Architect M M G Samuel has revived schools in the Ampara district through innovative architecture, using different planes and vibrant colours. The architecture aims to bring hope not only to the students but also to the entire community thus signifying a new beginning in their lives.

The Architect’s vision for a place that conveys cheer and a fresh outlook for young minds, results in a Primary School that crosses the boundaries of a conventional school building.

Focusing on the needs of differently-abled people, Architects Amila De Mel and Samanthi Samarasinghe strive to create a holistic community by concentrating on the little details that make a house a home.

Timeless in design and structure, the Heritance Ahungalle formerly known as the Triton was badly damaged by the tsunami that swept through Sri Lankan shores in December 2004. Working on the belief that any building is a resource where thought and energy has been spent, Archt. Channa Daswatte restored The Triton, Ahungalla, to its former glory while bringing change to suit the future.

Glimpses into events that shaped a professional in the hand weaving textile industry - Chandramani Thenuwara.


‘Steel’ occupies a relatively top spot in the global design and construction industry. Unlike in the past where its use was limited to bridge building, tools and armaments, a large quantity of steel is used today to keep pace with heightened design aspirations; to conquer new architectural horizons. Sri Lanka is no exception. Steel is being explored in every possible way, in every trade, resulting in huge quantities of the material being imported, largely from South Africa, China and India. 

Combining sleek geometry that gives rise to a lively ambience and technology that promotes energy conservation, Architect Upendra Rajapaksha’s innovative project is truly a building of the future.

Located away from the congested town centre of Dambulla, this distinctive bus terminal is spread out unobtrusively against a mountainous backdrop of an ancient heritage site.

Located in a remote and unspoilt area, “River Retreat” is indeed a quiet getaway and an ideal holiday home surrounded by native plants, a backyard orchard and chirping birds throughout the day.

Nestled within the refreshing backdrop of the Madiwela wetland, this piece of architecture soars up to the sky; inspired by ‘a waadiya’, an open watch hut built elevated from the ground to ensure an unimpeded view.

Architects Sheran Henry and Thanushka Wijayapala describe how they transformed an uninteresting space of a tall building into a modern interior to reflect the energetic vibes of mobile communication.


The Thurulie factory is truly a green space, from its heat-absorbing leafy roof to its strides in water retention and reducing energy consumption as well as unique design features, which give new meaning to Green Architecture.

Using an innovative open-to-nature design, Architect Sunil Gunawardana has created a Visitor Centre at the Minneriya National Park which is an organic medley of shape and tone.

A spa within an orchard of Mango trees, a classic example of simple and minimalist architecture.

Neeta Chandrasena speaks to Architect Muzadik Haniffa on how he transformed a small building into an elegant space to showcase pure leather products.

Using the elements which made this site a challenge, Architect Dinuk Senenayake has created a house which is functional and truly captivating.



Should conservation be seen as transforming a historically significant building – or an urban fabric - into an aesthetically interesting object, to infuse nostalgic, ideological or personal agendas of a high-end architecture? Or should it be treated more as an opportunity to enrich the life of the city and its inhabitants? Milinda Pathiraja and Darshan Ponnamperuma explore alternative ways to look at urban design, conservation and architecture.

Jetwing Hotels has always been in the nature conservation front and their work in coastline preservation at Ethukala, Negombo has resulted in an incredible stretch of beautiful, powdery brown sand beach, the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka. This beach serves as the inspiration for the concept behind The Beach.

Tintagel holds a place in the hearts and minds of Sri Lankans as being not only a historic building through its age, but also as one with a long and dramatic political past.

Channa Daswatte, an associate of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, obtained his first degree from the university of Moratuwa, and went on to gain a masters in advanced architectural Studies from the University of London in 1991. Following graduation he joined the architectural consultancy of Geoffrey Bawa and has been involved in several large projects. Made a director/partner of Geoffrey Bawa Associates Private Limited in 1997, he is currently Trustee of the Geoffrey Bawa Trust and the Lunuganga Trust.

Civilizations also grow, flourish and disappear. Only a few continue for thousands of years, inheriting knowledge and experience from generation to generation.

This User Guide aims to help you better understand and work with the often complicated and bureaucratic local authority approval process.

Archt Indika Samarasinghe has ‘delivered’ Brandix’s gift to the world.

Architect Bernard Gomez in six months' time, created Sunny South, on the banks of Bolgoda Lake.

Café Du Monde - ‘health food presented in a convenient and affordable manner’
- was the concept brief given to Archt. Arosh Gamage. 

Located in Thalawathugoda in the outskirts of the Colombo suburb, ‘Random Rust’ is a place of serene calm amidst practical function. 


Ulrik Plesner  was uniquely different to those Danes who arrived before him. He alone contributed to the enrichment and understanding of the country’s cultural landscape.

The Fortress Hotel was declared open in January 2007 on the site of the former mass-market, Club Horizon in Koggala.

When architect Tilak Samarawickrema took on the job of renovating an old building in Maharagama to make a new product development facility for the apparel sector’s Hirdaramani Group, the brief was to make a place where buyers could come and be comfortable.

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge commissioned architect Anura Ratnavibushana to design a memorial for her late husband, Vijaya Kumaratunge in Katunayake in 1991-1992.

Archt C Anjalendran, a leading figure in the world of Asian architecture, considers the Mir House as one of his achievements because it is the first time that Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural viewpoint has been successfully incorporated into the design of a house, built in the desert climate of dusty Karachi, with swarms of mosquitoes.

Black and white, yin-yang, positive-negative are some contrasts that bring about a wholesome balance. Such is the outdoor-indoor relationships of a building and its immediate outdoor environment at a basic level. The landscape professional sees the entire city as an urban landscape, while the architect translates the same city to be a built environment.

Many large cities in Asia are the legacy of colonial rulers - built for their own purpose and use, but usually with great respect for local traditions. The colonial imagery may include buildings, streetscapes, parks or other landmarks. 

A city is not defined by one street or one building, but there are always some streets that seem to capture the essence of a city - its vibrancy, its character and its very pulse. While there may never be wide-scale agreement on which street epitomises the character of Colombo, The Architect choose to turn its spotlight on Alfred House Gardens in Colpetty.

Water's Edge, the youngest golf course in Sri Lanka and its environs have rapidly caught on as a location and a backdrop for varying social and commercial events.

Kandy is considered one of South Asia's leading historical cities. 

The residence of Architect Suchith Mohotti, set in 25 perches on reclaimed marshland in Pepiliyana is, in the architect's own words, "a nice place to hang out." A brief visit to his home proved that he was indeed right, and there were many unique advantages to living on the outskirts of a city.

    

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3. En ningún caso Magzter.com o cualquier persona o entidad o tercero involucrado en la creación, producción y distribución del contenido en el sitio web y la aplicación será responsable por contrato o legalmente por cualquier daño, incluidos, entre otros, directos, indirectos, incidentales, especiales y consecuentes incurridos por usted durante o al usar Magzter.com. Al registrarse en el sitio web o descargar la aplicación, acepta que las disposiciones mencionadas en esta sección se aplicarán a todo uso y contenido del sitio web y la aplicación.

3. Sin el permiso previo por escrito o autorizado de Magzter, no debe modificar, copiar, distribuir ni vender ningún contenido obtenido de Magzter, ya que todo lo publicado aquí es propiedad exclusiva de Magzter o sus licenciantes. Dado que dicho uso no autorizado también puede violar las leyes aplicables, incluidas las leyes de derechos de autor y marcas registradas, Magzter las prohíbe estrictamente y cancelará su acceso y su cuenta si se prueba o detecta dicha actividad ilegal. También debe ser responsable de los daños causados por estas actividades no autorizadas. Salvo que lo permita el propietario legítimo de la Publicación, usted reconoce que no adquiere ningún derecho de propiedad al descargar las Publicaciones a las que accede a través del Servicio. Salvo que lo exija explícitamente la ley de derechos de autor o lo permitan las características del Servicio, no puede modificar, aplicar ingeniería inversa, publicar, transmitir, exhibir, participar en la transferencia o venta, crear obras derivadas de, o de ninguna manera explotar comercialmente o proporcionar a un tercero el contenido de la Aplicación, las Publicaciones o cualquier parte de ellas sin el permiso expreso de Magzter y el propietario de dicho contenido. No le otorgamos ninguna licencia, expresa o implícita, de la propiedad intelectual de Magzter o de los licenciantes de Magzter.

5. Usted reconoce específicamente que Magzter.com no es responsable de ningún tipo de conducta difamatoria, ofensiva o ilegal de otros usuarios o terceros o su contenido y que el riesgo de lesión por lo anterior recae completamente en usted.

8. Magzter se reserva todos los derechos de monitorear el contenido publicado e ingresado por usted con el fin de determinar si cumple con estos términos y condiciones y otras reglas operativas determinadas por Magzter. Magzter tiene derecho a tomar decisiones sobre los contenidos y eliminarlos a su propia voluntad.

9. Magzter es un distribuidor y NO un editor de las Publicaciones, por lo que Magzter no tiene control editorial sobre el contenido, incluidas opiniones, consejos, declaraciones, servicios, ofertas, etc., que se representa en las revistas. Por lo tanto, Magzter no asumirá responsabilidad por la exactitud o confiabilidad de cualquier información o hecho proporcionado en el mismo o que esté disponible a través del servicio, por cualquier persona que no sea empleados autorizados de Magzter que estén actuando en sus capacidades oficiales. En consecuencia, no tenemos control editorial sobre las Publicaciones. Cualquier opinión, consejo, declaración, servicio, oferta u otra información o contenido expresado o puesto a disposición por terceros, incluidos los realizados en las Publicaciones ofrecidas por el Servicio, son de los respectivos autores o editores y no de Magzter. Magzter no será responsable de ninguna pérdida o daño causado por su confianza en la información obtenida a través del Servicio o de las Publicaciones. El Servicio puede contener enlaces a otros sitios de Internet y recursos de terceros y Magzter no asume ninguna responsabilidad por las comunicaciones o materiales disponibles en dichos sitios vinculados. Estos enlaces se proporcionan únicamente para su comodidad. Usted es el único responsable de comprender los términos y condiciones que puedan aplicarse cuando visita o realiza un pedido a través de un sitio de terceros.

El acceso, la navegación y el uso del sitio web de Magzter, los servicios de Internet y las aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles ('Aplicación') están sujetos a los siguientes Términos y condiciones ('Términos'). Por favor, lea estos Términos detenidamente. Crear una cuenta con Magzter ('nosotros', 'nosotros') o usar cualquier servicio o aplicación de Magzter o relacionado con Magzter significará que ha leído, entendido y acepta estar sujeto a estos Términos y cumplir con todas las leyes aplicables y reglamentos Estos Términos constituyen un acuerdo vinculante entre usted y Magzter Inc. y sus afiliados. Si no está de acuerdo con estos Términos, no puede usar el Servicio. ESTOS TÉRMINOS CONTIENEN RENUNCIAS DE GARANTÍA Y OTRAS DISPOSICIONES QUE LIMITAN LA RESPONSABILIDAD DE MAGZTER, POR LO QUE POR FAVOR LEA ESTOS TÉRMINOS EN SU TOTALIDAD. Magzter se reserva el derecho de cancelar inmediatamente su acceso al sitio web, servicio o aplicación relacionada con Magzter, si no cumple con este acuerdo. El sitio web de Magzter, los servicios de Internet y las aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles constituyen colectivamente el 'Servicio'. Este Servicio es propiedad y está operado por Magzter Inc. El Servicio incluye el sitio web www.magzter.com y la aplicación que le brinda la capacidad de ordenar, suscribirse y recibir la entrega de varias revistas, libros, noticias y contenido relacionado con revistas y publicaciones. (conocidos colectivamente como 'Publicaciones') y recibir estas versiones digitales de las Publicaciones.

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Girish Ramdas es cofundador y director ejecutivo de Magzter, una empresa nueva con sede en Nueva York que ha estado causando sensación en el negocio editorial digital mundial. Magzter ha superado los 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 de más de 150 países con miles de revistas, periódicos y libros de más de 4500 editoriales de todo el mundo. Tiene más de 25 años de experiencia en publicación multiplataforma, incluido el desarrollo web, móvil y impreso. Durante este período, cofundó y dirigió tres exitosas empresas emergentes. Ha permitido que las empresas de revistas se vuelvan digitales y las ayuda a monetizar su contenido en todo el mundo digital. La profunda experiencia de Girish en la industria en ecosistemas en línea, móviles y editoriales lo ha convertido en un experto en adquisición, mercadeo y monetización de contenido digital en plataformas a nivel mundial.

 En caso de que encuentre algún contenido objetable en nuestra plataforma, hemos implementado una política de reparación de quejas para abordar sus inquietudes.

Magzter Inc. (”Compañía” , ”nosotros” , ”nos”  o ”nuestro” ) sabe que le importa cómo se usa y comparte su información personal.Lea la siguiente política de privacidad(la ”Política” ) para obtener más información sobre nuestras prácticas de privacidad.Al visitar cualquiera de los sitios web operados por la Compañía y cualquiera de sus subdominios, o al usar cualquiera de nuestras aplicaciones móviles y otros métodos de distribución de contenido(colectivamente, el ”Servicio” ), usted reconoce que acepta las prácticas y políticas descritas.en esta Política, y usted acepta que recopilaremos, usaremos y compartiremos su información de las siguientes maneras.

Magzter Inc. es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 80 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 Magzter se compromete a proporcionar una plataforma segura para nuestros usuarios. Tenga en cuenta que Magzter es simplemente una plataforma para que los editores distribuyan su contenido. No controlamos ni respaldamos el contenido publicado en nuestra plataforma. No podemos responsabilizarnos por las acciones de nuestros editores o su contenido.

Magzter no es responsable de indemnizar a ninguna parte que haya sufrido daños o incurrido en costos debido a cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que viole sus derechos. Magzter no es responsable de enfrentar ninguna acción legal en un tribunal civil por cualquier violación de derechos causada por cualquier contenido, o parte del contenido, que infrinja los derechos de un tercero.

Magzter ofrece el servicio de suscripción ”All- You - Can - Read”  más grande del mundo llamado Magzter GOLD, que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual.Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

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Llena este formulario si necesitas ayuda para publicar tu contenido en Magzter

 Antes de Magzter, fue presidente de Dot Com Infoway (DCI) y Galatta Media. Sus funciones incluían marketing estratégico, desarrollo de asociaciones y monetización de contenido a nivel mundial. DCI creció de un pequeño equipo de 3 en 2000 a 300 en 2011 y se ocupaba del desarrollo web, de software y de aplicaciones para clientes de todo el mundo.

Desde que iniciamos, Magzter ha estado comprometida para asociarse con organizaciones globales para brindar la mayor tecnología y servicio de puesto de revistas posible a nuestros clientes. Si estás buscando ofrecer suscripciones a revistas a tu base de datos de clientes o si solo quieres aprender más, Magzter está comprometida a ayudar al crecimiento de tu empresa. Para obtener más información, llena el siguiente cuestionario:

 La DMCA nos permite restaurar el contenido eliminado si la parte que presentó el Aviso de DMCA original no presenta una acción judicial en su contra dentro de los diez días hábiles posteriores a la recepción de la copia de su Contraaviso.

Esta Política cubre el tratamiento de la Compañía de la información de identificación personal(”Información personal”) y otra información sobre usted y su computadora o dispositivo que la Compañía recopila cuando accede al Servicio.Podemos recopilar Información personal de usted, como se explica con más detalle a continuación, y usamos esta Información personal internamente en relación con nuestros Servicios, incluso para personalizar, proporcionar y mejorar nuestros productos, servicios, contenido y publicidad, y para permitirle para configurar una cuenta y un perfil de usuario, para contactarlo, para cumplir con sus solicitudes de ciertos productos y servicios, y para analizar cómo usa los Servicios.En ciertos casos, también podemos compartir cierta información personal con terceros, pero solo como se describe en el punto 4.

Este título está incluido con su suscripción Magzter GOLD

 Para analizar la calidad del contenido y proporcionar comentarios apropiados a los editores.

 Hemos designado un oficial de quejas para abordar cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable.

 Solicitamos que cualquier queja relacionada con contenido objetable se envíe al Oficial de quejas por correo electrónico a la dirección de correo electrónico mencionada anteriormente. También le solicitamos que proporcione los siguientes detalles al presentar una queja

y la Aplicación que le brinda la capacidad de ordenar, suscribirse y recibir la entrega de varias revistas, libros, noticias y contenido relacionado con revistas y publicaciones (conocidos colectivamente como "Publicaciones") y recibir estas versiones digitales de las Publicaciones

C.También recopilamos información asociada con su uso de la aplicación para hacer recomendaciones personalizadas.Si nos proporciona las credenciales de su cuenta de terceros, comprende que parte del contenido o la información de esas cuentas(”Información de la cuenta de terceros”) se puede transmitir a su cuenta con nosotros si autoriza dichas transmisiones, y esa cuenta de terceros La información transmitida al Servicio está cubierta por esta Política.

 F. La información personal que recopilamos nos permite responder a sus solicitudes, mejorar nuestros productos y servicios, personalizar la publicidad y el contenido que ve y comunicarnos con usted sobre nuevos productos.

es el puesto de periódicos digital multiplataforma de autoservicio más grande y de más rápido crecimiento del mundo con más de 85 millones de usuarios desde su creación en 2011 y miles de revistas y periódicos en más de 40 categorías y más de 60 idiomas. Con sede en Nueva York, Magzter tiene presencia local en Ámsterdam, Londres, Ciudad de México, Chennai, Mumbai, Nueva Delhi, Bangalore, Singapur y pronto se expandirá a otros países. Fundada por los empresarios globales, Girish Ramdas y Vijay Radhakrishnan en junio de 2011, Magzter permite a los editores de revistas y periódicos de todo el mundo crear y entregar ediciones digitales de sus títulos a los consumidores globales.

 norte. También utilizaremos la información de uso para garantizar que los usuarios cumplan con nuestros Términos de uso. Por ejemplo, la información de uso de un usuario nos ayudará a confirmar que un usuario solo descarga una revista u otro contenido un número permitido de veces o en un número permitido de dispositivos.

 que brinda a los lectores digitales acceso ilimitado a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos por un precio de suscripción mensual. Magzter también tiene la mayor cantidad de historias en el mundo con su innovadora función ezRead 2.0 para sus aplicaciones, que permite a los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos móviles de pantalla pequeña disfrutar el contenido de la revista de la manera en que debe disfrutarse, con el texto del artículo que es fácil de leer y se acompaña de impresionantes videos y fotografías de alta resolución.

The Architect - January - March 2011

The Architect - January - March 2011

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