An iconic brand showroom was envisioned by Rajiv Senanayake of Design Forum for the 50th outlet of Vision Care where an existing building was transformed to reflect its new function.

From conflicts to proposals. From urban “density” to urban “intensity”. From differences to incremental scarcity. Alejandro Aravena and his idea of architecture focused squarely on the quality of life.

Photo Massimo Valicchia. Courtesy of the artist. Private collection Francesco Arena (Torre Santa Susanna, Brindisi, 1978) has the gift of clarity. His sculptures and installations comprise basic geometric forms and everyday objects organised within simple actions.

An architectural analysis on the work of Laki Senanayake displayed at the aptly named exhibition The Greedy Forest.

The chef Massimo Bottura talks about his battle against waste, the product of a world that no longer recognises quality, restraint and beauty. 

The Indian studio breathes life into a series of domestic, intimate and traditional interiors immersed in the mountain landscape of the Himalayas, alternating spaces and compositions with entirely unusual forms, and always remaining outside the vernacular.

Perfume Park and Museum is a skill development Centre, designed by Studio Symbiosis for the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation, as a part of the twin city agreement between the city of Grasse (France) and Kannauj (India).

Architect Tilak Samarawickrema combines tapestry aesthetics to evolve futuristic architecture in a conceptual monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of Sri Lanka.

The Gacha self-driving shuttle bus is a collabo- ration between Finnish tech company Sensible 4 and Japanese anti-brand Muji.

Six years ago, it commissioned Amateur Architecture Studio, founded by Wang Shu and his wife Lu Wenyu, to design a museum that would celebrate its impor- tant historical legacy and cultural traditions.


The first Galeries Lafayette store in the heart of Luxembourg is the first building to open as part of a major mixed-use development by Foster + Partners, in collaboration with Tetra Kayser.

Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the new offices for Alibaba – the Chinese ecommerce giant – in Shanghai. As a new signature building for the company, it is set to showcase their unique working culture to the public.

In the first of 10 discussions about the changing demands of the profession, the guest editor visits Farshid Moussavi to discuss subterfuge and micropolitics.

With the very system of material production, which gave them their social role now under question, designers must reinvent their sphere of expertise and create new relationships with their counterparts in other professions.

The industrial spatial systems within the factory and in the city at large are becoming increasingly sustainable, agile and hybrid, supporting a democratic work culture and creating an urban biome that closely mimics the bio-diverse natural world.


The study by Studio Symbiosis Architects looks at a multitude of solutions to create a comprehensive strategy to tackle and rectify this imminent threat, which is denying clean breathable air to the residents of Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). Everyone who can afford is buying home air purifiers but why is clean air becoming a luxury and only accessible to limited people?

Nestled away from the bustle of the city, a two- storey house on Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo appears as the usual residential façade surrounded by other houses. However, a unique plywood cladding in the interior, conceptualized by Zowa Architects exudes subtle elegance and modern simplicity.

Milan’s reputation as the capital of modernism owes much to its architecture, which has steered the city’s changes in the 20th and 21st centuries. “The most architectural city in Italy,” said Gio Ponti who, with Domus, launched the tradition of guides to the new city in the postwar period. Yet today this heritage is in jeopardy, threatened by demands for upgrades that undermine its integrity and diminish its meaning.


The opening of the new Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia marked the completion of the Comcast Technology Centre.

The first Thai carnival themed park in the world, ‘Carnival Magic: The Magical Kingdom of Lights’ comprises an enticing array of attractions that embody the colourful heritage of Thailand.

The development of timber structures for tall buildings is a strategic measure to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry, in view of a demand for housing that is expected to surge by 2030.

We live in a sitopia (from Greek sitos, food + topos, place). Sitopia isn’t utopia, yet by learning to value food and harnessing its power, we can come close to the utopian dream of creating a fair, healthy, resilient society.

In order to generate completely new ideas about the future city, concepts of financial and design speculation must be integrated with a third variable: landscape.


Inspired by the expressed structural grid of the building, its refined aesthetic embodies an honesty of materiality, with the beautifully cast aluminium vitrines blending the inside and outside. Apple Marunouchi, located in the 1973 Mitsubishi Building adjacent to the busy Tokyo Station, is one of the latest Apple Stores and is a collaboration between Apple and Foster + Partners.

Apple reopened its landmark Fifth Avenue store, located on the corner of Central Park, one of the greatest public urban spaces in the world.

Architect Abhay Pise of Ichalkaranji, India, has optimised the natural elements of light, air, and greenery when designing his combined residence and office. The focus on natural elements has lent its way to create a green, open space inside the house.

In India, public initiatives have led to a significant increase in the quality of life, yet massive investments are still needed, but balanced with core environmental objectives.

The Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM) in Turkey is designed to be a public living space for the community and thus, the design concept builds on the ambience of warmth and familiarity.


Apple Aventura embodies Miami’s spirit of openness and generosity, bringing people together under an undulating vaulted roof that is reminiscent of the city’s nautical and architectural roots. The materiality and flowing spaces are inspired by the region’s Art Deco buildings, with the new two-level store creating a dynamic destination that nurtures creativity and innovation.

Floor-to-ceiling curtains control the natural light that flows into the flagship store of Dilshan Drapers. Elegantly arranged furniture pieces, ornamental items, and rugs create cozy corners, inspiring the customers with interior décor options for their own living spaces. Their latest collection exudes the cheerful vibes of the tropical sun.

The success of the economic model has made fashion weeks a must for every city.

Café UFO in Ella is an award-winning work of architecture combining a sense of place, history and purpose. In building a sustainable design, RAPA Chartered Architects has incorporated eco- friendly material and reclaimed pieces to create a unique design that reflects a mythical legend.

Monumental buildings have the ability to inspire onlookers for centuries to come . Thus, an architect must be able
to cater to the moment while forecasting future impressions. The City School of Architecture (CSA), Colombo has advocated and actively contributed to architecture for over three decades. Prof Lal Balasuriya, Chartered Architect, Urban Designer and the Head of School illuminates on the demand for Sri Lankan Architects, while acknowledging the school’s role within the building industry.

Geoffrey Bawa, one of Asia’s most influential architects, engineered the landscape of the Lunuganga Estate in Bentota throughout fifty years. The result is an immaculate transposition of nature and architecture so seamless and original that it seems Lunuganga has existed in its pristine state since the beginning of time.

With the Moscow Street landscape regeneration programme, the urban environment of the Russian capital is radically changing in favour of pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders.

In Mecca, infrastructures and planning retain the sanctity of the holy places and preserve the local quality of life.


Heritage in the built form is tangible and can be appreciated by people. When historical buildings are reimagined as contemporary spaces in the hospitality sphere, it provides a unique opportunity to experience heritage in the public realm. In Sri Lanka, such endeavours have proven to be successful, where heritage buildings are perfectly curated to ensure that the country’s past and present are reflected in unique and niche properties.

The community itself is the client of the market, an infrastructure designed to reinforce a sense of belonging.

In his second novel, Grand Hotel Europa, Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer pronounces the death of Europe. The continent is going through a bad time, because it is wallowing in nostalgia and is being bought up by the Chinese. Tourism seems to be the only revenue model. How can the situation be turned around?

Working with local communities, the International Public Art Festival has reactivated the Salt River district in Cape Town, and now it must face the threat.



Sri Lanka is an island where the ingenuity of the people merges with developed infrastructure, innovative technologies, and proud history. The country has transformed into a dynamic and captivating land with a modern and vibrant persona.

The mayor of Madrid dreamsofauniquecity: welcoming and innovative in its urban plan.

The CEO of the Dutch Design Foundation and director of Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven speaks about the social role of design, a conceptual tool to change the world for the better.

So far in Domus 2019, we’ve often repeated the mantra that everything is urbanism. Architecture and landscape design, obviously, have huge implications for urbanism, but what about design at smaller scales? These five items, all of which were displayed at Milan Design Week last month, exemplify what it means to think about urban issues in product design. They display a range of different types of urban thinking: some obvious, such as attempts to make urban mobility more sustainable; others more complex, such as a product with a business model that gives rural villages access to global markets. 

An elaborate and fashionable lifestyle space, Thilakawardhana Textiles is a landmark in Kiribathgoda, introducing a luxury retail experience to the area. The opulent character of the building is brought forth by the elegant façade, and is heightened by the spacious interior, lit with the warm glow from the lighting.

The airy and modern interior of Mobitel Anuradhapura provides residents in the area an ideal location to experience advances in new technologies. The design brings a contemporary element to the historical city.

Claude Cormier is a Canadian landscape architect who intervenes in cities with a precise intent: to create beauty.


Architect Ludovica Serafini is unique in her approach and focuses on the ‘total’ of creativity.

In November 1957 the first Esselunga supermarket opened in Milan, the start of a long company history entwined with the work of famous architects and graphic designers.

The Chinese economic expansion plan takes the form of a constellation of relationships going beyond the infrastructures actually built.

On December 18, 2018, Winy Maas met Richard Sennett for a semi-formal discussion at WORM, a vegetarian bar and event space in Rotterdam, ahead of the launch of the Dutch version of the American sociologist’s latest book Building and Dwelling.



“Creative” borders and colossal connecting infrastructural works characterise the world’s largest metropolitan area.

A temporary and reversible project regenerates public space and returns the street to pedestrians.

For the American football final, an ephemeral city works its way into the urban fabric, offering its inhabitants a unique opportunity.


Representing a symbiosis of heritage and modernity, The Radh in Kandy has been inspired by the ancient citadel
of the central hills and incorporates contemporary architectural styles. Icon Hotels, the hospitality arm of Conmix Group, together with Architect Nandika Denipitiya have collaborated to transform an existing building to epitomise the elegance and majesty of the last stronghold of Sri Lankan royalty.

Apple together with Foster + Partners has created a masterpiece in the French capital by beautifully blending innovation and heritage.

Glamorous, luxurious, bold, sharp and contemporary could be the words used to describe the interior of the residential apartment in the beautiful city of Moscow, Russia created by Covet House and Ekaterina Lashmanova. Attention to detail, luxury furniture and adornments, refined colour palette and all in a very bold aesthetic, all come together while still in perfect harmony.

Creating an oasis under the Eastern sky in Urani, Pottuvil, Aprota Villas encompasses a unique concept that reflects
the luxurious experiences that Aprota & Pabra (the owning company) wished to provide and the architectural aesthetics designed by Sasha Wickremasinghe and Jayne Breakwell.

On 26 November 2018, Winy Maas presented his project for Domus ’19 at a state school in Milan, following a workshop that involved the students, who imagined the city of the future. Starting from their own neighbourhood, they gave shape to their ideas and wrote a letter to the Mayor to have their proposals realised.

Bringing real and virtual together in the urban project can actively involve citizens in improving the space they live in.

Signs are the markers ofacityandneedtobe in the place they are marking.

Covet NYC at 172 Madison Avenue is made for those who want more; that is more city with its incredible
and historical location. A project by Covet House and Tessler Developments, the building and its interiors reflect creative designs, luxury, innovation and comfort. Ricardo Magalhães, Creative Director of Covet House provides insights to Domus Sri Lanka on this exquisite creation.

Since it opened, the Tianjin Binhai library has become one of the most recognisable buildings in China.

We designed a fully transparent kitchen as part of a satellite event for the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation takes the typical modern-day modular kitchen and looks at progressing the typology to improve the culinary experience and challenge the immense, yet generic kitchen industry.

(W)egocity tackles frontally the dilemma of maximum desires/maxi- mum density by accommodating the needs of users for a differentiated lifestyle, yet it follows a restricted urban envelope that keeps energy consumption and footprint under control. 



Light – used as an immaterial alphabet – science, art and life are interwoven in a conversation between the Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and Artemide’s vice- president and CEO Carlotta de Bevilacqua.

Thomas Ito is inspired by people; their desires, aspirations and future lifestyles. The Principal architect of Gensler, who launched the firm’s hospitality practice in 1990, has led many mixed-use, entertainment and hotel projects in the USA and across the world. In an exclusive with Domus Sri Lanka, Thomas Ito discusses his approach and views on design. He also provides a glimpse into the architectural conceptualisation of the Sapphire Residences project, the latest addition to Colombo’s skyline.

Good mathematicians are the ones who invent a new problem, not those who do the calculations. For designers, it is often more important to identify the most relevant research topics than to design the form that resolves a given function. Mathematics and design deal with simple, perennially evolving problems.

At the Camper store in Fidenza, Rifé avoids spectacularity, embraces balance and proportion, and makes the shoes shine.

Chipperfield’s addition to the long-standing department store Selfridges in central London shows a new type of exchange between architectural restoration and contract furniture, between different conditions of space, era and style.


A whimsical mural featuring two anthropomorphic prawns greets the guests as they reach the glass- fronted second outlet of Isso located on Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. Focusing on the client’s concept, Architect Haren Dias has created a restaurant where the guest is a participant of both the cooking and dining experiences.

In a striking landscape overlooked by a dramatic forest of electricity pylons, an example of structural brilliance offers the school’s students a new experience of space. 

Sri Lankans have an immense respect for the profession of teaching and the professionals who shape the minds of the children of the island. As such, the dress code of these professionals is a requisite characteristic that aids to secure the respect of the students, the parents and the general public.

A design strategy that epitomises the digital epoch, the X Station by Mobitel is the ultimate retro interior for gizmo enthusiasts.

Even non-recyclable post-consumer waste can be a resource. All it takes is a bit of circular-economy thinking and a change in manufacturing paradigms. Especially construction materials can benefit from an overhaul, says Arthur Huang, who has been ennobling waste and patenting new products since 2005.


A breeze wafts in through the triple-height western and eastern wind pockets created at the Wind Gates apartment complex in Kolhapur, India. Constructed under the guidance of Abhijith Magdum, Chairman, Bhima Mahabharat Builders; Wind Gates features an asymmetrical juxtaposition of blocks on different grids giving the structure a dramatic façade.

Inflatable constructions are efficient, lightweight, strong, ecological and safe, introducing a high-tech yet playful, rounded and sensual architectural language.

A contemporary five-storey villa in Dhaka, Bangladesh has been transformed into a canvass of luxury and elegant style by SICIS. With great attention to detail, the interior and exterior spaces of the villa have been reimagined through mosaic to become a montage of art.

An ever-changing coloured cloud represents a collective intelligence that mutates
as the data accumulates.

Discipline, innovation and ethics. The dream of creating an icon. From Rodolfo Bonetto to Sergio Rossi via Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen. From a life devoted to car design to the world’s lightest shoe: the designer of complexity recounts a life’s work driven by the wild urge to create and design.

Permeated with ancient Eastern wisdom and infused by the practices of meditation, Silatha enables the transformation of one’s life. The reimagined and handcrafted ‘Dorje’ an elegant spiritual jewellery, together with the Meditation App, lead to a journey of discovering, lasting fulfillment and well-being. It is a philosophy of breaking away from the incessant worldly desires to connect inwards and blossom with true beauty from within.

A place in California mixes a toxic lake, a self-managed community, an independent art festival and Hollywood together for a few days each year; four ingredients that are injecting life back into it.


Enclosed within the backdrop of a large rubber plantation, the Barnhouse Studio embraces a theme of adaptation and evolving with nature.

A few kilometres from Cagliari, a natural beauty spot, an industrial archaeology site and at the same time a production facility. Thanks to the FAI, the most enduring salt factory in Sardinia tells stories of landscapes
and workers.

In Sicily, in the historic centre of Favara, a series of buildings and places – both concrete and metaphysical – become a cultural space uniting the past and contemporaneity.

Spa Ceylon Heritage Spa and Boutique in Negombo embodies the light- hearted spirit of the touristic beach town at first glance, yet reveals the grandeur unique to Spa Ceylon.

The process of reindustrialising the ex-Whirlpool factory has launched the company into the realm of state-of-the-art technology, earning it the nickname of the “Ferrari of glassware”.

The Polish Vodka Museum is located in a 19th century historic rectification plant within the premises of the former Warsaw Vodka Factory “Koneser”. No other site would fit the purpose better, because this is the site of one of the most famous vodka factories, which was built at the end of the 19th century to develop its own recipes of Polish Vodkas. Mirosław Nizio, owner of Nizio Design International architectural studio and architect of the project provides insights into the making of this unique museum in an exclusive with Domus Sri Lanka.

After four generations and 150 years of history since its foundation, the first distillery of the Marches region is a global success. And it all began with the herbs of the Sibillini Mountains, and with a secret magical recipe.

Some recent designs in the field of lighting, in which iGuzzini, Osram and Zumtobel are among the pioneers, propose an integration between lighting technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Six wooden huts stand in the heart of the Thai capital. Tracked down in the 1950s and 1960s by Jim Thompson on his travels, they were dismantled and reconstructed to try and preserve what was being lost.

Meticulously landscaped with an in-depth understanding of hydraulics, the Water Gardens of Sigiriya, one of Asia’s important archaeological sites, are a unique urban planning, and engineering accomplishment.

In a reimagined space, colour psychology, aptly schemed by creativity and judgement has dramatically changed interiors and brought new energy into a brand.

With Ocean SmellScape, the artist and researcher Sissel Tolaas collects samples of smell molecules from oceans, because the world is never what we see.

Drawing on the natural beauty of the southeastern coast, Arugambay Roccos is a unique property that is minimalist in its approach but stylish in its offerings. Inspired by symmetry and clear lines, this cube-style resort is a one of a kind destination with beautiful views of the swimming pool, beach and ocean from the entrance of the property.

Potgul Vehera is believed to be a library complex built for the King and Buddhist monks to store and study manuscripts of the Dhamma. It is considered the oldest library in the country.

Silence that pervades places of worship in the island, creates an intense, ethereal atmosphere designed to imbue the powerful presence of spirituality and divinity.

Ando exacerbates the perspective with converging walls to focus the attention on the Christian symbol. Floors and ceilings treated with a glossy finish reflect the light in a beam that continues in space.

The construction of the Muscat and Salalah airports in Oman, were of national significance to the country. Designed by a team of Sri Lankan architects under the vision of Scandinavian Architect Ole B Larsen and Sri Lankan Architect Athula Ranasinghe, the projects represent the country’s traditions, heritage and modernity.

Miyake’s work is based on technological research, where the idea gives rise to a process that can last for many years and is independent of market logic.

Monastic practice of meditation usually takes place in the natural environment – forests, mountains and caves. Monks who meditate in nature adapt the exact lifestyle of the Buddha by practicing meditation, as such there are many ancient forest hermitages in Sri Lanka.

The National Telecommunication Museum provides an experiential journey, showcasing the progress of Sri Lanka’s telecom sector.

The Manor House Boutique Villa in Bandarawela, Sri Lanka reflects old world charm in the hills of Uva. Completely built a new, the architecture and interior of the villa reflects the appreciation of the country’s colonial heritage while encompassing modern elements and features.

Sensibility and sense of reality to stir the imagination: spaces of a different nature to spark events and encounters where products, services and activities take shape.

Inspired by the ancient world, the health benefits of hydrotherapy are captured in the design of the Jacuzzi, where the calming effects of water provides an escape from the pressures of daily life.

The crab is no mere culinary delight. One of nature’s hydraulics marvels, this crustacean has been inspiring engineers and designers for decades. And the architectural composition of the Sri Lankan crab results in an ingenious culinary creation, popular across the global dining scene.

Respecting centuries of tradition, exploring new music inspired by Sri Lanka and meticulously planning each performance, The Chamber Music Society of Colombo is an ensemble unique to the country.

Micro-greens, flowers and leaves, spirulina, freeze-dried food and even insects: the adaptation of our culinary and cultural habits to the requirements of the planet is already underway. Revamped ways of growing and processing food in the city are key.

Geoffrey Bawa drew compositional ideas from historical architecture and turned them into highly modern details. He also admired tropical vegetation and its ability to engulf architecture.

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.


An unchanging sublime image. A celebration of art that rises above the everyday world of sensory experience. The entire essence of Enlightenment encapsulated in limestone, the Samadhi Buddha statue in Abhayagiriya in Anuradhapura is best explained as a literary narrative as well as modern archaeology.

The Steve Jobs Theater reflects the extraordinary eight-year collaboration between Apple and Foster + Partners at Apple Park.

The Royal Heritage Store and Urban Spa in Colombo Fort by Spa Ceylon, the luxury Ayurveda brand of founders Shalin Balasuriya and Shiwantha Dias, has been envisioned to portray a dual mood. Set within a stately, centuries old colonial building, the interior of the store has been designed by Shalin Balasuriya and his team, in Spa Ceylon’s signature royal Ceylonese style. Yet, the store cultivates its own identity, and represents the transformation of the brand over a nearly decade long journey.

Creating optical illusions with fabric is her forte. With a distinct style of her own, Marisa Gnanaraj molds the fabric into unique pieces that are one of a kind.



A fascinating discussion on the inspiration and influence that stimulated Sri Lanka’s legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa and the resulting iconic designs are presented in the latest book by Dr Shanti Jayewardene.

Designed by architect Isurunath Bulankulame, the Nestled Hideaway draws on the natural beauty and historical significance of Kandy. Simple with clean lines and a minimalist approach has enabled the architect to maximise the land area to create initially a house that has been transformed into a boutique villa.

A new museum conceived not as a building but as an actual piece of city is the extraordinary project given to us by Jean Nouvel in Abu Dhabi. Hosting the story of humanity, this small citadel constructed with buildings, squares and alleys is umbrellaed for comfort by a magnificent dome that forms and creates a layer of artificial nature on top.

The Japanese master applied his remarkable skills to a house on a small plot for a collector, turning a challenging exterior into wonderfully spatial architecture in tune with its furnishings by famous 1950s’ designers.

Peradeniya is a picturesque town in the Kandy district. Its name is inherently linked with the university and the botanical gardens, which have been a source of knowledge and inspiration to many.

Conceived as a transformation process from urban inconvenience to an opportunity for learning, appreciation and popularisation, the “eventful construction site” formula is a way to turn the building phase into a laboratory- workshop of listening and communication that invites direct participation by local inhabitants and creates a bridge between design, execution and future management.

The crisis that hit the luxury boat market in recent years turned out to be an opportunity to consolidate and evolve the sector’s content, becoming an important experimental laboratory for new design languages and spatial concepts.

At the heart of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka’s central hills with its characteristic English architecture, the design of Araliya Green City draws inspiration from colonial and indigenous design. Including features of an ‘aparthotel’, the spaces of this hospitality venue have been created with a flexible, multi-function purpose.


The new European headquarters of Bloomberg is located between the Bank of England and the St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Although representing its unique location and current era, the design also responds to its historic context and is also a true exemplar of sustainable development.

The use of what was already there seems to have been the thinking behind the fountain added by the artist to the splendid setting of the port of Ancona, presented here in the masterly words of Francesco Merlo, who describes its landscape, imagery and fa-ti-ca

An office building that combines elaborate structural elements with environmentally-friendly features and stylish, inviting spaces was created by The Design Group Five International for People’s Leasing and Finance in Colombo. The project was inaugurated by Hemasiri Fernando, Chairman, People’s Bank, PLC and PLHP.

Being “a professional amateur,” as he jokingly calls himself, Giulio Iacchetti believes that good design is an act of disobedience, and that a designer’s duty is to give objects dignity.

Quoting Arata Isozaki, the first to have introduced the concept of “Japan-ness”, the curators Frédéric Migayrou and Yuki Yoshikawa have organised a large exhibition at the Centre Pompidou-Metz to explore the special elements that link the creations of the greatest Japanese architects of the postwar period to the cultural specificities of their country.

A nearly century-old house has been transformed to an eclectic and relaxing boutique hotel, which echoes the elegance of the 1920s through the styling of its interior. Connected with nature and island culture, 55TG Colombo is a representation of the sumptuous artistic styles of Sri Lanka.

Set within picturesque mountains, valleys, forests and lakes, The Kumaon is a boutique hotel that embodies tropical modernism and a structure sensitive of the environment. Highlighting the landscape, the design, by Sri Lankan architects Pradeep Kodikara and Jineshi Samaraweera, stays true to the culture and traditions of Uttarakhand with all elements of construction sourced from the area except for the bamboo.

A project for a special client housing a museum, library and forum becomes the accomplished architectural expression of an all-encompassing design thought centred on environmental sustainability and interpersonal exchange. The progressive ideas of the former Presidential couple translated into the constructed form.

Embodying the concept of creating ‘living environments’ with sustainability and minimalism in mind, the NSBM Green University Town is a complex covering 26 acres. It is located in the verdant suburbia of Pitipana, a city awakening to its potential and undergoing vast changes in order to nurture this educational hub.

Centered around the unique requirements of the client, the architect has designed a residence which, although caters to a modern lifestyle, is fused with Sri Lankan architectural styles. Thus, the structure remains relevant in the tropical climate of the country.

The designs for a mountain hut in the Dolomites and for two twin holiday homes outside Bolzano show how Peter Pichler’s creativity and technical ingenuity can translate a landscape and cultural context into architectural forms and spaces.

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