Tag: Eresh Weerasuriya

The site was located in Peliyagoda 10 km away from Colombo, frontage is facing to the Colombo – Negambo main road and Kelani River, is forming the rear boundary.

Nestled on a serene hill overlooking the iconic Kandy Lake and the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the tooth relic of the Buddha) in Sri Lanka, “The Trees” is a 27-room boutique hotel epitomizing tropical modernism and sophisticated minimalism.

Located in a context with a slightly sloppy terrain in Anderson Road at Nedimala – Dehiwala, Sri Lanka; this abode was built on a 31 perch block of land fringing the haphazardly developed neighborhood. Portraying the language of tropical Modern Villa type, this design draws inspiration from the notion of simplicity that climaxes at the zenith of sophisticated complexity. The design is composed of pure geometry and lucid lines creating simple flowing spaces that are devoid of unnecessary ornamentation. The home has a simple U-shaped floor plan that optimizes privacy and also promotes ample influx of natural daylight and cross ventilation. An entertainment area perched atop the southern wing embodying the public realm is oriented towards the residential fabric, thus buffering all the private activities which are concentrated at the northern connecting wing. Moreover, the intermediate semi-private zone flanked by sun basked gardens, overlook a serene focal pool. Subtle play of contrasts creates a refreshing and a relaxing habitat. The simple robust form adhering to a subdued natural colour palette not only creates an overall monastic ambience by its muted whiteness during the day; but also acts as a house of fete and entertainment at night.

Architect Isurunath Bulankulame has created a villa that draws inspirations from the vernacular tradition of the locality as well as the natural beauty of the Landscape and historical significance of Kandy. Minimalistic in his approach with clean lines and simple framing of views he has captured what resonates in the context and maximised the land area to create initially a house that is now being used as a boutique villa/hotel.

Beverly Street is a family business that is driven by a passion for fashion, the goal being to provide affordable clothing to their loyal customers. Starting with a big dream in a little store on a busy Kolpetty street , the client wanted to expand, both in square footage and soul to provide for increasing needs of their customers. Situated close to the water body known as Diyawannawa, the lake which holds the Sri Lankan Parliament historically defined the entrance of the Kingdom of Kotte. There was a need to design a landmark building that responds to the lake as well.

Sited in the vibrant city of Colombo is the ‘Urban Envelope’, the dwelling house of a metropolitan architect. With its univocal façade seamlessly weaving itself into the tight residential fabric of the city, the abode has been named for its distinct concealment from the dusty and noisy urban street life of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital.