Tag: Lunuganga

Organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Foundation, “Ways of Knowing” is a multi-sensory exhibit and a series of guided tours which explores how multiple mediums determine how we learn, store and share our encounters and experiences- ranging from virtual reality and films to maps and textiles.

From ancient raised “pila” in traditional vernacular mud houses to “front porch” in colonial era Walawwa type homes, the verandah is a highly significant design feature seen in Sri Lankan houses- even amongst local contemporary architecture.

Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa’s country estate near Bentota, is more than a garden—it is a reflection of the man himself. Once a cinnamon plantation, this sprawling 15-acre estate became Bawa’s personal retreat and lifelong experiment in harmonizing architecture with the natural world. For over five decades, he transformed it into a living canvas that tells a story of balance, beauty, and the enduring relationship between man and nature. Walking through Lunuganga feels like stepping into Bawa’s mind. Every path invites discovery, every view frames a story, and every corner holds a quiet moment of surprise or reflection.