Tag: Sri Lankan

Seamlessly connecting the island’s craft heritage with modern evolving contemporary design sensibilities, Sri Lankan textiles have stood in the forefront due to its adaptation abilities, transformative potential and aesthetic perceptions in the field of interior design.

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.

The Pringiers House, perched on the cliffs of southern Sri Lanka, is a striking embodiment of Tadao Ando’s architectural philosophy. Designed for Belgian industrialist Pierre Pringiers, it is a harmonious blend of natural elements, rigorous geometry, and an exploration of light and shadow. With its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and extensive use of concrete, the house embodies many of the principles of the International Style, a movement that has influenced global architecture since the early 20th century.