THE BEAUTY QUEST
Embarking on my journey at The Beauty Quest was inspired by a desire to empower women and celebrate diversity. It was
MAS
MAS’ social sustainability strategy commits to 30 percent of women in management by 2025 with strong operational plans to
DIMO
DIMO embodies the essence of International Women’s Day’s theme of Inspiring Inclusion through several key initiatives
CHRISTELL LUXURY WELLNESS
Two to three decades ago, I was part of Sri Lanka’s thriving hairdressing and beauty sector but I felt drawn to explore new avenues
CEYLON COLD STORES AND KEELLS FOOD PRODUCTS
In the Consumer Food Sector (CFS), creating an inclusive workplace starts with strong leadership where we have around 25
ANANTARA
The top three aspects that make Anantara Peace Haven special are its natural environment, characterised by a protected
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
It was April 2023 when the initial meetings took place to conceptualise the opening of the restaurant, during which I sprang
FEATURE
CURATING 88 ACRES THE WATAPULUWA HOUSING SCHEME by MINNETTE DE SILVA BY Sharmini Pereira |…
HOUSE & DESIGN
This adaptive reuse project converted an abandoned factory that was used to make handmade toys into a home for the architect. The land was initially
FOREWORD
REFLECTIONS ON MINNETTE DE SILVA THE DOYENNE OF ASIAN MODERNISMThere are very few female architects who have…
CO-EDITOR’S NOTE
PAYING TRIBUTESHOULD BYGONES BE LEFT BYGONES OR RECORDED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?It is not easy to…
EDITORIAL
A simple web search consisting of the key words ‘female,’ ‘architect’ and ‘Sri Lanka’ will immediately flood your page with references and articles related
ELPITIYA PLANTATIONS
Since its inception, the company has undergone a vast transformation, strategically investing in technology and diversifying its operations to create long-term value
JAT HOLDINGS
Over the past two decades, JAT has embarked on an impressive journey of expansion, establishing itself as a prominent player in the market. Beginning in Bangladesh
PRINTCARE
The foremost trend in packaging over the last decade is the demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Consumers are increasingly looking
FIRST CAPITAL HOLDINGS
FIRST CAPITAL TREASURIES
The fact that interest rates went up significantly – to over 30 percent, due to fears of domestic debt restructuring
PRIME LANDS RESIDENCIES
Several issues must be mitigated, starting with talent migration, which will lead to a shortage of talented workers in most industries. Sri Lanka must also address
PAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION
Our bank has been strong in business banking – especially SME and retail banking. These were the areas we have been targeting
CIC HOLDINGS
CIC Holdings has a rich legacy spanning almost six decades in Sri Lanka, incorporated as part of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) of the UK in 1964 to supply chemicals
SEYLAN BANK
Seylan Bank experienced a favourable year, performing well despite economic challenges. Our focus this year centred on preserving our net interest margins