AMBIENCE
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SIMPLE AND CLEAN
BY Nicola Jayasundera Modernism is a form of architecture that embraced minimalism in the 20th century and moved away from the more ornate and detailed forms of design. The style…
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LESS IS MORE
BY Pallavi Pinakin As a design aesthetic, minimalism is about clean lines, neutral colours and bare surfaces. The objective is to make you feel lighter on the inside by keeping…
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MATT DAMON’S PACIFIC PALISADES PLACE
COURTESY TopTenRealEstateDeals.com PHOTO CREDIT Alexis Adams SOURCE toptenrealestatedeals.com Bidding farewell to Los Angeles, Matt Damon listed his Zen-inspired Pacific Palisades mansion for sale in January for US$ 21 million. With…
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SENSITIVE ARCHITECTURE
Creating mindful connections between spaces and nature Lakmini Ranasinghe in conversation with Nicola Jayasundera As a child who enjoyed painting, Lakmini Ranasinghe remembers being lost between lines and colours. Over…
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RUSTIC ENCLOSURES
Situated on an acre of land amid the lush greenery of the Udawalawe region, this resort is an escape to serenity and contentment. The vast canopy of trees promises a…
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ART AND ARCHITECTURE
The integration of art into the city’s architectural spaces Nandike Samaranayake in conversation with Nicola Jayasundera Having commenced his career as an IT professional, Nandike Samaranayake decided to follow his…
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FLOURISHING FLOORS
BY Pallavi Pinakin If you are trying to decide which flooring is best for your home, here are some of the top options that are available for either a remodelling…
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A THOUGHTFUL PUZZLE
Kodikara House was designed for a young couple who longed for a modern home in which they could unwind and enjoy tranquillity amid their busy lifestyles. Its realisation features a…
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THE ROLE OF ART
Architecture and how it can benefit from arty aesthetics Nela De Zoysa in conversation with Nicola Jayasundera Artist and architect Nela De Zoysa is an Honorary Fellow of the American…
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COLOUR ’EM SPACES!
BY Pallavi Pinakin Different colours can be used effectively to lend a unique character to every room in your home. In general, choose colours according to the size of the…
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