THE ARCHITECT

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

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FOREWORD

REFLECTIONS ON MINNETTE DE SILVA THE DOYENNE OF ASIAN MODERNISMThere are very few female architects who have been properly recognised in the development of modern architecture and design. The masters of modernism…

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CO-EDITOR’S NOTE

PAYING TRIBUTESHOULD BYGONES BE LEFT BYGONES OR RECORDED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?It is not easy to commemorate a series of events or dedications when the data available is limited or simply…

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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

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EXCLUSIVE

The year was 1973. A young man in his early twenties took his eyes off the sketchbook and looked out of his third floor window to the streets below

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FEATURE

In its most ideal state, the profession of architecture is one that’s based on passion and empathy – where an architect helps manifest a combination

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HOUSE & DESIGN

The K2 is a modern residence identified by its featured single slope roof and projected timber screen windows

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SPOTLIGHT

There is no doubt that architecture has created resilience within us all but the question remains: was it really worth it? As personal as this story

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EDITORIAL

Architecture in its most foundational aspect is rooted in persistence. Be it building or style, the profession in essence is the literal building

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STUDENT FEATURE

TRANSFORMING BUILDING SYSTEMS LEVERAGING THE CONCEPT OF REPURPOSING BY Pubudu Wickramasuriya University of Moratuwa The traditional approach to building design has been to create permanent structures that are capable of lasting…

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