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Perched high on a rock with vistas of lush hills, this latest villa on Rosyth Estate reflects an inspired architectural design that encompasses its natural setting and adds a modern touch while retaining a quiet elegance

Located in Imaduwa in the Galle District, this beautiful holiday home was designed for Sri Lankan ethno-musician and jazz drummer Dr. Sumudi Suraweera and his wife Amani.

Bernard Gomez enrolled at the University of Moratuwa to study architecture, and his interest blossomed under the guidance of passionate teachers such as the late architects Chris De Saram and Vidura Sri Nammuni.

Local architecture has been influenced by colonial forces such as the Portuguese, Dutch and British, and there are many buildings that were constructed during those eras that have added to the distinct character of Colombo.

Here’s how you can transform your home into a cool refreshing oasis away from the blazing heat outside.

The Pagoda House in Nugegoda was built using cement bricks – a component that’s rather new and uncommon in Sri Lanka.

Nestled amidst lush fields and sundry bodies of water, this secluded property in Kalundewa near Dambulla is an ideal leisure destination.

Hailing from a family of architects, Yudish Ganesen was creative from a young age. With an eye for design and inventiveness in his blood

No stranger to real estate investment and development, Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas started his property sideline at the age of 21. With the first money he made working on one of his father’s films in 1966, Douglas bought 70 acres of raw land in Vermont, which he still owns.