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  2. Architecture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .

  3. List of Sri Lankan architects - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of architects with a strong connection to the country of Sri Lanka (i.e., born in Sri Lanka, located in Sri Lanka or known primarily for their work in Sri Lanka). This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.

  4. Minnette de Silva - Wikipedia

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    Like her own ethnicity, de Silva’s architecture borrowed from Sri Lankan and Western contexts. Using modern materials such as concrete and rough finishes for light-filled and airy designs, along with ‘traditional’ materials such as earth and bamboo, handwoven textiles, lacquerware, brass; and wood carvings, her work was uniquely of the place.

  5. Tropical Modernism - Wikipedia

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    Pioneering architects like Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka, and Charles Correa in India balanced modern architectural techniques with traditional building practices of their respective regions. [2] Tropical Modernism's legacy continues to influence contemporary architectural practices, especially in the quest for sustainable design solutions in ...

  6. Category:Architecture in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Sri Lankan architects (4 C, 3 P) B. Buildings and structures by Sri Lankan architects (1 C) Buildings and structures in Sri Lanka (11 C, 2 P) C. Colombo architecture ...

  7. Sri Lankan Parliament Building - Wikipedia

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    Sri Lanka's Parliament Building was designed by respected local architect Geoffrey Bawa. The building is designed in a style of regional modernism . While the building is an example of Modernism , it still respects Sri Lankan vernacular architecture .

  8. Altair (building) - Wikipedia

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    Altair is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The building has a 68-floor vertical tower and 63 floor leaning or sloping tower . [ 4 ] At 240.0 m (787 ft), the building will be one of the tallest buildings in Colombo when it is completed.

  9. Category:Sri Lankan architects - Wikipedia

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    Also: Sri Lanka: People: By occupation: Designers: Architects See also: Category:Buildings and structures by Sri Lankan architects Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable.