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The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is an example of traditional Sri Lankan architecture. 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 ...
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.
Tropical Modernism, or Tropical Modern is a style of architecture that merges modernist architecture principles with tropical vernacular traditions, emerging in the mid-20th century. This movement responded to the unique climatic and cultural conditions of tropical regions, primarily in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands. [ 1 ]
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 .
Architecture in Sri Lanka by period or style (2 C) A. Sri Lankan architects (4 C, 3 P) B. Buildings and structures by Sri Lankan architects (1 C)
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.
The temple's architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture. [1]This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land.
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.