Domus Srilanka - May 2018

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Potgul Vehera is believed to be a library complex built for the King and Buddhist monks to store and study manuscripts of the Dhamma. It is considered the oldest library in the country.
Silence that pervades places of worship in the island, creates an intense, ethereal atmosphere designed to imbue the powerful presence of spirituality and divinity.
Ando exacerbates the perspective with converging walls to focus the attention on the Christian symbol. Floors and ceilings treated with a glossy finish reflect the light in a beam that continues in space.
The construction of the Muscat and Salalah airports in Oman, were of national significance to the country. Designed by a team of Sri Lankan architects under the vision of Scandinavian Architect Ole B Larsen and Sri Lankan Architect Athula Ranasinghe, the projects represent the country’s traditions, heritage and modernity.
Miyake’s work is based on technological research, where the idea gives rise to a process that can last for many years and is independent of market logic.