Geoffrey Bawa Trust reveals re-designed design store

THE Geoffrey Bawa Trust has announced the much anticipated opening of the Bawa Design Store on Saturday, 11 October.

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After significant merchandise expansion inspired by the Trust's collection, the flagship store will open its doors to the public at 41/1 Horton Place in Colombo 07.

The new design store is located in the Geoffrey Bawa Space, home to the Geoffrey Bawa Trust offices, archives, and public gallery, allowing visitors the chance to check out the current exhibition alongside some unique retail therapy.

Established by the late architect in 1982, The Geoffrey Bawa Trust works to advance the fields of art, architecture, and ecology in Sri Lanka, and the Design Store is proud to continue this mandate. Community-based craftsmanship and locally sourced materials were central to Geoffrey Bawa's practice. As the architect once said, “the contribution of the makers, particularly the older carpenters and masons who are passionate about what they do, is equal to or more ... than ours.”