Architect’s Residence, Pelawatta

The living and dining areas have few walls and full-height slidable glass panes, and open on one end to a triple-height indoor courtyard and the other end to a strip garden, creating an open concept. This area exudes a vivid thrill because of a mash-up of styles that includes contemporary, rustic, and Sri Lankan traditional design features.

The artistically rich impression of plenty in spatial volume and tranquillity to the residence inside is created by the brilliant red brick wall with recessed lights, natural stone flooring, timber accents, indoor plants, and the skylight.

The entertainment area of a residence frequently exudes a lively vibe, with family and friends interacting freely and joyfully. Thus, the dominant colour of focus in this contemporary entertainment room with a TV lobby area and a small bar section is red, which lends a sense of vigour and verve and provides the ideal backdrop for such encounters.

The architect’s original plan was to keep the Shady Margosa tree in the back compound as a prominent design element, allowing the residents to take advantage of its beauty and fresh air on all terrace levels. This tree creates a pleasant, quiet backdrop for informal gatherings by scraping through the roof and balcony.

These al fresco spaces, when combined with the attractive views of the surrounding nature or metropolis, have the capacity to instantly put visitors at ease and socialise, immersing them in a celebratory ambience. The widespread branches of the Margosa tree were particularly designed to capture the shadow of this rooftop. It makes for a beautiful sitting place both during the day and at night. The simple curving iron framework that runs across the terrace is for grabbing the creepers that have been planted on the terrace’s side. It is also being fitted with some artistic lighting to brighten up the area and turn it into a fantastic evening entertainment venue.

The front of this contemporary cubic residence strikes the eye with remarkable simplicity and portrays a timeless style, consisting of repeating geometric patterns, clean, crisp lines, and stark surfaces.
The surplus area of the timber screen in the front and side allows light to pass through, adding beauty to the front facade whilst maintaining the maximum privacy.