Mr Amila Perera’s Residence at Himbutana

Any modern residence can benefit from the addition of a rooftop garden. A simple, easy-to-maintain garden space can serve as a perfect retreat for both solitude and languid social gatherings with family and close friends. A roof terrace’s attraction is enhanced by its greater level of privacy and panoramic vistas.

This ‘L’ shape residence expands on a 4,519 Sq.ft. area, built on a 35-perch lot intended to take advantage of the large garden area, which is a rare privilege for an urban residence. To achieve a better view of the garden, the ground was manicured in levels and the residence was built on the highest level.

The exposed brick walls, polished cement columns and beams, ancient doors, and windows in two shades of green, and the pavements with embedded salvaged railway sleepers create a perfect facade to stand out in the middle of the spacious lawn.

The lone tree in the centre has been included in the design of the residence, which has a precise blending of rustic finishes and a manicured front lawn that blends the building into its surroundings, creating a remarkable impression.

The utilisation of salvaged materials in this structure creates a perfect match for the facade’s unsophisticated rough finishes, lowering construction costs significantly.

As someone enters the grounds, this 4-bedroom residence designed in a comparatively larger herbage with basic rustic finishes offers that extra peace while still striking out dominantly.