Art & Design

TERRACE GARDENS

Nothing brings a sense of peace and joy like an oasis of greenery in your home. Being surrounded by plants enables us to connect deeply with nature

TALKING SPACES

Architecture is a very sensitive subject,” says Russell Dandeniya, adding: “We have to transplant what we conceive into the minds of others appropriately with sequential functional feeling and articulation of spaces to obtain optimal value for the client on his or her investment.”

OLD AND NEW

When it comes to interior design, combining influences and pieces from different eras is a great way to create a distinctive style.

TALKING SPACES

As a child who enjoyed painting, Lakmini Ranasinghe remembers being lost between lines and colours.

MINIMALIST VIBE

As a design aesthetic, minimalism is about clean lines, neutral colours and bare surfaces.

TALKING SPACES

Having commenced his career as an IT professional, Nandike Samaranayake decided to follow his creative side at the age of 23 and pursue architecture

DIY FURNITURE

Your bedside table is usually the last thing you see before switching off the lights and the first object you notice upon waking up.

TALKING SPACES

As the first Sri Lankan to have won the ARCASIA Gold Medal and also the first woman in the island to win the South Asian Architects Award – and with many more prestigious awards under her belt – Nela plays a prominent role in the international architecture arena.

TALKING SPACES

The need for responsible and energy efficient development. Architect Bernard Gomez in conversation with Nicola Jayasundera

GROUND REALITY

If you are trying to decide which flooring is best for your home, here are some of the top options that are available for either a remodelling project or brand-new house.