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Sri Lanka’s long civil war literally interrupted the travel plans of an entire generation of intrepid travellers. Happily, in the eight years or so since the end of that unfortunate conflict, the country is once more back on the itinerary, and how. Th...

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It is a simple geometric shape (cube), which highlights the site’s mountainous terrain. The house captures the view of the valley towards the South, and the mountain range towards the North and North West. The different levels at terraces makes the interesting habitable spaces compliment with different views. The infinity pool, merged with the sky screen, give the some what unusual experience to the occupations.

The dialog between the building and its setting is critical, if it is to appear harmonious. The house is a concrete and steel / glass box elevated on a mountain terrain. The surrounding nature is clearly different to the material used, which gives the benefit to the occupant to feel the difference while being in the comfort.

The house is open with huge glass panels to capture the every bit of the surrounding. Although it looks somewhat alienate to its immediate surroundings, the setting has made the difference to blend the building with the terrains.

19/12/2021

Striated House by Sri Lanka’s Palinda Kannangara Architects employs clever privacy measures to make this Colombo residence a secluded retreat.

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