Architectural Journalism
Passionate writer since childhood, I took up writing about architecture during my undergraduate years, writing small project descriptions for friends. With barely a handful of formally published work, I decided to give myself an opportunity to further explore the niche of Architectural Journalism by setting up my own blog.
Published Work
1. The Wayside
The integration of a singular house into a densely populated urban fabric is always a challenge, however, The ‘Wayside’ is an exceptional example of how one can achieve this, while becoming a unifying element that allows urban continuity in a positive way.
2. No. 73 at Nugegoda
It is often considered that the art of giving an existing house an architectural facelift while meeting the client’s difficult list of requirements is a challenge that entails much sensitivity and thought. The house at No. 73 at Railway Avenue, Nugegoda recently tackled by Archt. Dr. Nishan Wijetunge is such a project...
3. Mount Crib
An architect’s own house is often viewed as an unparalleled opportunity to explore, and convert ideas into reality. For Architect Dr. Nishan Rasanga Wijetunga, designing of his humble abode paved ways to express his beliefs in maximizing the use of space...
Personal Blog
1. Manjari – A breath of life to the Urban Continuity.
It is hardly a novel observation that modern architecture is increasingly becoming insensitive to urban continuity. Yet, when looking at Manjari, criticism of its architectural design needs to look beyond the superficial.
2. This is a Tropical House, at least according to its Architect.
The importance of residential design needs to extend far beyond its aesthetics. As Brenda Laurel says, “A design isn’t finished until someone is using it”. Yet, this residence in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is a prime example of what happens when aesthetics are given priority above all other considerations.
3. From an Odd-Shaped plot to an Imaginative House
Homeowners today go through the challenge of finding a suitable plot to build their dream home, more often than not having to settle with an unusually shaped land plot as the only way to get into their desired neighbourhood. Yet, how do you build a fun and functional house on an odd-shaped piece of land wedged into a dense, urban neighbourhood?
