Personalised houses are interesting to begin with, as they represent the individuality and character of its owner.
This dwelling is in the highly urban neighbourhood of Nawala, in the suburbs of Colombo; but the long private road which paves the entrance to it detaches it from the busy main road, hustle, and bustle of the city.
The house sits on a generously sized 23-perch plot-relatively large in comparison to other urban plots in Colombo-which gave the architects an opportunity to orient the building in a way that both compliments the surrounding environment and draws the garden deeply into the interior spaces.
The entrance is marked by a cascading planter trough above a spacious open porch, designed for car parking. From there, a long corridor extends alongside a lush garden, preserving and showcasing many of the site’s existing tropical plants, and reinforcing the home’s strong connection to nature.
This residence continues to evolve, fulfilling its primary vision: to create a modern urban house that is deeply connected to nature and sensitively integrated with its context.
The cascading greenery becomes more pronounced over time, merging seamlessly with the generous open spaces and helping the house settle into its landscape. The result is a home that stands out through design while blending beautifully with its tropical surroundings and its garden.
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