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Cue for budding young architects:

Think smart innovations


SLIA Asst. Treasurer Archt Russell Dandeniya, SLIS Vice President Archt Harsha Fernando, SLIA Immediate Past President Archt Chandana Edirisooriya, SLIA President Archt Ranjan Nadesapillai, SLIA Snr. Vice President Archt Prof Chitra Weddikkara, SLIA Professional Affairs Board Chairman Archt Bernard Gomez, SLIA Secretary Archt D H Wijewardena and SLIA National Conference Chairman Archt Upendra Randeniya at the media briefing. Picture by Lalith C Gamage

They are not only passionate about creating stylish, sophisticated individual designs but also makes sure that building these structures are easy on your purse. Their success is measure by their clients’ satisfaction and their ability to surpass their expectations. They endeavour to create welcoming, well proportioned spaces with a level of detail which connects the structure with the people who use it.

A unique concept


One of the Corporate Social Service Projects held in 2012

This and more up to date topics in connection with architecture will be in focus at Architect 2013 held by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA). The event will be held for the 31st consecutive annual session from February 20 to 24 at the BMICH. This year’s event promises to deliver a bigger and better output to the public. Opening under the theme ‘Think Smart - Innovative Enterprise Architecture’, the inaugural ceremony will be held on February 20 and will be followed by the opening of the Members’ Work and Trade Exhibition which will go on from February 21 to 24, 10 am to 10 pm.

The National Conference on Architecture will take place on February 21. Here the topic in focus will be ‘Think Smart - Innovative Enterprise Architecture’. Eminent locals as well as foreign professionals will address the conference. The Annual General Meeting and the Fellowship Nite will be held on February 23.

Speaking at the event which was held to brief the media about Architect 2013 SLIA President Archt Ranjan Nadesapillai said that this year the team has come up with a unique concept.

“The event has given an added boost to the industry and created awareness about the profession among the public throughout the years. We started it on a smaller scale and it has become one of the biggest exhibitions held in Sri Lanka today. Over 200 stalls will be available at the event this year and over 100 architectural practices will join hands with us in this endeavour,” he said.

Paving the foundation

The Members’ Work and Trade Exhibition will be held for the 30th consecutive year. The event creates a platform for architects to showcase their work to the society as well as pave the foundation for young architects to dabble with their innovative skills.

The spotlight this year will be on the architect’s role as a designer who can infuse a dynamic dimension into the struggle between development and social requirement. This would entail thinking beyond traditional realms. Budding young architects and all those who have an interest in joining the field or show an enthusiasm towards it will discover many new things in connection with the theme at the event.

Archt Nadesapillai also noted that apart from designing enthralling monuments the team is also involved in a number of corporate social service projects. These include helping elders and the needy.


Moments from the Architect 2012 Members’ Exhibition

“We held a regional event this year in Kandy and that was a great success. Such initiatives need to be taken to promote the subject,” he expressed adding that the subject of Architect 2013 is intertwined with the country’s development process.

Sharing experience and knowledge

Three keynote speakers will address the National Conference on Architecture. Archt Kevin Owens from the United Kingdom will speak about his role as the Design Principal with the London Organising Committee of the London Olympics and the Paralympic games. Professor Jo Noero from South Africa will focus on his work in the once segregated townships of South Africa. Dr Bimal Patel from India will share thoughts of his work with local governments and other agencies to understand and transform urban design and planning practice in India towards improving the quality of life in Indian cities. Industry experts like Dr Rory Hyde, Dr Ranjith Dayaratne, Archt Milroy Perera, Archt Suranjith De Silva and Archt Mark Baughman too will share their experiences and knowledge with the participants.

Members of the SLIA, students of architecture and several distinguished invitees from the professional bodies and the government will take part in the conference. Students from the two seats of architectural education in Sri Lanka, the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Moratuwa and the City School of Architecture Colombo too will be included in the conference and exhibition.

Another significant aspect of this year’s event is that the SLIA current Senior Vice President Professor Chitra Weddikara will reign as the first Lady President of SLIA. This transition will take place at the AGM. Speaking about Architect 2013 Prof Weddikara said, “The event fosters an understanding among our membership. It encourages and benefits all those involved in the contraction industry.”

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