The name Colombo was first found by the Portuguese in 1505. Colombo is known as the commercial capital and is the largest city in Sri Lanka by population. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. Due to its large harbour and its situation along the East-West sea trader routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. Colombo features a tropical monsoon climate. Colombo is famous for its monsoon weather seasons from April to June and September to November, when heavy rains occur.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
ARCH-TRIAD
Scope of services: architecture and Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: apartments, residential, flats
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Technical and structural development
Website: www.arch-triad.com
The company was established back in 1979 when Triad Consultants was established in Chennai & Colombo. The service of competent and well experienced Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering as well as Quantity Surveying and Interior Designing.
Asiri & Antonelli Partners
Scope of services: architecture and Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: residential, commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Detail oriented
Website: www.asiriandantonelli.com
The multidisciplinary architectural practice of young, energetic and enthusiastic people thrive on working on complex projects requiring precise architectural solutions. They provide the same degree of attention to detail.
A-Design Studio
Scope of services: Interior Design, architecture, customization, Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: Residential Hotels / Resorts, Commercial / Mixed Use, Master Planning Interior Design
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Creative and dynamic
Website: www.a-designstudio.com
They are operating in the private and public sectors both; they have a wide experience in bringing high-value projects on time and to budget. From inception, the practice was unorthodox. Hence it was imperative to have a firm that was designed as a studio.
AKDAYS design
Scope of services: Interior Design, architecture, customization, Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: Residential Hotels / Resorts, Commercial / Mixed Use, Master Planning Interior Design
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.a-designstudio.com
AKDAYS design is owned by Architect Dayantha Ekanayake. With the association of relevant professionals and completed a variety of projects, from commercial to residential to leisure, industrial and welfare.
Atelier X
Scope of services: architecture, designer, interior
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, hospitality, residential, hospitality, office
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Harmony in design
Website: www.teamarchitrave.com
Studio ATELIER X is a multidisciplinary architecture & Interior Consultancy firm managing projects in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Project Execution with a focus on a higher level of perfection and harmony while maintaining International Standards.
Balmond Architecture
Scope of services: Interior Design, architecture, art, research
Types of Built Projects: commercial, residential
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Project Management
Website: www.balmondstudio.com
Balmond Studio was founded by Cecil Balmond in 2011. Balmond Studio is an international research-led practice of architects, designers, artists and theoreticians. They deliver full architectural and consulting services, including project management and interior design.
Colombo Design Studio
Scope of services: architecture and Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: interior design
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Energetic and enthusiastic
Website: www.colombodesignstudio.com
The multidisciplinary architectural practice provides architectural solutions to Colombo. They provide the a great degree of attention to detail.
Dilummini & Dilshan De Mel
Scope of services: architecture and Design consulting
Types of Built Projects: Residential Hotels / Resorts, Commercial / Mixed Use, Master Planning Interior Design
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Functional and art conscious
Website: www.architectdilshan.com
They offer a comprehensive consultancy as a single package, integrating all the multidisciplinary aspects of modern architectural engineering service. They ensure that the expectations of the clients are met, by giving them art-conscious, practical and cost functional solutions, and within their budget.
Design Consortium Limited
Scope of services: Architectural, Structural & Civil, Mechanical
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, residential
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: According to By-laws
Website: www.designconsortiumlimited.com
DCL provides multidisciplinary Consultancy Services. In keeping with its declared philosophy, Design Consortium Limited was formed in 1977 by its founder directors: Prof. Lakshman Alwis and Mr Nalin Wijeyekoon.
DG5
Scope of services: Architectural, interior design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, residential, mixed use, education
Locations of Built Projects: Colombo
Style of work: Socially and economically sound
Website: www.dgfivei.lk
Their approach is not simply about making grand gestures. They understand the social and economic forces currently shaping communities and their impact on built environments of the future.
