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The New Sri Lankan House

The New Sri Lankan House

Paperback

General Architecture

Publisher Price: $30.00

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 9, 2027

ISBN10: 9819457343
ISBN13: 9789819457342
Publisher: Bis Publishers
Published: Feb 9 2027
Pages: 224
Language: English
The New Sri Lankan House charts the development of private houses in the 21st century in a variety of locations around the island, Most are the work of 'home-grown' architects, many of whom are indebted to the influence of the island's most famous son, Geoffrey Bawa.

Through the inclusion of plans and sections, full-color photographs and interviews with owners and architects, Powell traces the evolution of residence styles in both urban and rural areas, 0f paramount importance are sustainability and suitability to site and climate, topics that Powell investigates in depth.

ln addition, introductory essays by renowned author-architect David Robson set Powell's observations within the wider context of the history of architectural development in Sri Lanka.

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