0101 / 11Hill Country Luxury VillaMisty Ridge Villa is a contemporary hill-country retreat shaped by Nuwara Eliya’s cool climate, steep terrain and cinematic valley views. Familiar pitched-roof forms are reinterpreted through local stone, warm oak and finely detailed, black-framed glazing to create a home that feels timeless, calm and distinctly rooted in place.Bedrooms4 Bed RoomsBathrooms3 BathroomsFloorsTwo StoryView project 
Architecture practiceSri Lanka
Contemporary Architecture Rooted in Sri Lanka
Beautiful. Buildable. Practical.
Thoughtful architectural solutions for residential, commercial and hospitality projects, shaped by context, function and buildability.
ResidentialCommercialHospitality
Wel ComeDesigning for Sri Lankan places, climate and life
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Architecture shaped by place.
Concepts developed around Sri Lankan location, climate, budget and lifestyle.
0101 / 11Hill Country Luxury VillaMisty Ridge Villa is a contemporary hill-country retreat shaped by Nuwara Eliya’s cool climate, steep terrain and cinematic valley views. Familiar pitched-roof forms are reinterpreted through local stone, warm oak and finely detailed, black-framed glazing to create a home that feels timeless, calm and distinctly rooted in place.Bedrooms4 Bed RoomsBathrooms3 BathroomsFloorsTwo StoryView project 
0201 / 10Single-Storey Tropical Courtyard ResidenceRed Earth Courtyard House is a climate-responsive tropical home shaped around a cool, shaded garden court. Low clay-tiled pavilions, deep teak eaves, lime-plastered walls and terracotta screens create a contemporary residence rooted in the dry-zone landscape of Anuradhapura.Bedrooms3 Bed RoomsBathrooms2 BathroomsFloorsSingle StoryView project 
0301 / 13Chandana ResidenceA refined 3,000 sq.ft. two-storey contemporary residence designed for comfortable modern family living. The home features three spacious bedrooms, double-height living spaces, an open-plan living and dining area, a modern smart kitchen and a large covered underground car park. Warm timber finishes, neutral tones, large glazed openings and tropical greenery create an elegant yet welcoming residential environment.Bedrooms3Bathrooms3FloorsTwo-storeyView project 
0401 / 13Hakgala Hillside A-Frame VillaThe villa is organized as a sequence of three inhabited terraces below a road-level arrival. Instead of forcing a broad platform into the hillside, the building steps down in 2.7-metre level changes, allowing the structure to remain narrow, elevated and visually light against the terrain.
The steep A-frame roof gives the house a clear mountain silhouette and quickly sheds Nuwara Eliya's frequent rain. Beneath it, dark timber cladding and teak-toned soffits bring warmth to the exterior, while charcoal steel braces express how the decks and glazed rooms are held above the slope. Exposed concrete piers and rough stone retaining walls anchor the lighter upper structure to the site.
LivingBedrooms3 Bed RoomsBathrooms3 BathroomsFloorsThree StoryView project 
0501 / 10Single-storey tropical residenceA three-bedroom tropical home shaped by deep shade, a generous wrap-around verandah and a warm palette of timber, stone and white plaster.Bedrooms3 Bed RoomsBathrooms1 BathroomFloorsSingle StoryView project 
0601 / 08Modern Unisex Beauty Lounge – NittambuwaDesigned to maximize both comfort and functionality within a 1,200 sq.ft footprint, this unisex beauty salon in Nittambuwa offers a high-end, immersive client experience. The spatial layout is carefully zoned to include a welcoming reception, distinct styling areas for both ladies and gentlemen, and private spaces for specialized treatments. The design language utilizes a sophisticated mix of warm wood paneling, fluted glass dividers, and brushed gold fixtures, all grounded by elegant marble-finish flooring and plush olive-green upholstery. Ambient LED backlighting and strategically placed greenery soften the modern architecture, creating a serene, oasis-like environment. From the open-plan FloorsOne levelFloor area1200View project 
0701 / 13Saragama Tropical Modern ResidenceA single-storey tropical modern residence designed within a coconut grove overlooking a peaceful paddy-field landscape. The home combines exposed red eco brick, white walls, natural teak timber and granite-textured finishes, with large openings that maximise natural light, cross ventilation and a strong indoor–outdoor connection.Bedrooms3Bathrooms2 BathroomsFloorsSingle-storeyView project Core services
From first sketch to buildable documentation.
A connected architectural service shaped around the realities of the site, authority requirements and construction.
01Architectural Design
02Residential Architecture
03Commercial Architecture
04Hospitality Architecture
05Planning & Council Approval Drawings
06Construction Drawings & Detailing
073D Architectural Visualization
08BOQ & Material Take-Off
09Architectural Consultation & Project Coordination
Our work process
A clear path from conversation to presentation.
Architecture · Design Consultation · Project Planning
- 01Initial discussion
- 02Site study
- 03Concept design
- 04Design development
- 05Approval drawings
- 06Cost & buildability review
- 07Final presentation
Tourism & hospitality
Places that connect guests to their location.
Hospitality design goes beyond appearance. It should delight guests, reflect local identity and work seamlessly for operators while delivering long-term value.
Location characterViews & climateGuest privacyOperational flowWater & wastewaterMarketing appeal & ROI
Design philosophy
Every decision must earn its place.
Site responsiveness
Design shaped by each site's unique qualities and surroundings.
Climate-conscious design
Comfort, ventilation, shade and natural light planned from the outset.
Budget awareness
Value-driven solutions grounded in practical construction decisions.
Approval-friendly planning
Accurate documentation that simplifies the approval process.
Legal & approval-based design
Beautiful architecture that is ready for reality.
Each project is studied according to its location, land conditions, project type and the requirements of the relevant Sri Lankan authorities.
Local Authority Approval
UDA Planning Clearance
NBRO Clearance
CEA Environmental Review
Fire Clearance
Water & Drainage Coordination
Electricity Supply Coordination
Tourism-related Guidance
Architectural journal
Ideas for better places.
Practical notes on design, climate, approvals and building well in Sri Lanka.
Context / Climate / CraftAbout the architect
Meaningful spaces, resolved with clarity.
Madura Lakmal Architecture is a Sri Lanka-based architectural practice creating thoughtful, functional and enduring spaces. Our work combines contemporary design thinking with local context, construction practicality and a clear understanding of each client’s needs. From concept to construction, we focus on architecture that is distinctive, buildable and meaningful.
Madura Lakmal LiyanaarachchiB.Arch, University of Moratuwa | Qualified Architect | ARB Reg. No. AL 16037
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