The New Sri Lankan House
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2015
Summary
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, sections and elevations, full-colour photographs and interviews with owners and architects, the author traces the evolution of residence styles in both urban and rural areas. Of paramount importanc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780675749 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1780675747 |
| Author: | Robert Powell, Sebastian Posingis |
| Publisher: | BIS |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2015 |
| Weight: | 1.75kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 260mm |
About The Author
Robert Powell
Robert Powell is an architect, city planner and writer. He is the author of more than 30 books including The Modern Thai House (2012) and Contemporary Houses in the Philippines (2014).
Sebastian Posingis spent much of his childhood in Sri Lanka and India and gained a degree in anthropology from the University of Canterbury in the UK before turning to his first love as an architectural photographer.
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