Identification
Personal identification
- Full name
- Jayasinghe Arachchige Sunanda Sagara Jayasinghe
Citation names
- Sagara Jayasinghe
- S Jayasinghe
Author identifiers
- Ciência ID
- A31F-C135-7AE2
- ORCID iD
- 0009-0000-8035-7007
- Google Scholar ID
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UI0LJNgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Email addresses
- sagaraj@uom.lk (Professional)
- sagara.1971@gmail.com (Personal)
Telephones
- Mobile phone
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- (+94) 777310177 (Personal)
Addresses
- Department of Integrated Design, University of Moratuwa, 10400, Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Professional)
- ARTIS - Instituto de História da Arte, Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa, Alameda da Universidade, 1600-214, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal (Professional)
Websites
- https://sagarajayasinghe.com/ (Personal)
Knowledge fields
- Humanities - Arts - Architectural design
- Humanities - Arts - Art history
- Humanities - Arts - Folklore Studies
Languages
Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Listening | Peer-review |
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English | Proficiency (C2) | Proficiency (C2) | Proficiency (C2) | Proficiency (C2) | Proficiency (C2) |
Sinhala (Mother tongue) |
Education
Degree | Classification | |
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2021/11/01 - 2021/11/09
Concluded
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International Course on Impact Assessment for World Heritage (Postgraduate Certificate)
Centro internazionale di studi per la conservazione ed il restauro dei beni culturali, Italy
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2014
Concluded
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Teaching in Higher Education (Postgraduate Certificate)
Major in Teaching in Higher Education
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
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1999 - 2001
Concluded
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Architecture (Master)
Major in Architecture
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
"Architecture, Color and Religion; Symbolic use of colour in Catholicism and Hinduism" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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1994 - 1996
Concluded
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Built Environment (Bachelor)
Major in Architecture
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
"An examination of the use of color with special reference to Hindu and Islamic communities in Sri Lanka" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation
Teaching in Higher Education
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2005/12/13 - Current | Lecturer (University Teacher) | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Department of Integrated Design , Sri Lanka |
Others
Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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2020/01/24 - Current | Research Fellow (Collaborator) | Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Letras, Portugal |
University of Lisbon, ARTIS - Institute of Art History, Portugal |
Projects
Grant
Designation | Funders | |
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2018/01/11 - 2020/06/30 | Oratorians in Ceylon: Survey of Oratorian Churches with Portuguese influence in Sri Lanka
224590
Principal investigator
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto de História da Arte, Portugal
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Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Concluded
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2019/01 - 2019/07 | Design concepts, materials and manufacturing process of equipment and utensils used for traditional toddy tapping industry
in Sri Lanka
SRC/ST/2019/09
Principal investigator
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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University of Moratuwa
Concluded
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2019/01 - 2019/07 | Chronological Development of Baptismal Fonts in Urban Churches in Sri Lanka
SRC/ST/2019/08
Principal investigator
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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University of Moratuwa
Concluded
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2017/01/01 - 2017/06/30 | Architectural Documentation of Portuguese-Influenced ecclesiastical buildings on Northern region in Sri Lanka
SRC/ST/2017/04
Principal investigator
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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University of Moratuwa
Concluded
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2017/01/01 - 2017/06/30 | Architectural Survey on Sylvestro-Benedictine Church Facades in Sri Lanka
SRC/ST/2017/05
Principal investigator
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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University of Moratuwa
Concluded
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2016/06 - 2017/05 | Architectural Documentation of Oratorian-Influenced Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka
N/A
Principal investigator
ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites - Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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Central Cultural Fund Sri Lanka
Concluded
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2014/06/15 - 2014/09/15 | Architectural Documentation of Our Lady of the Gate of Heaven Church, Telheiras Lisbon
N/A
Principal investigator
Fundação Oriente, Portugal
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Fundação Oriente
Concluded
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Outputs
Publications
Book |
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Book chapter |
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Conference abstract |
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Conference paper |
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Exhibition catalog |
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Journal article |
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Journal issue |
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Artistic / Performance
Curatorial / Museum exhibition |
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Visual artwork |
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Activities
Oral presentation
Presentation title | Event name Host (Event location) |
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2024/01/29 | Exploring the 19th Century Tamil Christian Art and Architecture in Northern Sri Lanka | International Conference on Tamil Cristian Arts Worlds
University of Jaffna (Jaffna, Sri Lanka)
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2022/11/15 | O impacto do projeto 'Oratorianos no Ceilão' nas comunidades cat ólicas do norte do Sri Lanka e as acções de sensibilização para a salvaguarda das igrejas oratorianas de infl uência portuguesa | Symposium on History of Art Today - Modus Operandi
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Letras (Lisbon, Portugal)
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2022/11/09 | Methodologies and practices in research in the History of Architecture | 7.as Jornadas ARTIS Research Forum
ARTIS - Instituto de História da Arte, Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal)
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2022/05/23 | Bringing Back - Sustainable trends re-interpreted from vernacular Sri Lanka. | 12th Round Table Conference
ARCASIA Committee on Green & Sustainable Architecture (Jaipur, India)
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2021/10/15 | Oratorian missionary spatial typologies in Northern Province of Sri Lanka | International Conference on Oratorians of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri: Art & Culture
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Lisbon, Portugal)
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2021/06/10 | In Search of a Vanishing Heritage: The Documentation Project of Oratorian Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka | International Webinar on Reuse and Regenerations of the Cultural Religious Heritage in the World comparison among Cultures
ICOMOS ISC PRERICO
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2019/01/28 | Origin, Types and Development of Oratorian Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka | Symposium on Architectural Heritage of Goan Oratorians’ Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka
Goa College of Architecture, Panaji, Goa (Goa, India)
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2017/06/15 | Sylvestro-Benedictine Churches in Sri Lanka: As an alternative Tropical Model | REHAB 2017: 3rd International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and Structures
Green Line Institute (Braga, Portugal)
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2017/06/02 | The 'Remains of Faith': Portuguese-Influenced Ecclesiastical Art and Architecture in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka | Colloque of L'Asie Portugaise : des arts et des lettres
Universite' Paris Sorbonne (Paris, France)
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2016/11/17 | Origin, Types and Development of Oratorian Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka | ICOMOS-Sri Lanka Public Lecture Series
International Commision on Monuments and Sites - Sri Lanka (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
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2016/06/30 | Nineteenth century Catholic Church architecture in Sri Lanka: Evolution of a tropical model | International Conference on Integrated Design: Building Our Future
The University of Bath (Bath, United Kingdom)
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2015/11/14 | Identity Crisis of Post-Colonial Church Architecture in Sri Lanka | ARCASIA Design Analysis Forum
The Architects Regional Council Asia (Ayutthaya, Thailand)
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2015/07/03 | Edifices in Dark Days: Origin, Types and Development of Oratorian Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka | International Conference on Christian Studies
University of Kelaniya (Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
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2015/03/26 | Churches of Sri Lanka | 71st session of the monthly lecture series of the National Trust – Sri Lanka
National Trust – Sri Lanka (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
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Event organisation
Event name Type of event (Role) |
Institution / Organization | |
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2019/03/26 - 2019/03/28 | Exhibition on Architectural Heritage of Goan Oratorians' Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka (2019/03/26 - 2019/03/28)
Exhibition (Member of the Scientific Committee)
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Archaryas NRV School of Architecture, India |
2019/01/25 - 2019/01/28 | Exhibition on Architectural Heritage of Goan Oratorians' Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka (2019/01/25 - 2019/01/28)
Exhibition (Member of the Scientific Committee)
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Goa College of Architecture, Panaji, Goa, India |
2018/08/11 - 2018/08/11 | Sri Lanka Design Code - Research Conference (2018/08/11 - 2018/08/11)
Conference (Co-organisor)
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University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Event participation
Activity description Type of event |
Event name Institution / Organization |
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2021/05/22 - 2021/11/21 | Participated in the 'TOGETHER' exhibition, curated by the international working group OUR WORLD HERITAGE | HERITAGE IN CONFLICT,
showcased a poster and short video presentation highlighting the endangered Oratorian missionary churches in Sri Lanka. The
'TOGETHER' exhibition was part of the BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA 2021 held in Venice. The exhibition featured works from various
countries, including India, Italy, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Syria, and the United Kingdom.
Exhibition
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BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA 2021 |
2019/03/26 - 2019/03/28 | Panelist
Festival
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A SQUARE Theme: History, Tectonics and Design 'Manifestations in Architecture'
Archaryas NRV School of Architecture, India
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2013/08/22 - 2013/08/22 | Panelist
Seminar
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Continuing Professional Development Programme Seminar 2 – Session 2012/2013 Theme: Architectural visualization for printing
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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Ad Hoc journal article review
Journal title (ISSN) | Publisher | |
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2023 - Current | Utopian and Sacred Architecture Studies (ASAS) | Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) |
Association member
Society Organization name | Role | |
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2021 - Current | HERITAGE Asia - Pacific (heritAP) | Member |
2015 - Current | Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka | Member |
2014 - Current | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects | Fellow Member |
2010 - Current | International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Sri Lanka | Member |
2002 - 2014 | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects | Associate Member |
Committee member
Activity description Role |
Institution / Organization | |
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2021 - Current | Expert Member: International Scientific Committee on Places of Religion and Ritual - ICMOS ISC PRERICO | |
2010 - Current | Resource Person: Catholic National Commission for Liturgy and Culture
Advisor / Consultant
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Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
2021/03 - 2024/03 | Honorary Secretary | ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites - Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
2021/02 - 2023/02 | Chairman: Board of Architectural Publications | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2018/03 - 2021/03 | Joint Secretary: International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Sri Lanka
Other
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ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites - Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
2017 - 2019 | Council Member
Member
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Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2017 - 2019 | Secretary: Board of Architectural Publication
Other
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Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2017 - 2019 | Chairman: Media Committee
Other
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Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2008 - 2018 | Chairman: Design and Graphic Committee
Other
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Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
Conference scientific committee
Conference name | Conference host | |
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2019 - 2019 | Symposium on Architectural Heritage of Goan Oratorians’ Missionary Churches in Sri Lanka | Goa College of Architecture |
2018 - 2019 | 36th National Conference on Architecture | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects |
2018 - 2018 | Chair: Sri Lanka Design Code - Research Conference | University of Moratuwa |
2017 - 2018 | 35th National Conference on Architecture | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects |
2017 - 2017 | 73rd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka association for the Advancement of Science | Open University of Sri Lanka |
2011 - 2011 | Co-chairman: 28th National Conference on Architecture | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects |
Consulting
Activity description | Institution / Organization | |
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2023 - Current | Principle Resource Person in the nomination of the Goan Oratorian churches in Sri Lanka for the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List | Central Cultural Fund Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
2010 - 2014 | Consultant Architect / Benedict XVI Cultural Institute, Bolawalana, Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Institute is located within a multi-cultural context in the city of Negombo. The site was a former teacher training school, with a lasting chapel which had a significant architectural value influenced by the post-independence nationalistic movements. The new master plan was developed by creating the existing chapel as the focal point and other existing and new buildings being sited alongside of it with their own functions. | Archbishop's House, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
2013 - 2013 | Consultant Architect/ Interior Designer/ Museum of St. Anthony, St. Anthony’s Shrine, Colombo 13, Sri Lanka | Archbishop's House, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
2008 - 2010 | Consultant Architect/ Interior Designer / Information Centre and Maritime Archaeology Museum, Old Dutch Warehouse, Galle, Sri Lanka. It comprised of an adaptation of interior spaces to accommodate the Maritime Archaeology Museum, without disturbing the authentic historic character of the existing warehouse building at the world heritage site of Dutch fort, Galle. It is the intention to house the seafaring history of Sri Lanka and its rich experience endowed by transoceanic connectivity that enriched the multi-cultural ethos of the country. | Central Cultural Fund , Sri Lanka |
2008 - 2010 | Consultant Architect / Re-development project of St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. For well over a century, St. Sebastian’s College stood as a forerunner of education in the region, as well as an institution that could boast of architecture that reminisce buildings of colonial period. The design emphasises on a revival of conservative architectural traditions as part of the present. It re-captures the essence of the iconic characters of the old institutional buildings and re-interprets it in a simpler form to suit contemporary needs. | St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Course / Discipline taught
Academic session | Degree Subject (Type) | Institution / Organization | |
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2012 - Current | Senior Lecturer: Bachelor of Design Degree Course | (Bachelor) | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
2018 - 2018 | Visiting Lecturer: Certificate Course in Cultural Tourism | (Diplôme d´études supérieures) | University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
2017 - 2017 | Visiting Lecturer: Architecture Awareness Programme | (Diplôme d´études supérieures) | City School of Architecture, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
2016 - 2017 | Visiting Dissertation Tutor | (Master) | City School of Architecture, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
2015 - 2016 | Visiting Lecturer: Master of Arts (Christian Studies) | (Bachelor) | University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
2014 - 2015 | Visiting Lecturer: Bachelor of Arts (Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture) | (Bachelor) | University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
2005 - 2012 | Senior Lecturer, Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Design | (Bachelor) | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
2009 - 2009 | Tutor: Architectural Licentiate Course | (Licence) | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2009 - 2009 | Design Tutor: Architectural Licentiate Course | (Licence) | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2008 - 2008 | Design Tutor: Architectural Licentiate Course | (Licence) | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
Journal scientific committee
Journal title (ISSN) | Publisher | |
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2023/02 - Current | The Architect: The Journal of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects |
2015 - 2015 | The Architect: The Journal of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects |
Mentoring / Tutoring
Topic | Student name | |
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2018/01 - 2018/02 | Safeguarding the architectural heritage with Portuguese influence in South Asia | Joaquim Rodrigues dos Santos |
Other jury / evaluation
Activity description | Institution / Organization | |
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2017 - Current | Abstract Reviewer: 73rd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science | |
2022 - 2023 | Jury Member: Architectural Research and Publication Award | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2020/01 - 2020/01 | Jury Member: Asia Young Designer Award | Nippon Paint Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka |
2020/01 - 2020/01 | Jury Member: Design Award, Colour Award Young Architect Award | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
2019/08 - 2019/08 | Jury Member: Architecture Design Competition 'Temporary Spaces during Festivities of India' | Archaryas NRV School of Architecture, India |
2014 - 2014 | Examiner: Professional Practice Examination | Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka |
Distinctions
Award
2021 | Architectural Publication Award
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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2017 | Architectural Research Gold Award
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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2013 | Architectural Publication Award
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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2009 | Architectural Publication Award
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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2006 | Dulux Colour Award for the Creative use of Colour in Architecture
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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Title
2009 | Young Architect of the Year
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Sri Lanka
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Other distinction
2020 | Bolsas de Investigação para Doutoramento
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
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2014 | Short Term Scholarship
Fundação Oriente, Portugal
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