Showing posts with label architectural education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architectural education. Show all posts
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Library, Jaffna College, Jaffna
This library is designed by Archt. Anura Rathnavibhushana. It is the alma mater of Eng. Pulogasundaram who has worked with Geoffrey Bawa. That must be the connection for him to design this library. In modern parlance it can be labeled as a double skin structure. There is inner layer of walls with windows behind the concrete block grill. This square building has its all 4 roofs sloping into a central court yard. Water is collected to in-situ cast concrete funnel and column like downpipe.This should be noted as one of the 'pure' local modernist building.
Conjectural
Photos: Austin, Akila
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Book: Architectural Remains at Polonnaruwa Inner City
Architectural Remains at Polonnaruwa Inner City - Nimal De Silva & D. P. Chandrasekara.
Architectural record Polonnaruwa inner city area including measured drawings of the sacred quadrangle, Shiva Temple No 1 etc.
Book is available at the ACOMAS office at the University of Moratuwa
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Hindu Statues of Polonnaruwa Era
Hindu statues from the Polonnaruwa era are found in the numerous Hindu temples (kovils) within the ancient city, built by the Cholas and later maintained by Sinhalese rulers. Notable examples include the Siva and Ganesh Kovils, featuring restored foundations and statues, and the exceptionally well-preserved bronze statues discovered at Siva Devale No. 1, which depict deities like Siva, Parvati, and the dancing Siva.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Sacred Square, Polonnaruwa (Daladamaluwa)
Stone Inscription (Galpotha)
Chapter House (Uposathaghara ┃Pohoyageya)
Satmahal Prasad
Vatadage
Hatadage
Atadage
Bodhisathva Imagehouse
Nissankalata Mandapa
Recumbent Imagehouse
Vellayikkar Inscription
Thuparama
Gate House
Stone Inscription
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