PWA Architects

Set against the quiet hills of Kandy, Jetwing Kandy is conceived as a contemporary retreat that negotiates between landscape, heritage, and modern luxury. Led by Archt. Ravindu Karunanayake along with the support of Archt. Wepul Arachchige under the overall guidance of Archt. Philip Weeraratne.

Positioned along the edge of the Mahaweli River, the architecture opens itself outward—framing distant mountains, water, and sky as part of the spatial experience. The building reads as a series of horizontal planes and layered volumes, where deep overhangs and terraces soften the mass while responding to the tropical climate.

The composition balances symmetry with porosity. A strong central axis anchors the façade, while recessed verandahs, open corridors, and permeable edges dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior. Materially, the palette draws from local textures—stone, timber, and earth-toned finishes—paired with clean contemporary lines. This dialogue between tradition and modernity reflects the cultural narrative of Kandy itself, where architecture becomes both shelter and storytelling.

At night, the building transforms into a luminous pavilion. Warm, layered lighting accentuates depth—revealing structural rhythms, framed openings, and the tactility of surfaces. The pool in the foreground becomes a reflective plane, doubling the architecture and reinforcing its symmetry. As a whole, the project operates less as a singular object and more as an immersive environment—where art, landscape, and built form are curated into a cohesive architectural experience.

PWA, as a dynamic and visionary practice based in Sri Lanka, we are particularly excited to be entrusted with shaping this landmark development. The project represents a remarkable architectural journey, bringing together local design leadership and international collaboration, including specialist façade design input from SOG Singapore. It is a privilege to contribute to a project of this scale and ambition, helping define a new chapter in the architectural story of Port City.

An urban sanctuary in the sky, conceived as an open embrace toward the waterfront and surrounding parkland, this twin-tower residence brings a new expression of contemporary tropical living to Port City through light, openness, and connection to nature.

Sculptural frames, layered terraces, and expansive glazing create an architecture that shifts throughout the day, reflecting the sky, capturing ocean breezes, and framing uninterrupted views toward the waterway and the Indian Ocean beyond. Elevated gardens, sky courts, and shared spaces extend the landscape vertically, blurring the boundary between city and retreat while contributing a distinct identity to the evolving Port City skyline.

The project is led by Archt. Gayan Karunaratne Gayan Karunaratne and Archt. Philip Weeraratne Philip Weeraratne, assisted by Archt. Dilum De Jayawardana Dilum Dē Jayawardene and Archt. Neranji Wijendra Dil Neranji

At its heart, the project is designed not simply as a place to live, but as a place to gather, pause, and belong.

A contemporary landmark shaped by landscape, defined by experience, and created for life above the city.

A quiet journey, composed with intention.

At the conceptual stage, the Tangalle Wellness Center is envisioned as a 1650 sqm hospitality project in Tangalle, Sri Lanka. It unfolds as a sequence of spaces, each guiding the body inward and the mind toward stillness. Movement becomes ritual, as light, scale, and atmosphere are carefully tuned to shape a gradual transition from arrival to introspection. Anchored by a strong axial spine, the experience becomes a continuous, immersive landscape where every threshold deepens a sense of calm. Here, architecture is not just occupied. It is felt.

Conceptualized and led by Archt. Sumith Perera and Archt. Philip Weeraratne, along with architectural assistance from Archt. Damien Fernando the project reflects a shared exploration of spatial clarity, atmosphere, and contemplative living.