Beyond Bawa Paperback by David Robson

Product Details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2014-12-09)
• Language: English
• Pages: 264
• ISBN-13: 9780500291566
• Weight: 1524.1 grams
• Dimensions: 28.07 x 26.09 x 2.57 cm

One of the most influential names in Sri Lankan architecture,Geoffrey Bawa is represented here through images of his houses,hotels, public buildings, and the famous complex at Lunuganga

Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa was among the most influential figures in South Asia in the latter half of the twentieth century. In houses, hotels, public buildings, and perhaps his greatest achievement, his residential complex in Lunuganga, Bawa achieved the harmonious and pleasurable fusion of local building traditions with modern forms. His legacy lives on in current architectural practice and remains an important source of inspiration for generations of architects. Bawa was the principal force behind what is today known globally as “tropical modernism,” and examples of his ideas can be found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Bali, and in resorts and residences throughout wider Asia.The book first presents a useful overview of Bawa and his contribution to contemporary architecture. The main section highlights the achievements of twenty-four contemporary architects, ranging from well-known practitioners such as Australian Kerry Hill to local talents such as Sri Lankan Anjalendran. The works they have created over the past ten years reveal the long-lasting significance of Bawa’s approach to building and the landscape.

About the Author

David Robson is an architect, professor, and author.


Richard Powers is a photographer who deals in interiors, architecture, and built environments. His books include The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic American Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, and The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present.