ABOUT US
KWA ARCHITECTS, Sri Lanka
KWA is one of Sri Lanka’s premiere all service architectural and interior design firms. Our team of Chartered Architects and Interior Designers brings together experience in high rise, mixed developments, hospitality, retail and commercial, residential, industrial and many other sectors. With this experience, KWA Architects is geared to handle a multitude of design challenges to provide optimized solutions to our clients.
We Are KWA
KWA started life in 2001 as an independent design studio mainly focusing on built space & interior design. Now, it is a registered Chartered Architectural Practice. Our portfolio covers a wide range of projects for private clients and developers, in Sri Lanka and the Middle East. KWA’s special focus is towards Tourism, Leisure, Commercial / Retail, and Residential Architecture as well as Master planning & Urban design. Value addition from inception of a project up to completion is the key focus we have. With international collaborations in several countries, KWA Architects is in a unique position to provide creative solutions that inspire and delight.
PROFESSIONAL & MANAGERIAL STAFF (In- House)
Thilan Koththigoda
Chartered Architect,
Head of Architectural Design
AIA(SL), RIBA, RDI(New York), GreenSL(AP), M.Sc.(Architecture), B.Sc.(Built Environment), Dip. (Advertising and Communication)
Thilan worked in the UK and the Middle East prior to forming KWA and has won numerous academic awards including Professor K.R.S. Peiris Design award for the best designer in M.Sc. Architecture. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects award for the best part III results, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects award for the best results in M.Sc. Architecture and from the University of Moratuwa, the awards for best results in M.Sc. Architecture and B.Sc. Built Environment degrees, Thilan also acts as a visiting tutor of design for the University of Moratuwa & the City School of Architecture.
Thushari Wijesundara
Chartered Architect,
Head of Interior Design
AIA(SL), RIBA, M.Sc. (Architecture), B.Sc. (Built Environment), Dip. (Interior Design) UK
Thushari worked in the UK and the Middle East prior to forming KWA and completed her Diploma in Interior Design while working in London. Thushari also acts as a visiting tutor of design for the City School of Architecture, & lecturer for M.Sc. Interior Design course at University of Moratuwa.
Bhashwara Gunarathne
Partner-Special Projects
Chartered Architect
AIA (SL), RIBA, M.Sc (Architecture), B.Sc. (Built Environment)
Bhashwara served as the chairman & Director general of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority & Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau from 2010 to 2015 where he oversaw substantial growth in the tourism industry in Sri Lanka including the largest number of tourist arrivals ever to the country in 2014. He was instrumental in increasing the tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka from China and Eastern Europe.
H H P Lahiru Dharmasiri
Partner-Special Projects
Chartered Architect
AIA(SL), RIBA, M.Sc.(Architecture), B.Sc. (Built Environment)
Lahiru worked with Suchith Mohotti Associates (Pvt) Limited (2004/ 05 - 2005/ 06) as a Junior Architect, After obtaining the professional quali_cations he worked with The Design Group Five International (Pvt) Ltd (2008/09 - 2012/13) and Design Advocacy (Private) Ltd (2012/13 - 2015/16). During his academic career he was awarded Geo_ery Bawa Award for Comprehensive design Project report at the M.Sc. Architecture final examination and Highly Commendation pass for the Project.
Dilshan Weeraratne
Partner-Special Projects
Chartered Architect
AIA(SL), RIBA, M.Sc.(Architecture), B.Sc. (Built Environment)
Dilshan worked in several reputed architectural practices in Sri Lanka. He has worked under Archt. Narein Perera as a junior architect and gained experience in creative aspects, concept development and project management. After obtaining masters, Dilshan started his practice n Engineering consultant limited as an Architect and also worked with Avant Garde Urban Design partnership after qualifying as a chartered Architect. During this period he has obtained experience partnership after qualifying as a chartered Architect.
Sri Rama C.N.K.N.
Partner-Special Projects
Chartered Architect
AIA (SL), B.Arch (Hons)
Srirama, work with several reputed Architectural practices in Sri Lanka. He started his career in Architecture with PWA Architect as Junior Architect (2007/2008 — 2009 / 2011). After obtaining the Professional Qualification in 2012, he joined with Design team 03 (PVT) Ltd & work as the team leader on several mega projects including the tallest building in the country. During the period 2012 to 2016, he gained a vast experience in development of ultra-high rise, High rise, medium & low-rise buildings for Condominium developments, City hotels, Luxury hotels, Office buildings, Mixed development as well as Master planning.
Anushadhi Gunadasa
Partner-Special Projects
Chartered Architect
AlA (SL), B.Arch (Hons)
Aushadhi, work with Mohan Neligama Associates (2007/2008) as junior Architect & subsequently joined with "Sheran Henry Associates" in 2011. She acquired her professional qualification in 2013 & continued to work as Chartered Architect for "Sheran Henry Associates" specialized on project categories including retail, hospitality, institutional and personalized housing.
Dananjaya Bandara
Senior Associate-
Chartered Architect
AIA(SL), M.Sc.(Architecture), B.Sc.(Built Environment)
Lahiru Pitawalage
Senior Associate-
Chartered Architect
AIA(SL), B.Arch (Hons)
Aashubodha Gurusinghe
Project Architect
B.Arch (Hons)
Jayamalie Gunarathne
Senior Interior Designer
B.A. in Interior Architecture
Champika Amarasinghe
Senior Building Technologist/ Architectural Licentiate
Dip (Civil Drafting & Quantity Surveying)
Samala Vithana
Senior Interior Designer
B.A. (Interior Architecture)
Ridmika Napawala
Interior Designer
B.A. (Interior Design)
Devin Karunaratne
Project Architect
B.Arch (Hons)
Nipun Prasad
Project Architect
B.Arch (Hons)
Jenushan Satkunarajah
Project Architect
B.Arch (Hons)
Vidushi Kavindya Senavirathne
Project Architect
B.Arch (Hons)
Seshani Cooray
Project Architect
Dip (Arch Studies)
B.Arch (Hons)
M.Arch. Masters of Architecture & Environmental Design
Lihini De Alwis
Project Architect
Dip (Arch Studies)
B.Arch (Hons)
M.Arch. Masters of Architecture & Environmental Design
Anju Mendis
Interior Designer
HND in Interior Design
Waruna Lakmal
Building Technologist
PROFESSIONAL STAFF (Consultants)
Nuwan Bandaranayake
Director Engineering, Edifice Consultants (PVT) LTD. Chartered Engineer, MEE (SL), AMSSE (SL)
BSc. Eng. (Hons), PG Dip( Struct. Eng.Design), C. Eng. MIE (SL), AMSSE (SL)
Shiran Jayalath
Managing Director, Haritha Consultants (PVT) LTD. Visiting Lecturer, University of Moratuwa, Chartered Engineer MIE (SL) GMCIBSE, ACS
B.Sc(Eng), PG Dip in Building Services Engineerin, C.Eng, MIE(SL), GMCIBSE, ACS
Hasitha Gunasekara
Managing Director, ARQS Consultant (PVT) LTD. FIQSSL, ACIArb, MCIOB, MRICS, MAIQS, CQS GREENSL AP (GBCSL)
B.Sc in Quantity Surveying, M.Sc in Project Management, Dip. Commercial Low & Arbitration
Dilina Hettiarachchi
Director/ Senior Structural Engineer, CSCE (PVT)LTD
B.Sc Eng (Hons)
M.Eng (Structural Engineering Design), C.Eng MIE (SL), MSSEL (SL)
Priyantha Pushpakumara
Principal Structural Engineer/ Managing Director
B.Sc Eng(Hons.), PG.Dip (Structural Engineering Design), PG.Dip (Construction Project Management), C Eng, MAIL, MSSE(SL)
In House Companies
KWA Interiors Pvt Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Turner Walker Robinson
Melbourne, Australia.
Real estate and Development Consultancy Services
AQUEST Pvt. Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
International Collaboration
Aedas
London, Singapore, Honkong & 10 other offices around the world
Consultancy Firms
Edifice Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
QSERVE Pvt. Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
ARQS Consultant (PVT) Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Haritha Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Civil & Structural Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
