The ?lookout point? is located in the astonishing hill country of Sri Lanka. The site is a steeply sloping land accessed at its highest point, allows for breathtaking views of the mountains around all the way up to Gampola and beyond. The tight budget of the clients allowed for very little earth work, retaining walls. The brief called for a small 1300 sqft family home for two veterinary scientists and their daughter.

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Architects: KWA Architects · Office Profile

Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka

Architect In Charge: Thilan Koththigoda

Area: 1300.0 ft2

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Eresh Weerasuriya · Photographer Profile
Structural Engineer: Gayan Wanasinghe

Contractor: Millenium House and Construction

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From the architect. The ?lookout point? is located in the astonishing hill country of Sri Lanka. The site is a steeply sloping land accessed at its highest point, allows for breathtaking views of the mountains around all the way up to Gampola and beyond. The tight budget of the clients allowed for very little earth work, retaining walls. The brief called for a small 1300 sqft family home for two veterinary scientists and their daughter.

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