23/03/2026
KESELWATTA HOUSE
Nestled within a lush landscape, Keselwatta House unfolds as a sculptural exploration of suburban living, where every corner engages with nature. Articulated formal garden spaces at ground level invite picturesque views and natural ventilation, while the architecture itself opens seamlessly toward the outdoors — creating a home that breathes with its environment.
The arrival experience is defined by a grand double-height entrance, oriented toward a private courtyard. Serving as the heart of the home, the courtyard illuminates and ventilates the living spaces, blurring the line between interior and exterior. Upstairs, terraces and a shrine area frame the landscape, providing intimate moments of reflection and connection with the surroundings.
Inside, a free-plan layout with minimal partitions encourages fluid movement and natural airflow throughout. The pristine white interiors are complemented by timber doors, windows, and roof ceilings, along with tiled flooring, creating a crisp modernist aesthetic. Vertical steel columns rise to the roof, harmonizing with the coconut trees beyond and giving the house a distinctive character. Overhead canopies provide shade while adding an elegant architectural rhythm that completes the composition.
This isn’t merely a home.
It’s a dialogue with nature.
A sculpture in space.
A sanctuary of light, flow, and serenity.
Client: Mrs. Dilshika Cooray
Cost: LKR 30 Million
Completion: 2011
Architects:Habitat Chartered Architects & Engineers
Project Type: Private Residence
Key Features: Double-height entrance, private courtyard, terraces, free-plan interiors, steel columns integrated with landscape, timber finishes, natural ventilation.
