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Tharanga Hewage Chartered ArchitectUrban Family Retreat at Gampaha | A Vision of Seamless Flow
In the heart of Gampaha, an extraordinary residential project has emerged—a refined family retreat that balances modern design with comfort and functionality. The "Pass By Spaces" concept, central to this architectural vision, ensures that each area of the home flows seamlessly into the next. This thoughtful design approach creates a sense of unity and connection throughout the home, offering a sophisticated yet tranquil living experience for its residents.
The Design Concept: "Pass By Spaces"
The underlying philosophy of the project centers on the concept of “Pass By Spaces”—a circulation strategy that serves as the spine of the home. By utilizing this continuous circulation, the design allows the different spaces to interact with one another naturally. From the family living room to the study, guest areas, and private bedrooms, each function flows into the next through this unified circulation, creating a harmonious journey through the home. This approach not only enhances spatial connectivity but also fosters a sense of movement, encouraging ease and fluidity in daily living.
Architectural Team & Project Details
• Principal Architect | Archt. Tharanga Hewage contact | 076 869 0315
• Junior Architects | Sewwandi Nayanathara / Isuri Hettiarachchi
• Structural Engineer | Mr. Mahinda Rathnasiri
• Contractor | Mr. Lal Anura | Lal Construction
• Interior Architecture | Tharanga Hewage Chartered Architect
• Interior design and Contractor | Monara Creations
• Furniture | Singhe Furniture
• Window Fashion | Dilshan Drapers
• Wall Arts | Chakad Creation
• Land Extent | 25.01 perches
• Total Floor Area | 5059 sqft
• Ground Floor | 2802 sqft
• First Floor | 1878 sqft
• Roof Slab & Terraces | 379 sqft
• Photography | Ganidu Balasuriya photography
• Videography | Neyomal Rangeeth
Key Features of the Residence
Exterior and Car Porch:
The home’s exterior is marked by a sleek, modern design that complements its surroundings. A two-vehicle car porch provides ample space and easy access, while maintaining an elegant, minimalistic aesthetic.
Main Circulation:
The hallmark of this design is its single-spine circulation, which connects all key areas of the home. This circulation serves as the backbone of the house, facilitating smooth transitions between private and social spaces. The careful placement of rooms ensures that the flow is intuitive and unobtrusive, allowing each space to remain distinct while still being interconnected.
Interior Layout:
• Bedrooms: The home features five generously sized bedrooms, each designed to offer privacy and comfort. Some bedrooms include private terraces, providing residents with an intimate outdoor space.
• Family & Guest Areas: The expansive family living room is a central gathering space, complemented by a mini pantry for convenience. A dedicated guest living and dining area ensures that visitors enjoy a separate, comfortable space.
• Work & Study: A tranquil study room offers a quiet area for focus and reflection, while a flexible meeting room is perfect for professional engagements or personal gatherings.
• Private Spaces: In addition to the main living areas, the home includes a maid’s room, a laundry room, and four well-appointed bathrooms, including a powder room for guests.
• Storage & Utility: Thoughtful planning includes a generator room and ample storage space to meet the needs of modern living.
Design Considerations
A primary focus of the design is to maximize natural light and ventilation throughout the home. The strategic placement of windows, terraces, and open spaces ensures that every room benefits from an abundance of daylight and fresh air, creating an airy and welcoming environment.
Sustainability also plays a key role in this design. Eco-friendly materials are incorporated to ensure energy efficiency, while landscaping is carefully integrated to maintain harmony between the indoors and the surrounding environment. These design elements allow the home to feel like a serene retreat amidst the urban landscape of Gampaha.
Conclusion
The “Pass By Spaces” design concept not only elevates the architectural experience but also fosters a sense of connection and tranquility for the residents of this urban family retreat. With a seamless flow between spaces, thoughtful use of materials, and an emphasis on sustainability, this home exemplifies a modern approach to residential design that prioritizes both style and functionality. For prospective homeowners looking to create a space that embodies both beauty and practicality, this project serves as a testament to what can be achieved through innovative design and meticulous attention to detail.
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Garrison CollectionIn collaboration with the talented designers at Cove House, we’ve elevated this stunning home using our exquisite Walden floors from the Beverly Hills collection. Amidst the Mediterranean charm and Riviera views, this property experienced a remarkable transformation. Infusing each room with elegance and brightness, our Walden floors’ wide oak planks created a captivating atmosphere throughout.
For those prioritizing superior durability and exceptional specifications in wide-plank engineered flooring, our Beverly Hills collection is the ultimate choice. Named after the renowned city itself, these floors exude luxury and sophistication, elevating every space they grace. With impressively wide 9-1/2 inch planks, finished with Urethane with Aluminum Oxide in a range of rich, modern colors, they were the perfect selection to rejuvenate this home.
Our Walden floors served as the cornerstone of this renovation, enhancing the ambiance of every space and transforming the property into a haven of timeless elegance and comfort. Whether revamping a primary suite or creating a serene retreat in a downstairs bathroom, our Walden floors deliver unmatched style and quality.
Floor Name: Walden
Collection: Beverly Hills
Brand: Garrison Collection
Location: Los Angeles, CA
DGI Design x BuildAt the center of this home, the kitchen isn’t just a place to cook—it’s where the family comes together. Designed with an open-concept layout, it flows effortlessly into the surrounding spaces, making it as inviting as it is functional. Since the homeowners are passionate about cooking, we prioritized thoughtful details, like a waterfall edge at the end of the island closest to the range to make meal prep an easy clean up. The oversized island acts as both a workspace and a gathering spot, providing ample room for everything. To enhance its overall impact, we selected an Orca stone for its continuous pattern and installed it with a book-matched pattern, ensuring a flawless, uninterrupted look across this showstopping centerpiece.
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Lumar InteriorsThis stunning custom build home is nestled on a picturesque tree-lined street in Oakville. We met the clients at the beginning stages of designing their dream home. Their objective was to design and furnish a home that would suit their lifestyle and family needs. They love to entertain and often host large family gatherings.
Clients wanted a more transitional look and feel for this house. Their previous house was very traditional in style and décor. They wanted to move away from that to a much more transitional style, and they wanted a different colour palette from the previous house. They wanted a lighter and fresher colour scheme for this new house.
Collaborating with Dina Mati, we crafted spaces that prioritize both functionality and timeless aesthetics.
For more about Lumar Interiors, see here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/
To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/oakville-transitional-home-design
LINKORI Luxury Lighting & ChandeliersA modern living room defined by warm ambient lighting and sculptural design elements.
The alabaster chandelier introduces a soft, diffused glow that enhances material richness and spatial balance.
Positioned above the central lounge area, it functions as both a lighting source and a design statement.
Perfect for interiors that prioritize atmosphere, softness, and architectural calm.
UserMaceo May is the first residenital and 100% affordable housing development on Treasure Island in San Fransciso Bay. The buiding is a six-story, all-electric modular construction affordable housing project with 104 homes for formerly homeless veterans and their families. The apartment building offers 1 on-site manager’s unit and a mix of 24 studio, 47 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom units.
Net zero capable, Maceo May features custom Series 6000 windows from All Weather Architectural Aluminum to maximize energy efficiency. Passive design strategies and superior ventilation also limit energy use, create good air quality, and support the thermal comfort of residents. The operable All Weather Series 6000 windows are oriented to take advantage of San Francisco Bay breezes.
Amenities include residential services, property management offices, a community room, shared laundry room, parking, bicycle storage, common outdoor areas, a forested healing garden, a playground, and a roof deck.
Pursuing Fitwell certification, Maceo May emphasizes social cohesion and wellness with active design principles within the building to connect residents to each other. On track to earn a GreenPoint Gold certification, the project prioritizes resilience and sustainability by utilizing durable materials designed to withstand natural disasters and the effects of climate change.
NanabodeComprising three versatile structures that can stand alone or interconnect, each dwelling features warm wood cladding and a solar roof, seamlessly integrating eco-friendly elements. The design prioritizes panoramic views, seamlessly merging the interior with the natural surroundings. Thoughtful placement of windows floods the space with natural light, creating an airy atmosphere. Whether enjoyed as standalone retreats or combined to form a communal haven, The Village invites residents to embrace a minimalist, nature-centric lifestyle within a stylish and sustainable architectural framework.
Famaliving San DiegoThe Icaro is a sectional sofa made for people who prioritize comfort above everything else. It comes with convenient features like slide out seats, an adjustable headrest position, and a storage chaise lounge with an adjustable leg rest. The Icaro is made in Spain by world-renowned manufacturer Famaliving, which means it's constructed with quality materials and can be customized to fit your home's design. Everything from its size to its features, and even the color options consisting of 600 different types of colors and patterned fabrics, can be chosen to create the perfect sofa. You also have the option of using wood or metal for the legs, whichever works for your personal style. All the pillowcases of this gorgeous sectional sofa are removable and washable - a wonderful feature for those with kids and pets. All Famaliving furniture comes with the lifetime warranty on the frame and 10 years on the sofa seat suspension system.
Dimensions: Customizable
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Danielle Rose Design Co.We were hired to turn a 1950s split-level into a forever home for our clients, a growing family who fell in love with their home for the location. Over the course of two years, we transformed the space, adding an extensive amount of square footage to the home’s footprint, raising ceilings, and adding a third floor. We prioritized stylish and enduring materials like handmade tiles and natural stone to create a warm and livable aesthetic for family living.
Dream Coast BuildersExpansive windows capture shimmering water, reflecting across a long, bright vanity with refined cabinetry and generous drawers. A frameless glass shower anchors the corner, its clean geometry echoing the minimalist bathroom ideas present throughout. Wood-look flooring adds coastal warmth beneath a sculptural light, enhancing contemporary bathroom style without distraction. Polished counters and discreet storage create an uncluttered canvas for modern bathroom decor and daily routines. The composition supports bathroom remodeling ideas that prioritize openness, symmetry, and restorative light. Subtle detailing, coordinated metals, and clear lines reinforce bathroom interior design tailored to luxurious ease. From mirror-wrapped perspectives to balanced proportions, every gesture advances modern bathroom design, bathroom cabinets design, and bathroom lighting design crafting a luxury bathroom renovation where serenity meets the shoreline.
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and MattressesWhether it’s style, comfort or versatility you prioritize in dining room furniture, the Teagan dining collection is an excellent choice. This set’s rich walnut veneers lend a stunning, warm look that will beautify any space, while the linen-look upholstery in chocolate adds the perfect finishing touch.
dwr-furniture.comElevate Your Home: The Secolo Sofa & Pacha Chair
Redefine modern living with the Secolo Sofa and Pacha Chair—a dynamic duo that blends sculptural design with cloud-like comfort.
The Secolo Sofa features soft, inviting curves and a signature cut-out backrest, creating an open, conversational centerpiece that fosters connection in any space. Its integrated side tables and brass base belt add a touch of refined luxury.
The Pacha Chair is an icon of 1970s modernism, with a bold organic silhouette and plush cushioning that feels like sitting on a cloud. Its low, legless profile brings lightness and airiness to contemporary interiors.
Together, they form a cohesive, stylish statement—perfect for elevating your home’s aesthetic while prioritizing comfort and timeless design.
Living with LoloPool House in Bronco | Key Feature: A Scottsdale new-build rooted in sculptural modernism, Bronco Revival balances bold black-and-white contrast with organic textures, natural wood elements, and statement lighting. As a groundbreaking “Live Lab” designer residence, it’s a first-of-its-kind space where luxury furnishings are tested in real-world conditions before being introduced into high-profile client homes.
Challenge: Because Bronco Revival was the designer’s personal residence, the project carried a unique level of pressure and intention. The challenge was creating a Scottsdale new-build that felt elevated and editorial while still functioning as a true family home. Every selection had to balance bold sculptural modernism (high contrast, statement lighting, architectural furnishings) with durability, comfort, and day-to-day livability. In addition, the home served as a “Live Lab,” meaning new vendors, materials, and luxury furnishings needed to be tested in real-life conditions before being trusted for future high-profile client projects.
Solution: We approached the project with a highly curated, test-and-refine design strategy, treating each space as both a finished interior and a real-world evaluation environment. Key furnishings, textiles, and materials were selected to support the modern organic vision while also standing up to the demands of everyday family life. We worked through selections intentionally, layering in bold contrast, natural woods, and sculptural statement pieces, while prioritizing performance materials, pet-friendly durability, and timeless foundational elements. By using the home as a lived-in showroom, we were able to validate what truly performs beautifully, refine our vendor relationships, and confidently carry those proven selections into future client designs.
Materials: MadeGoods: Sculptural Davion coffee tables |
Loloi: Custom performance rug collection |
Schumacher: Bespoke drapery fabrication |
Aesthetic Wall Coverings: Pioneering wallpaper application on ceiling beams |
Zac + Fox: Exclusive textile collaboration via Made Resource Group |
Budget ($ Range): $300K |
Timeline (Duration): 4 MONTHS
Pamela Harvey InteriorsWe are so proud to have owner Pamela Harvey's master suite as part of an editorial profile in Romantic Homes magazine. By prioritizing the design of her own bedroom, she was able to create a relaxing and romantic space to come home to. From a soft soothing color palette to black contemporary drum shades, the contrast is what makes the space stand out. Read more from Romantic Homes here: http://www.engagedlifestyle.com/collections/romantic-homes/products/romantic-homes-july-2016?variant=22011303107
DwellifyIn this kitchen remodeling project, our homeowners envisioned a clean and inviting Scandinavian-style space. To achieve their desired aesthetic, we prioritized several key elements. The first step involved updating the backsplash with fresh white tiles, creating a bright and airy backdrop that epitomized the Scandinavian design philosophy. The lighting in both the kitchen and dining room was meticulously chosen to elevate the space. We installed modern fixtures that emitted warm, diffused light, adding a cozy ambiance and enhancing the overall atmosphere. To further enhance the Scandinavian charm, the white kitchen cabinets were adorned with new gold hardware, providing a subtle touch of elegance and contrast. The gold sink faucet harmonized with the hardware, ensuring a cohesive and stylish look. A kitchen island was added to increase functionality, featuring matching white cabinets and a countertop, seamlessly integrating with the rest of the kitchen. Finally, the hardwood flooring brought warmth and natural beauty, completing the Scandinavian-inspired transformation. The result was a clean, inviting, and harmonious kitchen that perfectly captured the essence of Scandinavian design
UserTo ensure peak performance, the Boise Passive House utilized triple-pane glazing with the A5 aluminum window, Air-Lux Sliding door, and A7 swing door. Each product brings dynamic efficiency, further affirming an air-tight building envelope. The increased air-seals, larger thermal breaks, argon-filled glazing, and low-E glass, may be standard features for the Glo Series but they provide exceptional performance just the same. Furthermore, the low iron glass and slim frame profiles provide clarity and increased views prioritizing overall aesthetics despite their notable efficiency values.
Levite Construction CoTransforming A Kitchen in Shoreline, A Stunning Kitchen Remodeling Project!
Levite Construction is thrilled to showcase our latest kitchen remodeling project in Shoreline. This transformative endeavor involved the removal of a few walls and a complete reconfiguration of the kitchen layout, resulting in a remarkable and functional design and an open concept modern kitchen flow.
With meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship, our talented team has worked tirelessly to bring together a perfect blend of modernity and practicality. The result is a kitchen that not only enhances the beauty of the home but also maximizes its functionality.
Gone are the restrictive walls that once divided your kitchen from the rest of the house. By removing these barriers, we have created an open-concept layout that seamlessly integrates with your living and dining areas. This new configuration fosters a sense of togetherness, allowing you to interact with your loved ones while preparing delicious meals.
Our team has carefully selected high-quality materials and finishes to complement the aesthetics of this home. From sleek countertops to stylish two tones cabinetry colors, every element has been chosen with utmost care. We understand the importance of durability and longevity, which is why our choices not only exude elegance but also stand the test of time.
The new kitchen design prioritizes functionality, ensuring that every aspect serves a purpose. We have optimized storage space with innovative solutions, making it easier than ever to organize your cookware, utensils, and pantry items. The layout has been carefully planned to streamline the workflow, placing the essentials within easy reach and minimizing unnecessary steps.
But it's not just about practicality; we believe that beauty should be a cornerstone of every kitchen. Our design team has incorporated stunning lighting fixtures that accentuate the space and create a warm and inviting ambiance. The harmonious blend of natural and artificial lighting enhances both functionality and aesthetics, making the kitchen a joy to work in at any time of the day.
With our kitchen remodeling expertise, we will create a space that will surpass your expectations. We are dedicated to transforming your kitchen into a hub of inspiration, culinary creativity, and family bonding.
Are you ready to experience the magic of a kitchen remodel? Contact Levite Construction today to embark on your own journey of creating a kitchen that combines beauty, functionality, and a touch of modern sophistication.
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Globex Developments Inc.Located in the charming Chicago suburbs, this expertly crafted home by Globex Developments redefines modern living. With its innovative design and meticulous attention to detail, this residence harmoniously blends contemporary aesthetics with everyday functionality. The Globex team prioritizes quality craftsmanship, ensuring each space reflects a perfect balance of style and comfort. From striking interior features to streamlined architectural lines, this home embodies true modern elegance.
Squared ArchitectsThe Rosebury Farm project by Squared Architects is a thoughtfully planned residential development located on the edge of suburban London, designed to balance contemporary living with a strong sensitivity to its rural surroundings. Set within a green belt context, the scheme consists of a collection of individually designed homes that follow a self-build or custom-build approach, allowing for variation while maintaining a cohesive architectural identity.
The design emphasizes integration with the landscape, using staggered building forms and carefully arranged massing to reduce visual impact and preserve key views across the site. Natural materials and a restrained palette help the homes blend into their environment, while features such as green walls and planted areas reinforce the connection between architecture and nature.
Internally, the houses are designed with flexible, open-plan layouts that support modern living, prioritizing natural light and spatial fluidity. Sustainability is a core principle throughout the project, with energy-efficient strategies and environmentally responsive design choices embedded from the outset.
Overall, Rosebury Farm represents a contemporary yet context-sensitive housing model, combining architectural quality, environmental awareness, and a community-oriented approach to residential development.
GP"A stunning example of Transitional Modern design that prioritizes light and texture. This kitchen features premium quartz countertops meticulously fabricated to fit a professional apron-front sink, paired with a classic white shaker cabinetry. At Granite Palace, we specialize in providing the high-quality stone and cabinetry solutions that builders and contractors need to deliver a 'well-done' standard in every project.
Whether you are working on a complete remodel or a new build, our team ensures that every detail—from the seamless countertop installation to the integrated appliance layout—meets the highest expectations of craftsmanship. Let's elevate your next residential project together. ⚒️"
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