At Home in Sri Lanka by Tom Sykes
Sri Lanka is a place of geographic and cultural contrasts, qualities that are reflected in its extreme weather. The best Sri Lankan architecture is structurally versatile, using features such as overhanging roofs, slatted walls, and courtyards to cope with intense sunshine and sudden downpours in equal measure. Climatic factors also dominate the interiors of even the most luxurious homes: valuable antiques and art give way to simple pieces of furniture, batiks, prints, and artfully crafted cushions, with color or shadow used creatively to enliven expansive walls From the colonial grandeur of actress Gillian Anderson's secluded retreat and the sumptuous Wallawwa hotel to works by the celebrated architects Geoffrey Bawa and Anjalendran, the structures illustrated here have all been built to respond to the unpredictable natural environment, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
'A must-have for your travel book collection' - Good Things
James Fennell's photographs have appeared in many books. They range from candid portraits of Ireland's vanishing traditions and characters, to capturing the unique legacy of history and magnificence of some of Britain's finest properties.
Tom Sykes is the author of several books, including Sini Sana: Malaysian Travel Stories, Fog in Channel: Exploring Britain's Relationship with Europe, The Hitchers of Oz and No Such Thing as a Free Ride?.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500518403 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500518408 |
| Title | At Home in Sri Lanka |
| Author | Tom Sykes |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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