Geoffrey Bawa (1919-2003) is Sri Lanka’s most renowned architect. His style is called ‘tropical modernism’. Some main characteristics of his work are:
- concern with nature and natural setting, he wanted his buildings to blend with the environment
- use of local material, ecologically sound design
In Colombo we visited Seema Malaka temple. Today, we are going to see one of several hotels designed by Geoffrey Bawa: the Blue Water Hotel on the west coast, near Colombo built in 1996–1998. Visiting the hotel came with a very pleasant surprise:
We were told that around 300 guests had been invited to this wedding.
This outfit was stunning and the young woman agreed to pose for me!!!!
What a wonderful gift for my blog and a great way to end our trip to Sri Lanka!
More Sri Lankan brides:
Bardzo ciekawa sukienka panny mlodej. Jakby polaczenie sari i mody europejskiej.
Bozenko, z serca calego dziekuje Ci za komentarze. Mam nadzieje ze czujesz sie dobrze. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
Beautiful architecture and beautiful wedding guests!
So cool!!!!
My wedding photography skills!
We should start a family business!
Of course Basienko, I will look after more exotic weddings, different religions or denominations.
Gorgeous wedding
Beautiful architecture and yes that outfit was stunning!!
Thank you for capturing such an event. Truly wonderful to see.