Waraka Udawalawe

Design Awards - 2025

Thema Collection

Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Hospitality Architecture - Shortlisted Nominee

A family-friendly boutique villa nestled in the lush tropics of Udawalawe, Sri Lanka where the essence of tranquillity meets contemporary comfort, overlooking a beautiful waterway and wrapped by a cluster of Jack trees, draws inspiration from the jack fruit that symbolizes abundance and rejuvenation. The charming boutique villa comprises a semi-open restaurant with an infinity swimming pool, 06 deluxe rooms, 04 family rooms, 02 large suite rooms, and an ayurvedic spa with an entrance building, all are crafted with eco-consciousness in mind. Each building block features a unique design approach that blends the hues of nature with elements inspired by the jackfruit, capturing the tropical ambiance of the surrounding environment.

Archt. Kasun C. Perera

I am Kasun C. Perera, who received the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from the University of Moratuwa, and the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the Open University of Sri Lanka and completed the professional qualification as a Chartered Architect – AIA(SL) in 2020 and the Founder of Kasun C. Perera Chartered Architect. I have received both national & international awards including the Young Architect of The Year Award (JK AYA Awards in India), Award of Excellence (SLIA Annual Awards), Platinum Award (Green Building Council of SL). My passion is practicing contemporary tropical architecture with minimalistic approach in a unique way.