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Traditional Sri Lankan Veranda House Concept for Kandy

An aged tiled roof, a simple columned veranda and pale walls give this house a distinctly traditional Sri Lankan character.

Design notes

What this design explores

An aged tiled roof, a simple columned veranda and pale walls give this house a distinctly traditional Sri Lankan character. The entrance is centred between arched openings, with a low terrace and stepping stones leading across the lawn. A large tree extends over the roof, reinforcing the settled garden setting.

For a Kandy home brief, the image may be useful when discussing familiar proportions and an understated veranda. The existing word restored in the title should not be treated as evidence of a documented conservation project. No restoration history or heritage status has been supplied for this reference.

Structa can explore which traditional elements suit a new design and which need specialist assessment in an existing building. Roof condition, rainwater disposal and the relationship between tree branches and tiles are practical concerns. Keeping the veranda comfortable and the entrance legible would help preserve the calm character without adding unnecessary decoration.

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