LANKATILES and the Geoffrey Bawa Trust Collaborate to Shape the Future of Sri Lankan Architecture

LANKATILES and the Geoffrey Bawa Trust Collaborate to Shape the Future of Sri Lankan Architecture

Priyantha Talwatte, Managing Director of LANKATILES PLC (Right) and Channa Daswatte, Chairperson of the Geoffrey Bawa and Lunuganga Trust at the MoU signing ceremony.

Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to architecture, design excellence and the advancement of Sri Lankan living spaces, LANKATILES has announced a strategic partnership with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust. The collaboration will support the Trust’s DesignTalk platform, the Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture and other knowledge-sharing initiatives that continue to inspire and cultivate Sri Lanka’s architectural community.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to meaningful dialogue, creative exchange and the continued evolution of architecture in Sri Lanka. Aligning with Geoffrey Bawa’s enduring legacy, LANKATILES seeks to support platforms that nurture future talent and strengthen its engagement with the country’s architectural and design fraternity.

Speaking on the partnership, Priyantha Talwatte, Managing Director of LANKATILES PLC, said, “Our association with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust reflects our shared belief that architecture shapes spaces, cultural identity and lasting legacies. LANKATILES is proud to support a community that inspires future generations of architects and contributes to an enduring culture of design.”

Channa Daswatte, Chairperson of the Geoffrey Bawa and Lunuganga Trusts, added, “The Trust supports a dynamic calendar of year-round public programmes, including exhibitions, lectures and tours that engage with the natural and built environment. In working with the Trust, LANKATILES is not only supporting this important work, but is also helping the Trust grow these programmes and supporting Sri Lanka’s architectural and design community.”

Over five decades, LANKATILES has combined world-class tile and surface solutions with a commitment to thoughtful design, craftsmanship, innovation, education and industry partnerships that have enhanced how Sri Lankans design, build and experience spaces. This collaboration reinforces the company’s belief that design extends beyond buildings to shape communities, culture and lasting legacies, while further strengthening its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s architectural and design landscape.

Established by the architect in 1982, the Geoffrey Bawa Trust works to promote architecture, the arts and environmental studies in Sri Lanka and abroad. Since Geoffrey Bawa’s passing in 2003, the Trust has maintained the architect’s archives and sustained year-round public programmes, that engage broad discourse on natural and built environments and the arts. These initiatives continue to inspire architects, designers, academics and students while creating meaningful opportunities for the exchange of ideas across generations.

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