Anoma Pieris Livres

Focusing on the collaboration between various creative disciplines, this book highlights the development of Indigenous cultural centers and museums as vital social institutions. It showcases previously unrecognized architectural projects that emphasize partnership with diverse client groups, demonstrating innovative consultative processes for intercultural engagement. Through an illustrated survey, it reveals the unique contributions of these institutions to cultural heritage and community identity.

Focusing on the civil war in Sri Lanka, this study presents an intersectional and de-ethnicised perspective on political sovereignty, emphasizing the complexities of territorial struggles. It explores the multifaceted spatial dimensions of the conflict, highlighting how various factors intersect to shape the dynamics of power and governance during wartime. The analysis aims to provide a deeper understanding of the implications of territoriality in the context of civil strife.

Exploring the significance of the home and domestic life, this book delves into how intimate, ethno-cultural identities shape the concepts of nationalism, tradition, and modernity. It examines the historical context of colonial and post-colonial identity formation in Sri Lanka, highlighting the interplay between regionalism and cosmopolitanism. By analyzing the role of the home in constructing national belonging, the work sheds light on the complexities of self-fashioning in a post-colonial landscape.

From three architecture industry experts comes a book nearly as sophisticated as the luxury homes profiled within.