Established by Palinda Kannangara, Palinda Kannangara Architects is known for its experiential architecture, which hinges on simplicity and connection with the natural environment. With a background in mathematics and architecture, Kannangara was trained as a student under Sri Lankan modernist architect Anura Rantavibhushana. Kannangara established his independent practice in 2005. The firm’s work has been recognised for contextual sensitivity, crafted material use, and minimalism, which reflects the Sri Lankan ethos. Their portfolio spans the breadth of Sri Lanka on a diverse palette of projects. The firm has received several prestigious national and international awards in eighteen years of practice. Their Studio at Rajagiriya is one of the winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence in Architecture 2018. The firm’s work was featured in the recent El Croquis monograph 212.