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House in a House in Colombo

5 Dec 2022

Design: Read Studio

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

House in a House Colombo Sri Lanka

Photos: Eresh Weerasuriya

House in a House, Sri Lanka

House in a House is a light, airy private residence in suburban Colombo. It’s barn-like profile intersecting a house-like void has given the nickname “House in a house.”

House in a House Colombo

House in a House Colombo

The interiors are filled with soft light filtering through a series of skylights, & deeply recessed glazing cuts out the glare and heat gain, high ceilings draw hot air up, inducing airflow, and the deep ceiling cavity creates a thermal buffer: creating a passively controlled and conditioned environment inside.

House in a House Colombo

House in a House Colombo

House in a House Colombo Sri Lanka

With the sun’s movement, the metal screen changes its pattern, and the light from skylights travels the walls, activating drama. Free-plan, high-volume public spaces are juxtaposition with discreet private areas. The house can extend boundaries through verandas to the gardens or shrink to a minimum depending on the weather or the occasion.

Sri Lankan property design by Read Studio

House in a House Colombo Sri Lanka by Read Studio

New Sri Lanka residence

House in a House in Colombo, Sri Lanka – Building Information

Architecture: Read Studio – https://readstudio.com.au/

Sri Lankan Real Estate design by Read Studio Sri Lankan residence by Read Studio

231 Sqm total building area
379 Sqm site area

2015 Completed
2019 Featured in Habitus Magazine
2019 Nominated for Habitus House of the Year

House in a House Colombo Sri Lanka

Photography: Eresh Weerasuriya

House in a House in Colombo Sri Lanka images / information received 051222 from Read Studio

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka, South Asia

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