Geoffrey Bawa

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The official page for the Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, pioneer of tropical modernism and one of the most influential Asian architects of the twentieth century.

11/02/2026

๐Ÿ’ญ Join us for a tour that explores the question of how we know what we know.

๐Ÿ”Ž Through the lens of the Lunuganga garden, 'Ways of Knowing' brings together works by Clara Kraft Isono, Barbara Sansoni, and Ruvin de Silva, alongside objects from the Geoffrey Bawa Collection, to explore how we learn from the world around us. This multi-sensory exhibition spans virtual reality, film, textiles, seeds, maps, and oral traditionsโ€”inviting visitors to look, listen, touch, and move.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, 17 February 2026
๐Ÿ•ฆ 6:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ The Bawa Space, 42/1 Horton Place, Colombo 07
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission is free with prior registration.
๐ŸŒ Register on Eventbrite: geoffreybawatrust.eventbrite.com

๐Ÿค 'Ways of Knowing' is supported by a generous grant from the British Council as well as Kohler India, Initiating Partner for the Geoffrey Bawa Trustโ€™s Exhibition Programme.

Photos from Geoffrey Bawa's post 08/10/2025

๐Ÿงต Weekend workshop: Mapping with Thread!

๐ŸŽจ Join visual storyteller, illustrator and animator Shenuka Corea, for a morning of stitching and socialising.

๐Ÿ‘• Mark your own stories on a wearable map with embroidery. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to embroider their own designs onto one of the Trustโ€™s limited edition Lunuganga map t-shirts. The workshop will go over basic embroidery and applique techniques. All levels of stitching and embroidery experience are welcome!

๐Ÿ›๏ธ This event is being held in celebration the opening of our re-vamped Bawa Design Store, now offering a variety of artisanal products that reflect Geoffrey Bawaโ€™s prolific career and diverse artistic interests and collaborations.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 11 October, 2025
๐Ÿ•ฆ 10:30am โ€” 12:00pm
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ LKR 3000/- (T-shirt included)
๐Ÿ“ The Bawa Space, 42/1 Horton Place, Colombo 07
๐Ÿ‘› Purchase ticket via: https://geoffreybawa.myshopify.com/products/workshop-mapping-with-thread-with-shenuka-corea

๐Ÿฅค Workshop materials including the T-shirt, and refreshments will be provided. Suitable for ages 15 and up.

๐Ÿ‘๏ธโ€๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ The Bawa Space welcomes all visitors and aims to be accessible to everyone. For more information on visiting us, you can read or listen to our previsit guides at: geoffreybawa.com/ways-of-knowing

Photos from Geoffrey Bawa's post 31/07/2025
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Thursday 11:30 - 17:30
Friday 11:30 - 17:30
Saturday 11:30 - 17:30
Sunday 11:30 - 17:30