Recipient of the Chairman's Award from
the Aga Kahn Award for Architecture
(the highest achievement from a group honoring architecture in
countries with a strong Muslim presence), Bawa was widely recognized
in his home country, as well as surrounding countries, but very
little in the western hemisphere. A recent monograph, published
by Thames & Hudson, finally brought some belated attention
to the architect's buildings, which consist mainly of houses
and hotels. The Kandalama Hotel is a fine example of the latter,
made possible via Sri Lanka's popularity as a tourist destination,
starting in the 1960's.
Kandalama Hotel in Sigiriya, Sri
Lanka by Geoffrey Bawa
