Ever since discovering Geoffrey Bawa's work I have found his architecture, interiors and landscapes continually fascinating. Bawa was not only an architect of enormous talent and insight working in the tropical Asian context, but also meticulously designed the extensive landscapes and gardens surrounding his buildings down to the placement of every exact type of plant. The courtyard houses Bawa is most well known for continue to be relevant in the contemporary context of our desire to merge the line between the internal and external. Bawa's interiors were no less meticulous with every item envisaged down to the last detail. His drawings are artworks in themselves and a testament to his attention to detail as well as his grand vision and love for the Ceylonese landscape.
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I've just stumbled across your blog and am loving your photos and commentary! I also zoom in on gardens, especially other peoples, there is so much to learn from differences. The community gardens look healthy, would love to talk to the gardeners!
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Hi Vicki, Bawa is my absolute favourite architect, landscape designer, furniture designer... hence his work is just so well integrated with its environment. So glad you like the images, they are some of my favourites!
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