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Geoffrey Bawa Works in Colombo

By KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA
Free cancellation available
Price is €73 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

When the late Geoffrey Manning Bawa entered the world of architecture, he made his mark with every design he produced. Exploring modernism and its cultural implications, he created unique designs that were recognised by architects across the world. The result of these works made him the principal force behind the global concept of “tropical modernism”.

As Sri Lanka’s most influential architect, Sir Bawa built houses, hotels, schools, offices and government buildings including the Sri Lankan Parliament Building.

In this day tour, we will show you around some of his brilliant works (in Colombo and along the southern coast) that are still intact about 15 years after his passing.

Activity location

  • Lunuganga Garden Tour
    • Dedduwa Lake,
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lunuganga Garden Tour
    • Dedduwa Lake,
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka

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Geoffrey Bawa Works in Colombo
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€72.51 x 2 Adults€145.02
Total
Price is €145.02
Until Mon, 13 Apr

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    Bottled water
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    Food / Drinks
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Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Lunuganga Garden Tour

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
A beautiful garden retreat in Bentota – a piece of work that Bawa cherished throughout his life and continued to develop for about 50 years. It was one of his personal projects which turned in to a boutique hotel and is now a dream fantasy for many to have the opportunity to stay in one of the lovely suites here.

Parliament of Sri Lanka (Pass by)

In 1979 Geoffrey Bawa was summoned by the president JR Jayawardana who commissioned him to design a new Parliment on the spot. With the proposed location at Kotte, Bawa's idea was to have the new parliment sit an island amidst an artificial lake.

Paradise Road

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Once upon a time, the office of Geoffrey Bawa, is now transformed into one of the leading restaurants in Colombo. The symbols of his brand remain strong here – open pavilions, courtyards with pillars, ponds and walkways. In addition to providing a unique dining experience, The Gallery Café is also an art gallery where the creative talents of young artists are exhibited.

Geoffrey Bawa's Residence

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The residence of Geoffrey Bawa is an architectural marvel where art and artefacts from his collection are displayed. Within this residence are two bedrooms on the 1st floor which are attached and share one bathroom and a sitting room. The 3rd floor is a verandah and the 4th is an open viewing deck. Only one party can rent out the rooms at a time and this residence is also open for public viewing only by appointment.

Location

Activity location

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    Lunuganga Garden Tour
    • Dedduwa Lake,
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lunuganga Garden Tour
    • Dedduwa Lake,
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka

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