Kithul-Ami

Kengo Kuma and AssociatesSri Lanka2020Павильоны

KKAA was asked to design a pavilion for the centenary celebration of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa’s birth. By using a local vine called Kithul, often used in Sri Lankan traditional craft, we tried to achieve the softness of Bawa’s architecture and showcase concretely the fact that his individuality is rooted in the nature and culture of Sri Lanka. The pavilion is a hybrid structure of Kithul and steel mesh, providing a botanical materiality, while at the same time being very durable. M

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