The Sri Lanka Institute of Architects ‘Architects’ Awards Night 2018’, was held at the Hilton Hotel Colombo recently.
The event was graced by Architect. Marina Tabassum, the winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2016, SLIA President, Archt. D.H. Wijewardena, Senior Vice President, Council Members, renowned Architects and representatives of other professions in the construction industry.
Over 60 entries were considered under twelve different categories such as Member Panel Award, Most Attractive Display Panel - Printed format and Digital format, Most Informative Display Format - Printed format and Digital format, ARCASIA Awards, Research Awards, Creative Use of Colour Awards, Design Awards, Young Architect of the Year Award and the SLIA President’s Award for Exceptional Architectural talents displayed in the Designing of an Overseas Project.
For Design and Colour Awards, 15 entries were short listed, while all the stake holders, who were involved in these projects and representatives of all allied professional institutions were also present at this gala event.
A highlight of the evening was the ‘The Lifetime Achievement Award’ which was given to Archt. Prof. Lakshman Alwis, who has made an immense contribution to the architectural fraternity.
The main sponsors of the event were JAT Holdings and True Value Green Products, while the co-sponsors were Sincon International and Sri Lankan Airlines.