National Conference of Architects 2014

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the chief guest at the National Conference on Architecture 2014 at the BMICH recently. It was conducted for the 32nd consecutive year. The conference focused on the theme, 'Architects: Envisioning Future' where the role of architects and their contribution in the fast developing Sri Lanka was explored in depth.

The panel comprised keynote speaker, renowned Archt. Prof. Alan Pert from Australia and Architects Prof. Masaharo Harada from Japan, Rajesh Renganathan from India, Ismeth Raheem, Nihal Bodhinayake and Prof. Luca Molinari. The panel included Architects Pulasthi Wijekoon and Ruwani Dharmasiri.

The conference consisted of three sessions: Theoretics of Architecture, Poetics of Architecture and Politics of Architecture that imparted knowledge and value to the participants.

The sessions were followed by presentations by architecture students and a panel discussion.

The conference highlighted key drivers such as complex modern technologies, digital environments, market driven economies and global intersections based on the demands that architecture should innovatively engage in the exploration of its future according to the changing circumstances.