Much More From a Lot Less: The Architecture of C. Anjalendran

Date: Tuesday 23 Mar 2010
Time: 18.30

Description: International Dialogues: Architecture and Climate Change Series

The eminent Sri Lankan architect C. Anjalendran presents his work which is imbued with a simple directness acknowledging the rich vernacular traditions of his homeland. His visionary projects include the SOS Children’s Village orphanages that are created from cheap locally sourced materials, consume minimal energy, while at the same time fusing together the various traditions of a tragically divided country.

Introduced by David Robson, author of Anjalendran – Architect of Sri Lanka. With support from the Friends of Sri Lanka.

Venue: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD

Contacts: All talks in this series £8.50/£5.50 unless otherwise stated.

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