The building concept was inspired by the natural environmental conditions of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The aim was to create a building that would be comfortable with out airconditioning.
Through these design objectives this building was created:
"The original design was developed in the spirit of Ena de Silva House, though the plot was narrower and longer. A first courtyard, separated from the street by a two storey lodge containing garages, servants' accommodation and an entrance archway, faced a single story pavilion containing a dining room and kitchens. Beyond, a formal courtyard led to the main pavilion, which was occupied by the principal living room with bedrooms on an upper floor. The living room opened via a covered verandah into a final garden courtyard."
Robson, David (2002), Geoffrey Bawa: The complete Works, London: Thames and Hudson.
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