Sri Lankan

Architecture with Buddhist stupas and colonial buildings.

Overview

Sri Lankan architecture, using stone and wood, features stupas, temples, and colonial houses, prominent in Sri Lanka.

Core Characteristics

• Domed stupas, stone.
• Wooden colonial verandas.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Jetavanaramaya (Sri Lanka, 3rd century).
• Galle Fort (Sri Lanka, 1588).

Architectural Connections

• Buddhist: Religious focus.
• Religious: Stupas.
• South Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Sri Lankan craftsmen, it blends Buddhist and colonial styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Stupa (element), Colonial Architecture (movement)