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Anjalendran

Architect of Sri Lanka

Anjalendran
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Author David Robson
Photographs Waruna Gomis
Price JPY 6,600
ISBN 978-0-8048-4038-5
Format 229×254mm 240pages
Availability Out-of-print
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During the past 25 years of civil war in Sri Lanka, Anjalendran has stayed on, creating architecture that has attracted interest across the entire Indian subcontinent.In Anjalendran, David Robson explores this unique man and his uncommon vision. Anjalendranニs buildings have a simple directness and although totally modern in spirit, they acknowledge the rich traditions of Sri Lanka. Whether working with ample budgets or at rock bottom cost (like his SOS Childrenニs Village orphanages), his work focuses not only on creative buildings, but-:a la Frank Lloyd Wright-:also their landscaping, furniture and decoration.Just as interesting as the architecture is the process by which Anjalendran works-:from home, never employing more than four student assistants, with no office, no secretary, no car and no cell phone. He operates without a bank account and has never signed a contract with either a client or a builder. With stunning color photographs, plan details and behind-the-scenes insights, Anjalendran sheds light on the works of this exceptional man.

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