Keells Waterfront project by Balmond Studio

Keells Waterfront
Keells Waterfront
Image © Balmond Studio

The $850 million Keells Waterfront project transforms the very ideas of urbanism and architecture- fundamentally changing the way people live. Integration of multiple functional elements within one architectural composition has never been done on this scale in South-East Asia.

Keells Waterfront
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The 4.5 million sqft project includes an 800 room luxury hotel, a large high-end retail mall, luxury residencies, state of the art office space and convention areas. The overall ‘scallop’ form is reminiscent of a guard stone, reflecting Sri Lanka’s past and traditions.

Keells Waterfront
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In contrast the dynamic façade, strong horizontal projections and fluidity of the retail mall roof move towards the future. Keells Waterfront represents the engagement between individuality and universality, functionalism and aspiration. A no limits project symbolic of Sri Lanka’s ambition, drive and growth.

Keells Waterfront
Image © Balmond Studio

An icon for Sri Lanka, Waterfront is the first project of its kind in the capital city of Colombo. Situated in a premier location of the city, the scheme includes a 6 star hotel, apartment blocks, large retail centre, office buildings and car parks. It is a city within a city.

Keells Waterfront
Image © Balmond Studio

Balmond Studio is responsible for a full service of architecture, engineering, cost-control, project management and site supervision, as well as the interior design of all public spaces. Work began on the site in March 2014 and will be complete in 2018.

Keells Waterfront
Sketch © Balmond Studio
  • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Architect: Balmond Studio
  • Client: Waterfront Properties PVT, John Keells Holdings PLC
  • Built Area: 4.2 million m2
  • Budget: $850 million
  • Completion: Expected 2019
  • Images: Courtesy of Balmond Studio

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