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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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