Hotel Landscape Project at Pahiyangala, Sri Lanka
To transform the hotel into an organized, guest-friendly, and nature-integrated landscape, balancing aesthetics with practicality, circulation, and guest comfort while preserving the peaceful, stream-side environment near the Pahiyangala Cave.
Entry Landscape & Car Parking Area
The arrival experience was strategically redefined to create a clear and welcoming entrance sequence that immediately establishes the hotel's professional identity. The design achieved this by replacing the old boundary with a sleek, modern fence and providing a highly structured, asphalt-paved car parking area that ensures efficient vehicle organization. Key improvements included using soft planting along the boundaries to soften the architecture and the replacement of any hazardous trees with robust shade trees within the parking lot itself, enhancing guest comfort. The overall design ensures a clean visual approach toward the hotel bridge and reception, setting the tone for smooth arrival and circulation for both guests and staff.
Hotel Front Yard
The central foreground of the hotel is designed as an attractive multifunctional space, organized to maximize guest leisure and interaction, and is divided into two distinct subzones connected by a wide paved path. The entire area is defined by a dense canopy of mature trees, providing natural shade and a comfortable atmosphere.
Outdoor Dining Area
An open-air dining space positioned to capture scenic views and natural ambiance, paved with textured stone and arranged with neat rows of tables. Features include a stone retaining wall and a shaded pergola covered in climbers.
Swing Area
A relaxed recreational spot under partial shade with durable paving, low decorative terracotta wall, and a central swing structure, designed for family visitors.
Outdoor Wedding Space & Photo Location
A dedicated open space for small ceremonies and photography. The design centers on a manicured, lawn-free access path flanked by formal hedging, natural boulders, and an elegant classical pavilion as a focal point. Dense planting and modern slatted screening provide a photogenic backdrop. Durable flat stone paving addresses leech concerns and provides flexibility for event setup.
Hotel Backyard
The backyard connects essential hotel functions while maintaining a calm guest environment. Pathways are paved with white sand and lined with lush planting, creating serene relaxation pockets and buffer zones that separate guest and service areas.
Staff Building & Service Area
A clearly separated utility zone with dedicated staff buildings and white-sand access routes. Extensive perimeter planting screens service structures from guest views while ensuring efficient internal circulation and integrated drainage.
Development Phases
Site Analysis
Site survey and guest-flow analysis.
Design Development
Concept and resort-specific detailing.
Documentation
Construction drawings and schedules.
Construction
Full implementation and fit-out for guest use.