Condensed Curriculum Vitae 2011
Shanta Gunaratna
Academic
- University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Master of Science in Architecture MSc. (Arch)
Professional
- Fellow, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (FIASL)
Awards
- SLIA Roof Award for House in Pallawatte (1999)
Employment
1980-present - Partner, Gunaratna Associates, Chartered Architects, Engineers and Planning Consultants, Colombo
2003-2006 - Honorary Editor of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects' journal, Sri Lanka Architect
1999-2000 - Studio Instructor, Colombo School of Architecture -7th (Final) Year , Part II
1994-1999 - Studio Instructor, Colombo School of Architecture - 4th (Final) Year Part I
1989-1990 - Studio Instructor, Colombo School of Architecture - 1st Year
1989-1992 - Consultant, National Design Center (NDC)
Architectural Projects: Institutional (selected)
Asiri Surgical Hospital, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 5. A new private hospital with all modern facilities such as ICU, CCU, Operating Theatres (04), MRI, CT Scan, etc.. Board of Investment approved project (Stage 1-2004, Stage 2-2008)
See Project
Asiri Hospital, Kirula Road, Colombo 5. Extensions to existing hospital (1991-94,2005-07)
See Project
Asiri Hospital, Kirula Road, Colombo 5. A private 120-bed hospital facility including ICU, CCU, Operating Theatres (03), CT Scan, MRI, etc. (1981-86).
Dental Surgery, Ambalangoda. A well-equipped, dental and medical facility. (2004)
See Project
National Film Corporation, Colombo. Headquarters, offices and supporting services. (1998)
See Project
Boys Home for the Salvation Army, Rajagiriya. A home for orphaned boys aged 6-18. (1996)
See Project
Sri Lanka Television Training Institute, Colombo 7. The main national training facility for TV with Studio, Sound Recording, Lecture Rooms, etc. (1983-84).
See Project
Architectural Projects: Residential (selected)
Jayasinghe Residence, Colombo. Private residence architecture, interior. (2003)
See Project
Hettiarachchi Residence, Colombo. Private residence architecture, interior (2001)
See Project
Mapatuna Residence, Baddegana, Private residence architecture, interior (2000)
Apartments in Havelock Town, Colombo, Private apartment complex architecture, interior (1998)
Wimalasena Residence 2, Pallawatte, Private residence architecture, interior (1994)
See Project
Fernando Residence, Colombo, Private residence architecture, interior (1991)
See Project
Siriwardene Estate Bungalow, Private holiday retreat architecture, interior (1991)
See Project
Wimalasena Residence 1, Rajagiriya, Private residence architecture, interior (1983)
Hullugalle House 3, Colombo, Private residence architecture, interior (1980)
Hullugalle House 2, Colombo, Private residence architecture, interior (1980)
Interiors (Selected)
Asiri Surgical Hospital, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 5
Ministry of Environment Minister's office, Battaramulla
Dental Surgery, Ambalangoda
Asiri Hospital, Kirula Road, Colombo
National Film Corporation, Colombo
SLTTI, Colombo
International Irrigation Management Institute Headquarters, Colombo
Royal Netherlands Embassy Chancery offices and Conference Rooms, Colombo
Including interiors of all residential projects
Publications (selected)
Author of feature article "A Search for the National Identity" A pictorial editorial in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 107, No.2 (2008)
Author of feature article "Marketing Leadership" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 107, No.1 (2008)
Author of feature article "Architecture, Education, Integrity and Leadership" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 106, No.3 (2007)
Author of feature article "The Condo Boom: Urban Deserts and Quality Living" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 106, No.2 (2007)
Author of feature article "Tsunami" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 106, No.1 (2007)
Author of feature article "Power Homes" in Sri Lanka Architect Journal Vol.105, No. 3. (2006)
Author of feature article "Architectural Projects and Urban Deserts" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 105 No.2 (2006)
Author of feature article "The Architect Makes a Difference" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 104, No.3 (2005)
Author of feature article "A Historical Perspective" in Sri Lanka Architect Vol. 104, No.2 (2005)
Recent Press
"House with the Owner's Signature" by Kshanika Goonesekera, Daily Mirror (2007)
"Hospital with a Difference" by Dilini Wijeweera, Sri Lanka Architect (2004)
