ARCASIA Forum 22: Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Arcasia 2025, a celebration of architectural design and innovation; exploring the future of built environments
Arcasia Forum 22: Colombo awaits
The ARCASIA Forum is a prestigious gathering of Asian architects and thinkers who exchange ideas on architecture and the environment. Held annually in a different member country, the forum fosters collaboration on critical regional issues. This year, the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects will host the event in the Colombo.
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The BMICH, Colombo
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| DATE | MORNING | AFTERNOON | EVENING |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 01 - 13th JANUARY 2025 |
ARRIVAL |
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| DAY 02 - 14th January 2025 |
Office Bearer Meeting - Saffron at the BMICH ACAE - Lavender at the BMICH ACPP - Orchid at the BMICH ACGSA - Mihilaka Medura at the BMICH ACSR - Lotus at the BMICH ACYA - Ruby at the BMICH |
Office Bearer Meeting - Saffron at the BMICH ACAE - Lavender at the BMICH ACPP - Orchid at the BMICH ACGSA - Mihilaka Medura at the BMICH ACSR - Lotus at the BMICH ACYA - Ruby at the BMICH |
Opening of ARCASIA Exhibition - Lounge at the BMICH Welcome Dinner – Blue Orbit, Citrus Lotus Tower Colombo |
| DAY 03 - 15th January 2025 |
Council Meeting Day 1 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Council Meeting Day 1 - Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Fellowship Meeting and Dinner – Balmoral, The Kingsbury Colombo |
| DAY 04 - 16th January 2025 |
Council Meeting Day 2 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
Council Meeting Day 2 – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
ARCASIA Awards for Architecture – Ballroom, The Kingsbury Colombo |
| DAY 05 - 17th January 2025 |
Forum Day 1 – Main Conference Hall at the BMICH |
Forum Day 1 – Main Conference Hall at the BMICH |
Forum Dinner – Sapphire, at the BMICH |
| DAY 06 - 18th January 2025 |
Forum Day 2 – Jasmine, Cinema, Ruby - at the BMICH |
Forum Day 2 – Jasmine, Cinema, Ruby - at the BMICH |
Friendship Nite – Honey Beach, The Kingsbury Colombo |
| DAY 07 - 19th January 2025 |
Departure |
Arrival
DATE: 13th January 2025
Office Bearers Meeting
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meetings ACAE
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meeting ACPP
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meetings ACGSA
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Committee Meeting ACSR
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS ACYA
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Opening of ARCASIA Exhibition
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 6:00 P.M
Welcome Dinner
DATE: 14th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Council Meeting Day 1
DATE: 15th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Fellowship Meeting and Dinner
DATE: 15th January 2025
TIME: 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Council Meeting Day 2
DATE: 16th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
ARCASIA Awards for Architecture
DATE: 16th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Forum Day 1
DATE: 17th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Forum Dinner
DATE: 17th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Forum Day 2
DATE: 18th January 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Friendship Nite
DATE: 18th January 2025
TIME: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Departure
DATE: 19th January 2025
Conference Program
Day 1 (17th January 2025)
| Day 1 (17th January 2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time slot | Speakers | Allocated time | |
| Session A | 8.30am-11.00am | Keynote Speech 1 - Ar. Caroline Bos (UN Studio - Netherlands) | 40min |
| Speech 1 - Prof. Ar. Thomas Spiegelhalter (Studio Thomas Spiegelhalter + Associates - USA/ Germany) | 30min | ||
| Speech 2 - Ar. Ishtiaque Zahir Titas (VITTI Stapathi Brindo - Bangladesh) | 30min | ||
| Speech 3 - Prof. Ar. Narein Perera (Sri Lanka) | 30min | ||
| Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
| Tea | 11.00am – 11.20am | ||
| Session B | 11.20am-1.50pm | Keynote Speech 2 - Ar. Eran Chen (ODA - USA) | 40min |
| Speech 4 - Ar. Onur Teke (TEKE Architects Office - Italy) | 30min | ||
| Speech 5 - Ar. Gurjit Singh Matharoo (Matharoo Associates - India) | 30min | ||
| Speech 6 - Ar. Hirante Welandawe (Sri Lanka) | 30min | ||
| Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
| Lunch | 1.50pm - 2.30pm | ||
| Session C | 2.30pm-5.00pm | Keynote Speech 3 - Ar. Joan Roig Duran (Batlleiroig - Spain) | 40min |
| Speech 7 - Ar. David Saladik (MASS Design Group - USA) | |||
| Speech 8 - Prof. Ar. Jaimini Mehta (Studio Jaimini Mehta - India) | |||
| Speech 9 - Ar. Palinda Kannagara (Sri Lanka) | |||
| Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
| Tea | 5.00pm - 5.20pm | ||
| Session D | 5.20pm - 6.20pm | Crafting Desitination: Tourism, Investement & Heritage | |
| Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) | |||
| Speech 10 - Dr. T. R. Premathilake (Environmental Archaeologist) | |||
| Speech 11 - Ar. Channa Daswatte (Sri Lanka) | |||
| Panel Discussion | 20min | ||
| Movie Screening | 6.20pm-7.45pm | Geoffrey Bawa - The Genius of the Place Introductionby–Ar.ChannaDaswatte& Ar.SumuduAthukorala |
1 hr 15min |
| Forum dinner | 8.00pm onwards | ||
Conference Program
Day 2 (18th January 2025)
| Day 2 (18th January 2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30am-10.30am |
Workshop 1 The Art of Balance: Weaving Art, Science &Technology |
Workshop 2 The Shape of Change: Crafting Buildings that Breath with Time |
Workshop 3 Human Spaces, Healing Places: The Art of Well-being through Design |
| 10.30am-11.00am | Tea | ||
| 11.00am-1.00pm |
Workshop 4 Symphonies of Collaboration: Architects as Conductors in the Orchestra of Innovation |
Workshop 5 Cities of Tomorrow: Dreamscapes Sculpted by Visionary Hands |
Workshop 6 Forging Dreams: Where Imagination Becomes Architecture |
| 1.00pm-2.00pm | Lunch | ||
| 2.00pm-4.00pm |
Workshop 7 Whispers of Earth: Crafting Sanctuaries in Harmony with Nature |
Workshop 8 Beyond the Threshold: Pioneering Materials that Reshape Reality |
Workshop 9 Nature's Symphony: Crafting Living Landscapes that Resonate with Time |
Accommodation
In the heart of Colombo, nestled between Galle Face Green and the city’s busiest hub, the World Trade Centre, The Kingsbury, Colombo celebrates meticulous service through luxury experiences. Centrally located for shopping, entertainment, and business, the hotel presents the finest accommodation, signature dining experiences, and world-class meeting and banqueting facilities as one of the most preferred Colombo hotels.
THE KINGSBURY
Available Dates
January 13th - 18th, 2025
(Maximum 6 nights)
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Twin Sharing / Double
Room Rate (per night)
USD 150 (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
transportation
* Airport transfers are optional for all attendees and are payable on
conference registration.
This is to ensure safe, and reliable logistical arrangements. *
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