THILAN KOTHTHIGODA

Chartered Architect, AIA(SL), RIBA, RDI(New York), GreenSL(AP), M.Sc. (Architecture), B.Sc.(Built Environment), Dip.(Advertising and Communication) Director KWA Architects, Award Winner 2019 Asia Pacific Architectural Awards

Mr. Koththigoda worked in the UK and the Middle East prior to forming KWA and has won numerous academic awards including Professor K.R.S. Peiris Design award for the best designer in M.Sc. Architecture. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects award for the best part III results, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects award for the best results in M.Sc. Architecture and from the University of Moratuwa, the awards for best results in M.Sc. Architecture and B.Sc. Built Environment degrees. He is widely considered as one of the best modern architects in Sri Lanka. His designs have won local and international awards with the most recent being the Award for the best design at Asia Pacific Architectural Awards. His work include some of the most popular shopping complexes, hotels and restaurants, retail outlets, train stations and apartment complexes in Sri Lanka and overseas.

Mr. Koththigoda will do an interactive session covering,

Latest trends in Building and Construction Engineering Intelligent buildings and use of technology in construction industry

Creative thinking and skills required to become an architect Career opportunity and education options in Building and Construction Industry