What does it mean to design for ecological coexistence?

Join architect Sunela Jayewardene and ecologist Chaturangi Wickramaratne for an open discussion on how design can meet the needs of both humans and nature.

This panel is the first in a series of events that will expand upon and illustrate the Moonamal Award’s vision of ‘design for ecological coexistence’. These events aim to catalyse new conversations around how interdisciplinary collaboration can design projects that address the growing gap between design, ecology, and the environment.

The ‘Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award’ recognises projects that decentre the human, reverse anthropogenic degradation of the environment, and foster ecological regeneration through interdisciplinary collaboration for the coexistence of all lifeforms and landscapes. Nominations will open in August 2026, alongside further details on the Award fellowship.