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De Saram House
In 1986 Geoffrey Bawa undertook the renovation of two small houses at Ward Place for Druvi and Sharmini de Saram. In April 2019 the Lunuganga Trust took on the management of the house Bawa designed, having worked with the de Sarams to fully restore this lyrical house. The restoration was part of the Trust’s programme to conserve Bawa buildings and sustain their ongoing operation and maintenance. Druvi is one of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed pianists, and the house is designed with a music room at its centre. As part of the de Saram house restoration, the Trust also undertook the conservation and display of key art works in the Bawa art collection and the de Saram family art collection. An intrinsic part of the experience of the de Saram house, these works form a crucible display of works from the '43 Group, who were a catalyzing force behind the development of 20th century Sri Lankan Art.
Dining and meeting space
This airy space features a dining table which seats 14. All windows and doors can be opened up onto a reflective pond and the main courtyard beyond. The courtyard adjacent to the dining room frames a whimsical minstrels' gallery. Ideal for private meals, meetings, workshops or press events.
Music Room
Considered the heart of the house, this beautiful, air conditioned space which holds a baby grand piano is an ideal space for intimate concerts, performances or readings. It can seat up to 40 theatre-style. The room opens out onto the main courtyard and has an attached ticketing space and restroom available if required.
Lunuganga
Geoffrey Bawa purchased an abandoned rubber estate in 1948 which he proceeded to convert into a garden and name “Lunuganga”. He continued to work on the gardens throughout his life and they were a crucial space for architectural explorations in his practice. The central house is a 1930s plantation bungalow that Bawa remodeled over the years to create vantages of garden and water. A series of terraces, pavilions and follies are scattered throughout the gardens, providing ideal vantages from which to take in the vistas.
The main bungalow, North and Eastern terraces can be hired for events of up to 100 people while many locations within the garden make for ideal performance spaces.
Catering
All caterers and vendors for events at Trust Properties need to be approved prior to the event.
Filming & Photography
Photography and filming on the properties for any purposes beyond personal use is only permitted with written approval from the Board of Trustees. Please contact events@geoffreybawa.org to make a request.
Group tours
We recommend that large groups arrange private tours. Please contact events@geoffreybawa.org to book in advance.
Contact Us
To arrange or discuss an event, or to find out rates, please contact events@geoffreybawa.org.
All income generated through venue hire goes towards the conservation and care of the collection and properties as well as the development of the on-going education and exhibition programmes.