Imperfect sustainabiltiy. The idea that we can be more conscious and considered even if it's not perfect. Every stone, door and window was lovingly hand picked for its natural beauty, texture and story telling ability. We have used natural, reclaimed, recycled and antique materials for most of this build even the roof tiles were second hand. With minimal new construction materials used. Our aim is to blend in and harmonise with the village, the jungle and paddy field which surrounds us.

Nature provided the floor plans, blueprints and inspiration. For this wonder to become a reality, we refused to destroy nature to make way for development. Pest trees have been incorporated into the landscape as boardwalks that now help to protect the natural habitats and forest floors. Whilst all other trees have been kept and preserved and even feature in some of the buildings! We have built around nature.. So it was all off the plan, it wasn't always easy - but we got creative and love the outcome.

The vision may have been ours, but the project has been lovingly created and put together by a team of local craftsmen. As we call Sri Lanka home, we have embraced the colourful, fruitful and ritualistic way of island life. It influences our design choices and steers us away from modern minimalism. We are harmonising with the culture and rich history of this island and have used reclaimed, recycled and natural materials.