Architects gear for mega expo in 2015

Architect 2015, one of Sri Lanka's most sought after event was ceremonially launched in Colombo on Wednesday with the simultaneous felicitation of stall holders and sponsors of Architect 2014 in gala reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects(SLIA).

Archt Prof Chitra Wedikkara, President of SLIA addressing the event said Architect 2015 would bring a number of new opportunities to everyone.

She said, " the event has achieved progress in all facets. This time we also have a international conference of architects."

Prof Wedikkara added that a number of world class speakers would be addressing the annual sessions of the event with a blend of foreign and Sri Lankan architects.

Archt D H Wijewardena, Vice President SLIA, Chairman of Exhibition Committee said Architect 2014 was a tremendous success with the highest numbers of visitors who witnessed an international accepted stall system. He said this time they plan to make the event more user friendly.

Architect 2015 will be inaugurated on February 17, 2015 followed up by the National Congress on February 18, 2015.

The inaugural opening of the exhibition will take place on February 18 and will be open for public for 4 days from February 19 to 22, 2015 from 10 am to 10 pm.

The detailed Stall Layout will be presented with many new items having included to be more user friendly. Architect 2015 will have 292 stalls and 150 display panels of work done by architects during 2014.

There will be special invitation for schoolchildren so that one day of the exhibition will be dedicated for them.

Awards will be given to best stall holder and for the best display panel.

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Architects gear for mega expo in 2015