From resilience through change to excellence in design
Creating meaningful spaces that enrich how people live and connect, shaping a better world through design that breathes and inspires.
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The beginning
Where Vision Meets Timeless Design
Genesis Design was founded by renowned urban design experts and Chartered Architects, Architect Jayanath Silva and Architect Madumali Sumanadasa. Their studio is committed to creating thoughtful, enduring spaces that elevate everyday living spaces that breathe, inspire, connect people with their environment, and strengthen communities.
Highlights as the years go by
Blending architecture, engineering, and design to create spaces
that are livable, inspiring, and enduring.
Holiday Bungalow in Somawathi.
Hotel in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka.
Aperment Complex in Marine Drive, Colombo.
Religious building Design
Residence in Battaramulla.
Renovation Project in Colombo
School Design in Down south.
Interior Design
Why work with us?
A Legacy of Thoughtful Architecture That Shape Lives
We design with people in mind. Every space we create is shaped by how it will be lived in, experienced, and connected to its surroundings resulting in environments that feel natural, inspiring, and truly yours.
Victories through our journey
Honouring milestones of design excellence and the recognition earned along the way.
SLIA Heritage category 2026
Bartizan Hotel, Galle Fort
Galle fort Heritage Excellence Award 2025
Bartizan Hotel, Galle Fort
The Institute of Town Planners People's Choice Award 2024
Competition for "A New vision- Visioning tomorrow's underserved Settlements" -
Winner in the Limited Design Competition for Egyptian Embassy
Design the New Embassy Building in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Winner of the Design Award
For the competition of College of Surgeons, Colombo, Sri lanka.
National Design Excellence Award; 2018
War Memorial for Sri Lanka Air Force in Ekrla, Srilanka.
Winner of Young Designer, India; 2014.
For Holiday Bungalow Project at Somawathie for the Central Bank , Sri Lanka.
National Design Award in the Category of Religious & Cultural; 2002.
Novitiate for Fransician Sisters in Rajagiriya.
National Design Excellence Award 2001
ANCL (Lake House) Renovation, conservation and Interior Design.
National Design Award 2001: Commercial
Hatton National Bank, Wattala, Sri Lanka.
CIC Creative Use of Color in Buildings Award; 2000
ANCL building, Colombo, Sri Lanka.