We create thoughtful architecture that blends integrity, excellence, and diversity of vision. For us, design is more than buildings — it’s about shaping spaces that inspire people, uplift communities, and help make the world a better place.
Genesis Design was formed by a husband and wife duo in 1994. Intially started with only two other assistant architects, The firm has gone through many phases in the constuction industry of this country; Through civil war, Covid and reason economic crisis. The pracitice, has thus eveloved with the changing times but with with it’s vision , service , architectural excellece and intergrity intact.
Husband and Wife duo are both working directors and Chartered Architects. They practice seperatly , but under one umbrella. Both have two distinctive architectral philosophies and styles of working. This diversity has enchirced the practice and enabeld creating works of excellence.
Architect Madumali has been in practice for over 15 years and has experience in a wide varity projects. She has won many accolades for her work. She is also a qualified urban designer. Educated both at the University of Moratuwa and at the Colombo school of architecture.
She is also an academic with a Master’s degree in Urban Design. She served as a year coordinator at the Colombo School of Architecture for nine years. Since resigning from CSA, she has been a visiting lecturer, design tutor, and critic at the University of Moratuwa, City School of Architecture, and the Sri Lanka Institute of Technology.
Architect Madumali Sumanadasa. AIA(sl),RIBA,MUD.
D I R E C T O R
“Architecture is basically a container of something. I hope they will enjoy not so much the teacup, but the tea.”
– Y o s h i o T a n i g u c h i
In the shaping of Architect Jayanth Silva’s journey, his time spent under the guidance of the legendary Architect Geoffrey Bawa was a defining chapter. It was here that his passion for design was nurtured, and his craft refined, paving the way for a career rooted in timeless elegance and inspired creativity.
He also served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Moratuwa and the Colombo School of Architecture. Since stepping down, he continues to lend his expertise as a visiting critic at these institutions, as well as at the Sri Lanka Institute of Technology and the Sir John Kotelawala Academy.
Architect Jayanath Silva. FIA(sl), RIBA.
C E O , D I R E C T O R
“ I don’t believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind ”
– T a d o A n d o