Geoffrey Manning Bawa – Decolonizing Architecture

Geoffrey Manning Bawa's diverse architectural legacy receives its first comprehensive examination through a distinctly Sri Lankan lens in this long-awaited study. Architect and historian Shanti Jayawardene draws on a lifetime of engagement with Bawa's work to explore how he navigated the tension between his European training and his quiet yet profound rejection of colonial influence. The book presents a nuanced portrait of a creative mind shaped by his era, whose designs became an act of cultural resistance.