Architect Ilmi

Architecture is about solving a problem. Breaking down it’s complexity, and presenting it in a simple and elegant way. ⭐

It's about adding imagination and creativity and turning the chaos of ideas, needs, and restrictions into a design that works well together while also meeting the needs of the people who use it. 🖌️

Every line we draw, every object we choose, and every space we make is a step towards clarity and coherence. 🎨

In architecture, I always respect the idea of “less is more”. 🤍

Minimalism doesn't mean lack; but a celebration of a design where every little detail has a purpose to serve in the big picture. 🧩
In minimalistic architecture, there is no need to add more or take away, as the design is maintaining its balance. 🏛️

Architects have the power to make places that have a significant effect on our lives. Let's look at how buildings change our immediate surroundings and then affect our health and well-being in the long run. 🏰

🌲 Immediate environment:

Architecture sets the stage for how we live and work together every day. Open areas encourage people to interact with each other, which builds a sense of connection. Natural light and well-ventilated spaces make us happier and more productive, while poorly built buildings can drain our energy and less healthy. Carefully designed buildings can energise the people, creating an ideal environment for growth and development.🌱

🤸Health and well-being:

Buildings have an immense impact on our physical and mental health, beyond how they look. Access to green areas and nature in cities can help us feel less stressed and anxious, which improves our quality of life as a whole. On the other hand, poor air quality alone in a building can create a variety of sicknesses, reduce productivity and increase absenteeism. Not only does sustainable architecture help the planet, but it also helps people stay healthy in the long run.🥳

💚 Inclusivity to Empower People:

Architecture has the power to bring people together or keep them apart. Barrier-free designs and equipment that is easy to use give people with disabilities more power, which promotes inclusion and equality. Careful urban planning can also encourage people to be active by making it easier to walk and ride a bike, which in turn improves the health of your heart. ❤️

🏠 The Importance of Home:

Our homes are our own personal retreats, and the way they are designed has a big impact on our mental and physical health. Creating places that are relaxing, comfortable, and secluded makes people feel safe and happy. Using natural features and biophilic design can reconnect people with the natural environment, which can help reduce stress and create many other health benefits.😊

If you are building, it is important to think about how that building will affect you in the long run. When architecture has the power to make your life healthier, happier, and more active, why not embrace it? 🤗

As a business owner, the most valuable asset that you have is your people, the team. Their maximum performance is critical for your business to make more profits.💸

But, do you know that even if you hire the best people and use all the strategies to make the best out of your team, there could still be some reasons behind them not being productive as much, to meet your expectations? 😱

If, for some unfortunate reason, your office building is designed not meeting the proper standards, the building itself could be making your team sick, unproductive and increase absenteeism. This is also known as sick building syndrome, or SBS. 🤧

You would not be able to increase your profits with a sick team, would you? 🤢

A negative mind is not always the reason behind the lack of motivation. The environment has a critical and major impact on it. 💡

This is why it doesn’t matter how hard you try to motivate your team by using all the business strategies that you may know. You might not get the results that you want, until you address the real issue: the building. 🏢

Read the post to find out how you can fix your office from sick building syndrome. 🧐

Making open terrariums is a truly magical experience that calms the soul and makes you happy. Putting together these little green worlds is not only fun, but it is also a great way to relax. It's a great way to get away from the busyness of the outside world and back into the peaceful arms of nature. 🌿✨

It is similar to making a model of a landscape. But with a terrarium, it’s not just a model, but a live, tiny world of its own ecosystem. You can tell many tales entailed with these landscapes, just like what I’ve done here. 🌌

Look at the terrarium and imagine an alien planet - with its own flora and fauna and colourful landscape. 🪐

Are you looking for a land to build your house? Then there are things that you must be absolutely aware of, before you make the buying decision. ⚠️

And I’m not talking about the usuals - regulations, accessibility, details of the deed, etc. 🙅‍♀️

I’m talking about the environment. If you don’t be cautious enough, it could negatively impact your health. ☠️

A home can either impact negatively or positively to the inhabitants’ health depending on the way it is DESIGNED as well as its LOCATION. This is because both the design and location help modify the interior environment of a house that you live in. 🏡

Therefore, to have a healthy interior at home the immediate environment of the house (and your land) should provide healthy conditions. Therefore, considering these factors which would impact the environment of your land, is a must for a healthy life. 🤸‍♀️

Architecture is a form of art that brings together creativity, usefulness, and beauty. When someone hires an architect, they are embracing the vision and knowledge that these experts bring to the table. Architects are skilled at turning dreams and wishes into real places that draw people in and make them feel good. 🏰

So, why do some clients want to be involved in every step of the design process? Maybe it's in our nature to want to be in charge and protect our own interests. But it's important to keep in mind that architects are not just workers. They are creative thinkers who give places life. 🤍

A good bond between an architect and a client is built on trust. When you trust an architect, you give them the freedom to shape places in a way that fits with your goals. Using their professional advice can lead to designs that are more beautiful than you imagined.🤝

Micromanaging and controlling every little detail does not give us any positive results in life. 🔍

Stop and think.

What would happen if you went to the doctor and told him what medicine to prescribe?

Light is important, but so are shadows. 🌕🌑

If there was only light, would it make any difference?

Everything is relative.🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔

You wouldn’t know how important light is if there weren’t any shadows.

It is about harmony. It is about balance. 🌙

Everything in nature is naturally working towards equilibrium. If a design is in harmony, then it is pleasing, naturally. ⭐

Let's talk about something that may make or break the appeal of a building's design: Lighting.✨

In the world of design, lighting has a huge impact on how a room feels and looks as a whole. Imagine yourself as an artist who is painting with light, drawing attention to the parts of a house that make it special. 🎨

Proper lighting is very important, from the soft glow of sunlight coming in through windows to carefully placed lights that bring out the shapes and textures in architecture. It can turn an ordinary room into a cosy haven or a large area into a stunning work of art. 🌇

Lighting has a huge effect on our feelings and well-being, in addition to how it looks. Think about how the soft glow of a dimmed chandelier can help you relax in the living room. How warm, indirect light can help you feel calm in the bedroom. Lighting that has been carefully planned sets the perfect mood for the place.💫

Functionality is the most important outcome of a building. Lighting is a key part of making it better. Proper lighting makes sure that work areas are well-lit, makes it easier to read or cook, and keeps the whole house safe. 💡🏠

A home’s genuine beauty can only be fully appreciated with the help of properly placed lighting. If not done right, it can also make a building look worse. 😬

Project: The Brick House
Design Collaborator: Pasindu Kandanaarachhci

🌿Step into immense creativity with miniature gardening! 🎨✨

🏞️ With miniature gardening, you become the master architect, creating lovely landscapes in any scale. You can give life to your imagination with miniature pathways, magical plants and create a story with miniature figurines!! 🌼💫

💚 It is such a nice way to express yourself, while finding tranquility and connecting with nature.🌻🍀✨

Should you select an Architect or a Drafter to design your home? The choice between an Architect and a Drafter depends on YOUR own requirements and priorities. 🏡

Is it your priority to build a new home? 🏠

Is it your priority, to own a unique home and not just any home? ⭐

Is it your priority that your home supports your lifestyle, and not complicates it? 🤝

Is it your priority that your home brings you peace of mind?🧘‍♀️

Is it your priority; to make sure that the money you invest in the home you are going to live in for the rest of your life, will give you the best return? 💸💸💸

A courtyard gives many advantages for a house. 🏡

1️⃣ Amplified Space: A courtyard expands your living space by allowing you to enjoy the outdoor from the comfort of your home. Even the smallest house feels open and expansive because it adds more void and visual connection. 🌳✨

2️⃣ Natural Light Oasis: Sunlight entering your home through the courtyard creates a cosy, organic glow. Imagine waking up to soft light filling your room, fostering a pleasant and tranquil atmosphere.☀️😌

3️⃣ Zen Retreat: A courtyard becomes your private haven, a peaceful retreat from the chaos of daily life. You can unwind, rest, and get your energy back there. 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️

4️⃣ Connection with Nature: Adopting a courtyard fosters a sense of peace and well-being through fostering your connection with nature. You can live in the middle of greenery, fragrance from flowering plants and even birdsongs. .🌿🐦

5️⃣ Create expansive space for entertainment: Host small gatherings, barbecues, or just eat outside with your loved ones while gazing at the stars. 🌙🍴

6️⃣ Creative Possibilities: Use your creativity to its fullest potential! Make use of your courtyard as a place to practise your artistic or gardening talents. Create your own reading corner, decorate with mosaic patterns or even turn it into a herbal garden. 🎨📚🌱

Let nature smoothly enter your house and enjoy the feeling of spaciousness even in the smallest house. ❤️🏡

Project: The Brick House at Maharagama

How can a brick building create a healthy environment? 🏡
Brick is a porous material so that it’s breathable. Meaning it helps the air circulation of a building interior preventing any buildup of air pollutants. 🌬️

Clay bricks also allow the moisture to pass through, preventing mould growth. Mould growth in a house is a real threat for your health as they emit harmful VOCs. 💨

So a brick house can help you in reducing the risk of respiratory diseases. 😊

Project: The Brick House at Maharagama

# tropicalhouse

Architectural genius, like that of a work of art, rests not in complicating a design but in simplifying it. ⭐

Spaces that draw the soul in, are created by using simple forms, shapes, details and proportions. Simplicity removes the elements that are unnecessary, allowing the actual core of a design to show through, creating calm and serenity. ✨

From the gracefulness of ancient temples to the sleek minimalism of modernist buildings, simplicity becomes the doorway to architectural transcendence. A symphony of balance and grace is achieved by carefully selecting each line and curve. 🏰

Minimalistic architecture invites us to recognize the power of simplicity in a chaotic world. It creates elegance, reminding ourselves that often the most profound designs come from the most straightforward ideas. 💡

Contrast makes a design pleasing, when it’s done right. 💡

Smooth and rustic.
White and earthy red.
Plain and patterns.

It’s all about achieving the right balance. Just like achieving the right balance of the mature feminine and masculine energies of one’s life, leading to duality. When in duality, you are in harmony within yourself. 🧘

What do you think of this house? 😊

What is your favourite building or the place to be? What sets it apart from other places? It’s the moments you spend within them. Good architecture captures you, draws you in, and leaves you with a memorable impression. You find yourself wanting to explore more, because there’s something more to it, rather than just aesthetics. It brings you joy, satisfaction and feeds your soul. ⭐

Our interactions with our environment, as well as our feelings and ideas, are all shaped by the architecture that surrounds us. It has the power to spark joy and imagination within you. ✨

On the other hand, do you recall a time where you stepped into an uncomfortable environment? A house or an office that made you quickly want to get out? An ordinary building lacking that spark, that connection and that enthusiasm. 🙁

An Architect can understand the human experience to create extraordinary spaces that go beyond mere buildings. Spaces that can speak to you, bring you new thoughts, emotions and experiences. Spaces that brighten up your life and connect with your soul. ⭐

Do you often feel tired, miserable and drained of energy? If you are not much of an outdoor person, it could be because your body is lacking sunlight. ☀️

Yes, sunlight plays a vital role in improving your health, both physically and mentally.
This makes sunlight a must-have for a healthy house. This has to be carefully done otherwise, you could end up with a house that is too hot and has a massive AC load, especially if you are living in the tropics. 🥵

Are you buying a lot of indoor plants, believing that they can protect you from air pollution? 🌱🌿🌳🌵🌲

A lot of blogs and videos all over the internet are giving long lists of plants claiming that they can purify your indoor air. 🌬️

But can they really do that? 😯

Most of these articles point to a NASA clean air study done in 1989, more than 30 years ago. They put plants in chambers just over two feet wide and long, which were filled with various toxic gases. ☠️

Yes, this study showed that plants could cut down VOCs in small airtight containers. But the real question is, “How effective is it?” 🤔

The problem is that you cannot directly apply this to your home, concluding that “indoor plants can improve the air quality of your home." 😱

Why? 😱

Because buildings behave in a very different manner than airtight boxes ‼️

Read the post to know more, and comment “YES” below, if this was helpful. 👇

People often forget that they themselves are nature, because the disconnection has been extensive for far too long. This has caused them to think and behave in dissonance, rather than in unity. 🙁

These thoughts and acts of separation run in a wide spectrum, causing harm from individual level to planetary destruction. 🌏

Individuals experience illnesses both mentally and physically, while the planet faces climate change. 😷

If architecture means creating spaces for the living, then it must do so for them to live in harmony. If done properly, health and wellness will be a pleasant outcome. 🤸