Exploring Geoffrey Bawa's Private estate in Sri Lanka - Lunuganga 

Hey guys! Its been a while but I m happy to bring you all this vlog on the beautiful Lunuganga estate. I have a huge love for history and architecture so this property has been a place I’ve been wanting to visit since I was a teenager and I was soo excited to finally be there! I hope you guy love it as much as I did. Should I cover more Historical and Architectural sites like this? 😃

I'm a retired Architect from Australia. Many years ago I met Geoffrey Bawa in Sydney. He was commissioned to design a Hotel to be built in Fiji for a company I worked for. He was a true gentleman and a brilliant Architect. I stayed at Lunuganga in 2016. My partner and I visited as many of his works as we could whilst touring lovely Sri Lanka.

I have lost count of the times I have watched this video. Every time it gives me goosebumps. It is like the BBC series, "Through the Key Hole", if not better. Credit goes to person behind the camera, the editor & the BGM. A vlog of international standard. Hats 👒 off.

We're going to be traveling from Mumbai to Sti Lanka this Diwali,and no matter how much we tried cramming into our Itinerary, we always end up finding more treasures to discover Sri Lanka more. This resplendent video gives us another opportunity to expand our Itinerary to soak in this beautiful and culture rich part of Sri Lanka that we will surely hold dear to our hearts for years to come. Thank you, thank you 😊

The best architect ever in Sri Lanka. I have visited almost all the hotels in Sri Lanka which has done by him. Such a great personality. Thank you for showing these.

So so well captured! And loved hearing all the back stories and history surrounding the estate and Geoffrey Bawa’s life. ♥️

Such a wonderfully filmed programme with loads of history and ideas blended with it..It was a privilege to watch this.. Thanks for your time and effort..

The way she explains the heavenly creation of Geoffrey...it makes it even more authentic....thank you soo much for bringing such amazing inspiring content like this❤

You captured the essence of the estate with your cinematography and Channa’s illustration. I feel like I was there. Loved it 😍

Brilliant production guys . You keep improving your style after every video .love the drone footage . Keep it up

Absolutely amazing content! Every single shot was cinematic and caught my entire attention! Keep up the great work!

I am a fan of Geoffrey Bawa...thanks for this journey, I would never have seen this amazing expression of his creativity if not for your touching video, especially this interview with someone who knew him...thanks a million.

I'm an architect who studied in SL and now living and practicing in Australia. Still, I love Sri Lankan architecture and enjoying it every minute of it when I can. Thanks

Love the beautiful cinematography and composition of this video. Excellent work!

Wow this is awesome ❤️ thanks Sheneller and Shehan sharing this amazing location ✌️

I am Bawa minded in heart and have always loved his work. It is my dream to one day have a property of this nature in Sri Lanka, of course in a a very scaled down version. Frangipani trees, courtyards, rain pattering on the gravels, tropical foliage, all.

Great work guys!!!So informative. This channel is soo underated

You both are very talented and explain everything very nicely and also presentation skills are perfect 💙

What a beautiful documentry you have created! lovely landscape. gorgeous colours. love the journalism skills in you. Thanks for this information you have given to the world.

Great content, I do really appreciate how you managed to virtually bring us to the place.

Every little second is tremendously awesome . Shenella and Sheahan you are amazing. Love it .thanks much . Don Sherman

This is just an amazing video, loved every bit of it. Please continue bringing in the amazing content. All the very best

Hey, thank you for letting me live there for a while! Also, I never knew there was such a legend in Sri Lanka! Fantastic presentation

A Palmyra Table in the story of Geoffrey Bawas Art, People who saw the Value of Palmyra. We start our journey to Light up Palmyra Again in Sri Lanka. Join us with a smile. Thank you Mrs. Sheneller for this documentation. Greeting's from La Palmyra Developments in Mondo.

By far my fav video! Such incredible scenic shots and so informative!

Amazing experience! Thanks and wishing you all the best!

No words! Excellent architecture. Super shots and cutting Shehan.. Extraordinary presentation Sheneller. Love you 💓 Will definitely be a place for my next vacation.

Thank You Sheneller for Amazing Knowledge & Experience sharing! Go head!

I've always been a big fan of Geoffrey Bawa's work and serene places like Lunuganga Estate. The most appealing element of this vlog to me is your presentation of it Sheneller. It was just right! You blended in like sugar and tea and brought in an authentic Sri Lankan vibe the same way Geoffery did with his master pieces. Thank you for making us experience the feel of this museum through your presentation. Loved it!!

Great video and insights guys 👏🏼

Nice video...and thanks for bringing Channa daswatte's wisdom

This is amazing. One of your best programs, ever.

Thank you for sharing content through out 2021!! Wishing you and yours truly a very Happy and Inspiring New Year 2022!! with all good thoughts and good health!! Looking forward for more amazing videos!! My best wishes!! Cheers 2022!

This is beautifully done. Soo much of insights

It is heaven on earth... you can see and feel the amazing blend of nature and landscape...and the architecrture style of Geffrey Bawa...🌹🌹

I think best drone video I have ever seen in Sri Lankan video… felt the landscape.. bravo !!

Amazing !!! Thank you for sharing this video!! ❤️

This young Lady has produced and directed an exceptional portrayal here Excellent content, a great historical reference, fine editing, good camera angles and pleasing background music, frankly difficult to fault.

Great informative content. Keep going girl

Thank you for this lovely video! Last year in September I visited Bevis Bawa’s house Brief and stayed in Geoffrey Bawa’s hotel in Colombo - on your recommendation. Next time I will have to visit Lunuganga. 😊

Stunning! Wonderful video

Interesting as always!

Lovely presentation, and footage . I really enjoyed the history of this place and Jeoffery Bawa’s vision and contribution to our country Sri Lanka.

Excellent video.It seems more like a documentary!! Well presented, by this knowledgeable young lady!!

Loved it ❤ shared it with my dad who's an architect and also a bawa appreciator. Hope to visit soon 💕

Schenelle just love your chanel so great how your present the pearl of Asia, and with Lununganga your give us a great christmas present. Thanks so sweet of you. Tom Switzerland

Superb production !!!Loved every bit of it!!

Fantastic log. Thanks for this update.

This is the most relaxing RU-vid channel.

I bear no malice towards this lady who narrates the story in this nice video but I would like to say that in the latter part of it she looks like a pretty fairy in that housecoat/bathrobe (whatever, you call it) in a haunted house. You and your team have done a splendid job. Good Luck to all of you!

Wow, awesome. I visited the estate a few years back, and really loved it, since then started to learn more about Geoffrey Bawa and his influence on Sri Lanka. This was fascinating to watch...

Best nature exploring channel of srianka and best English review

Thank you very much for the great work you do about the best venues in SriLanka, which gives greater insight about vale’s of this Country. You perform a very great job. God Bless you. Do more.

Thanks for all the nice content! 👍 Looking forward to visit Sri Lanka in a few days😊 Any tips for traveling in these conditions?

I love how you explained every single detail of bawa. plus your robe is beautiful

I have been following all your vlogs with great enthusiasm but this one was one of a kind . Really heartfelt and amazing vlog on a great personality ! More videos like this please .

an amazing vlog!

Wow beautiful place. Well done sheneller .

Well presented refreshing program and a beautiful place. Loved watching this!

Well captured as I myself have had the opportunity to visit and spend the day on an invite by Chandana ( Thank you! ) to a mutual friend! 🙏🏼 With my travel it is one of the still most unique ever experienced! Just the landscaping and the Bawa ‘ s unique architecture !!! Heard also a place which enchanted Prince Charles and he too fell in love 😍 with the place ! 🥰

He has proved once again that Sri Lanka is a paradise. 🙏🌹❤️

I love Geoffrey Bawa he is like a God to me! Thank you very much🙏 you are having a very clear accent😍 keep it up😊 God bless you🙏

Love it,it felt like i was there...hoping to visit there someday

Thx for this video, is great to learn about SL treasure.

Hi dear.. Very thankful for posting this video. Its so great and soo wonderful place 💖 ❤

Wow...❤️❤️❤️🙏 Enjoyed it very much.... Please do some more on Bavas other contributions...

I just love this awesome piece of video..

Beautiful video thank sharing with us such information & one most famous architecture in sri lanka and asia Deshamanya Geoffrey Manning Bawa, FRIBA (23 July 1919 - 27 May 2003) was a Sri Lankan architect. He was among the most influential Asian architects,

very informative and well presented, the aerial views specially. .

Brilliant! Thanks Sheneller

Loved this..learnt so much..the cinematography is so artistic..I never have the patience to watch a 30 minute video but I didn't feel the time passing watching this one..

beautifully documented and I really appreciate your narration skill ! Amazing!

I'm an architect and we have studied many of Bawa's work as students and still we learn something new if we visit them again. The beauty of it, is how his work immerse in to the context and the landscape. Even decaying components and materials, slowly consumed by moss and foliage and being exposed to heavy rains and the scorching sun and dust and insects for ages, have a subtle beauty of its own. The most important thing is that no matter how much people want something alien to the land designed and built somewhere, nothing ages gracefully and stand the test of time like something that relates to the natural context so closely. Thank you for the fantastic video.

Thanks for letting us to see exemplary art of Bawa. unbelievable creativity coupled with higher mental wellbeing.

This is your best presentation. Loved this video.

Thank you so much for the wonderful video.

Nice stuff... Good presentation.. Lot to learn...

This video shows how constructive mind creates beauty. Simply superb

I was waiting for this I'm a fan of Bawa

Geoffrey Bawa isn't as mentioned when it comes to his outstanding talent, as a lover towards architecture, I loved this!

Actually it was very interesting to know such Architecture of Geoffrey Bawa

Remembering 1979 canoe ride at Bentota…a local boy took us to his home where we enjoyed wonderful tea with his father…gracious, lovely villagers of Sri Lanka❤❤❤❤❤❤

Superb presentation by that gentlemen

Super good work. Congratulations and regards from Milan.

Good info Shenelle amazing architect I got a chance to stay for few days in Kanthalama in 2017 really enjoyed the beauty of nature surrounded inside & outside the hotel🥰👌

Such a good capture ...

Great stuff!!!

Thank you for the video. Love from London.

I love to watch your videos, your presentations are so admirable

Really useful program ...thank you

Excellent Presentation, Very informative.Keep up the Good work 👍

That was Awesome❤

Really enjoyed the great video with lots of informations about my hero architect Geoffrey Bawa. I visited this place a few times including "Brief garden" Sheneller you are doing a fantastic job showcasing in your videos the amazing and diverse country of Sri Lanka. An added bonus is, you are extremely beautiful and gracious to watch. Keep up the good work 🙏

A brilliant video...!

Love your content - awesome.

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Sri Lanka boasts a unique fusion of minimalist and modern architecture. While Geoffrey Bawa may deserve some credit, this style is prevalent across the island, from Trincomalee to Colombo. I wonder if the historical and collective psyche of Sri Lanka, which at the time of its independence had several key metrics for growth and development, has played a role its unique, and more modern architectural styles adopted across the country - a sort of an elevated South Asian identity with a focus on design. As former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga recently highlighted on the eve of Sri Lanka's 75th anniversary, the nation has struggled to build a unified and inclusive identity. I would argue, might be one of the most significant barriers to the island's economic growth including super charging its tourism industry. Though - coming back to Sri Lankan’s architecture, there is also natural beauty and the architectural charm could significantly boost tourism. The Gulf states have successfully integrated tourism with air travel, strengthening their role as aviation hubs and diversifying its economy further away from oil. While the UAE and others build tourist infrastructure from scratch, Sri Lanka should focus on enhancing its existing offerings for a more resilient and prosperous future and coping UAE to push itself as major aviation hub and integrated tourism directly into its approach.

Perfect 🔥✌️ Really Appreciate this❤️ One of my most loving personnels #geoffery Perfect vision & over loaded creativity.

am really falling in love with your programs. this is the best door to open our wonderful county to ww..

Great absolutely amazing story & your presentation 👏. Must visit..

wow, never knew that Ena de Silva's Colombo residence was relocated to Lunuganga. Akin to a Sri Lankan "Abu Simbel" project. brilliant work!