Open Architecture Network

"This is an invaluable social infrastructure, which will be of immense importance in socio-cultural development of the beneficiary community and other neighboring groups of communities as well."

--Jayantha Abeysinghe – Chairman, Pinsara Federation of Community Development Councils

"Ms. Susi [Jane Platt], Project Architect and our community members were jointly involved in designing this Complex.... I should say that it is our own design which was transformed into plans by an able and flexible architect."

--Mrs. M.M.K. Rupawathie - Secretary, Pinsara Federation of Community Development Councils

"After deliberations we could have a very good design which is in harmony with the natural environment and compatible with the requirements of Sri Lankan culture. I must specially thank Susi for listening to my arguments and producing a design compatible to our ideas."

--Mr. P.P. Somipala - Manager of the Community Hall and Playground

"The value of this complex is innumerable.... Now we have a place for our children to develop their skills in IT, traditional dancing, etc.”

--Mr. William Kodippili - Manager of the Library, IT Centre Medical Building

"Designs of all three buildings of the complex have considered the need for cross ventilation, natural lights, spatial planning, etc. Landscaping around the buildings provides an added value to the whole complex."

--Mrs. M.M.K. Metta Nandanie - Manageress of the Pre-school and Children’s Park, and Manageress of Women’s Bank