THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Experience &
education.

A professional journey shaped by learning, collaboration and a commitment to thoughtful architecture.

PROFILE

Suren
Dassanayake

Innovative Chartered Architect with experience in designing and managing residential, commercial and public projects. Focused on functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

01 / LEARNING

Education

2023 — 2024

Part 3 – The SLIA (Chartered Architect)

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects

2022 — 2023

Part 2 Examination of the SLIA

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects

2021 — 2022

Part 1 Examination of the SLIA

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects

2015 — 2020

Bachelor of Architecture

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

  • Best Design – CDP (2019)
  • Inter University Competition – 1st Place (2018)
2010 — 2014

Diplomas & Certificates

Wijeya Graphics (Pvt) Ltd / Tomo Lanka Computer School

  • 3D Studio Max (2013)
  • AutoCAD (2012)
  • Diploma in Computer Science (2010)
  • English Language – NYSCO Youth Center (2012)

02 / PRACTICE

Professional experience

2025 — PRESENT

Chartered Architect

D&D Architects (Own Firm)

  • Renovation Projects
  • Apartment for Kurunegala
  • Senarath Group Projects
  • Asirimalie Temple Meditation Center
  • Housing Projects
2020 — 2024

Junior Architect

Arch. Manjula Witharama (MD Witharama Associates)

  • Co-op City Mall, Kuliyapitiya
  • Meditation Center at Kurunegala
  • Doratiyawa Temple
  • Residence Projects
  • Water Ground Pavilion
2019 — 2020

Freelance Architect

Worked with Arch. Hiran Sandirigama

2017 — 2018

Industrial Training

HW Architects (Pvt) Ltd

  • Dankotuwa Showroom Kuruduwattha
  • St. Peters Apartment Wellawaththa
  • Green Village Restaurant & Bar Kollupitiya
  • Residence Projects – Hill House, Kotte