An Analytical study of the spatial orchestration patterns in Sri Lankan vernacular cave temples : with special reference to Kandyan period

Abstract

"In my approach to architecture I think my first concern is the arrangement of spaces, how this related to the site and the needs of the movement constrains there are." Geoffry Bawa (1995 interview by arch. Channa Dahaswattha ,p,11) Basically architecture considers as the art of creating and arranging spaces. It consist both intangible things as well as tangible things. Both these contributes well to generate the spatial quality of each space. Ultimately that spatial quality helps to make and enhance the spirituality of the space. When these spaces are arranged carefully in their hierarchal order it explains and clearly shown the spatial distribution pattern. And finally it explain the total meaning and massages which ultimately creates an emotion in the human mind A spatial distribution pattern which gives the message a meaning to create an emotions and there rhythmic ways can be identified as the spatial orchestration pattern in architecture. This has been included in the Sri Lankan tradition as well. This can be identified through understanding clearly and examining and analysing carefully the cultural identity (Traditional identity) as because spatial orchestration pattern develops on the basis of a socio cultural background. Tradition in its definition is additive process which is continuing to form generation to generation and it also implicates the wisdom of the past. When considering our tradition, there are two main divisions. One is the grand tradition which is highlighted on the royal buildings grand religious premises. While other one purely evolved in elite houses and called as vernacular tradition.