Altair has recently introduced a refined upgrade to its entrance and lobby, enhancing the arrival experience for both residents and visitors. The transformation was designed and executed by Philip Weeraratne Associates (PWA), with a focus on strengthening the development’s premium residential identity while respecting the original architectural vision of Moshe Safdie.
At the entrance, the previous frontage has been reimagined as a bold architectural statement featuring bronze-toned vertical fins, warm ambient lighting, landscaped greenery, and a central branded feature panel. The design introduces rhythm and depth to the façade, while integrated lighting enhances its visual presence during the evening. Soft landscaping and green walls further complement the structure, creating a welcoming, resort-style arrival experience.
Inside, the lobby has been redefined from a transitional space into a more immersive residential lounge environment. While retaining the original triple-height volume, natural light, and restrained material palette, the upgraded design incorporates curated seating arrangements, textured rugs, marble tables, indoor planting, and vertical green elements. These additions create smaller, more intimate zones within the expansive space, adding warmth and comfort.
Key architectural features, including the existing vertical artwork, have been preserved and enhanced by a refined palette of soft neutrals, off-whites, bronze accents, natural stone textures, and greenery. The overall design approach emphasizes understated luxury, achieved through proportion, lighting, materiality, and detailing rather than ornamentation.
Commenting on the design intent, Philip Weeraratne noted that the upgrade aims to create a more cohesive and elevated identity for Altair, blending architecture, interiors, landscape, lighting, and branding into a unified and immersive experience that feels welcoming by day and visually striking at night.
Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap Secures SLS Certification from SLSI
Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap has been awarded SLS certification by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), reinforcing its position as a trusted and safe herbal baby care product for infants.
The certification provides assurance to mothers that Khomba Baby Soap has met stringent safety, quality, and mildness requirements, confirming its suitability for delicate baby skin. Natural protection, herbal care, and gentleness have long defined the Khomba Baby range, which continues to be one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised baby care brands.
Commenting on the achievement, Chulodhara Samarasinghe noted that the certification further strengthens consumer confidence, ensuring that parents can rely on the brand’s commitment to safe and natural infant care products produced under high-quality standards.
The SLS 547 standard, which governs baby soap manufacturing in Sri Lanka, sets mandatory requirements covering safety, mildness, quality, and performance for products intended for infant use. It applies to both locally manufactured and imported products, which are evaluated under the SLSI import inspection framework.
In addition to SLS 547 compliance, Khomba Baby Soap products have also undergone international dermatological testing and are certified as safe for infant skin. The brand further aligns its manufacturing processes with the ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to global best practices.
The Khomba Baby range draws on the time-tested benefits of khomba, a traditional herbal ingredient widely used by Sri Lankan mothers for generations. With over 85 years of expertise in herbal personal care, Swadeshi continues to combine indigenous herbal knowledge with modern quality standards to deliver safe and trusted baby care solutions.
Altair Unveils Upgraded PWA Entrance and Refreshed Lobby Design
