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ARCHITECT 2026

We are delighted to exhibit our work at ARCHITECT 2026 organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, held at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall from 20th to 22nd February 2026.

Visit us at ARCHITECT 2026 and explore our latest architectural projects. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy New Year from MHA!
A new year to imagine, design, and build with purpose.

The Ehelepola Walawwa Historical Wax Museum logo was designed by MH Architects, inspired by the official seal of Ehelepola Nilame. The lettering is carefully recreated from interpretations of his original handwriting, honouring his legacy as Mahâ Adigâr, the highest ranking official after the King in the Kandyan Kingdom of Sri Lanka.

Marking the commencement of construction on one of this year’s most significant projects

Ehelepola Walawwa Historical Wax Museum – Kandy, Sri Lanka

Architect : Archt. Mahima Herath AIA (SL) - MH Architects

The Ehelepola Walawwa Historical Wax Museum marks a significant transformation of one of Kandy’s most symbolic buildings. Once the residence of Ehelepola Maha Adikaram, Prime Minister to King Sri Vickrama Rajasinha, the Walawwa later endured two centuries as a colonial and state prison. Its thick walls, once associated with confinement, now serve as the framework for cultural storytelling.

Spearheaded by master artist Athula Herath under the patronage of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the project represents Sri Lanka’s first Historical Wax Museum. The adaptive reuse approach preserves the layered character of the Walawwa while introducing contemporary exhibition strategies.

Within its historic shell, immersive wax figures and spatial interventions narrate the rise and fall of the Kandyan Kingdom, offering visitors a rare architectural and cultural encounter. The project repositions the Walawwa as both a monument of memory and a living museum in the heart of Kandy.

Architect : Archt. Mahima Herath AIA (SL)

Administration Manager : Uvini Kulathunga
Quantity Surveyor : Charuna Madushanka
Project Team : Nipun De Silva, Tharindu Naveen, Niroshan Gamage, Malshi Gunawardhana, Kalana Jayasinghe, Thaviska Dilshan
Contractor : Realm Interiors
Photography: Ganidu Balasuriya photography

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Ehelepola Walawwa Historical Wax Museum - Kandy, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s first-ever Historical Wax Museum is taking shape at the iconic Ehelepola Walawwa, bringing to life the captivating story of the Kandyan Kingdom.
Spearheaded by the master artist Athula Herath, this special project is operated under the patronage of Sri Dalada Maligawa. The heritage-rich Ehelepola Walawwa has been carefully converted into a museum, blending cultural preservation with contemporary storytelling.
These are design stage visualisations by MH Architects, created during the design development process. Official photographs of the completed project will be released soon.

Chartered Architect : Archt. Mahima Herath AIA (SL)

Administration Manager : Uvini Kulathunga
Quantity Surveyor : Charuna Madushanka
Project Team : Nipun De Silva, Tharindu Naveen, Niroshan Gamage, Malshi Gunawardhana, Kalana Jayasinghe, Thaviska Dilshan

MH Architects team, a few members are missing.

From sketch to reality

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