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Amoda Rathnayake is the Founder and Creative Director of Amoda Rathnayake Associates (ARA), a leading interior design and construction practice in Sri Lanka. Over the past 13 years, she has transformed her one-woman consultancy into a multidisciplinary firm with nearly 30 designers and over 100 professionals in construction. Her work spans luxury residences, commercial spaces, […]
Amoda Rathnayake is the Founder and Creative Director of Amoda Rathnayake Associates (ARA), a leading interior design and construction practice in Sri Lanka. Over the past 13 years, she has transformed her one-woman consultancy into a multidisciplinary firm with nearly 30 designers and over 100 professionals in construction.
Her work spans luxury residences, commercial spaces, and hospitality projects, always guided by her belief in creating happy spaces that combine elegance, functionality, and emotional connection. In addition to her design practice, Amoda has expanded into related ventures including The Factory Atara, a design-focused furniture manufacturing company, and BLAC, a lifestyle restaurant brand.
Her journey reflects not only her creative vision but also her entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and commitment to shaping spaces that inspire and uplift people’s lives.
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Amoda Rathnayake is the Founder and Creative Director of Amoda Rathnayake Associates (ARA), a leading interior design and construction practice in Sri Lanka. Over the past 13 years, she has transformed her one-woman consultancy into a multidisciplinary firm with nearly 30 designers and over 100 professionals in construction. Her work spans luxury residences, commercial spaces, and hospitality projects, always guided by her belief in creating happy spaces that combine elegance, functionality, and emotional connection. In addition to her design practice, Amoda has expanded into related ventures including The Factory Atara, a design-focused furniture manufacturing company, and BLAC, a lifestyle restaurant brand. Her journey reflects not only her creative vision but also her entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and commitment to shaping spaces that inspire and uplift people’s lives.
The AYDA Awards is part of Colouring Lives, Nippon Paint’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, which is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Architectural and Interior Design talents. Through cross-learning and industry exposure, AYDA provides a platform for students to develop their skills and grow as designers. Discover more of Nippon Paint’s CSR initiatives under Colouring Lives.