04 — Recognition
Awards & achievements.
A record of recognition and scholarship — from international research prizes to design journals, building on the practice's commitment to both built and written work.
Awards & Certifications
ASR Certificate of Achievement 2017
‘A model based on Biomimicry to enhance ecologically sustainable design’ awarded as one of the most read and cited articles from the last 10 years in the Architectural Science Review Journal (ASR).
ANZAScA Award 2011
Best paper nomination: ‘Can Biomimicry as an Approach Enhance Ecological Sustainable Design’, Presented at the 45th Annual ANZAScA conference held at the University of Sydney.
Architectural Research and Publications Award 2006
Awarded in appreciation of contribution to ‘Architectural Research and Publication’ by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects Award 1992/1993
Awarded to the Overall Best Student, highest grade/marks at the first attempt of the M.Sc. final examination, University of Moratuwa. Awarded by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.
Geoffrey Bawa Award 1992/1993
Awarded to the student obtaining the highest grade/marks for the Comprehensive Design Project at the M.Sc. Final Examination, University of Moratuwa.
Dr Justin Samarasekara Award 1992/1993
Awarded to the Student obtaining the highest grade/marks for the Thesis, M.Sc. Final Examination, University of Moratuwa.
Certificate in Architecture, Energy & Environment 2003
Advance training programme for Tools for climatic Design, Lund University, Sweden.
World Architecture News Award
House of the Year, Nominated: Eco House, Colombo, SL (Residential Category).
SAARC Conference 2008
Presented and exhibited the design of the SAARC Cultural Centre Project to all representatives of the 8 member nations in August 2008 at BMICH.
First Runner Up – Interior Design Award
Designing A Utility Room at the “Interiors 1986”. Awarded By SLIID.
First Runner Up Award - Interior Design Award
Designing an Outdoor Japanese Garden at the “Living Design 1992”. Awarded By SLIID.
Winners Award - Interior Design Award
Designing an Outdoor Bar and Garden at the “Interiors 1990”. Awarded By SLIID.
Merit Award - Interior Design Award
Designing A Dining Room at the “Interiors 1988”. Awarded By SLIID.
Third Runner Up Award - Interior Design Award
Designing an Office Space for Architect at the “Interiors 1989”. Awarded By SLIID.
Special Design Award - Interior Design Award
Designing A Restaurant and Bar at the “Interiors 1987”. Awarded By SLIID.
Book Section
Traditional Court-yard Houses in Matale District
Gamage, A.U., (nee Perera), A.U. (1997). Historic Matale. Vol. 2., Sri Lanka: Matale District Cultural Board, p. 67-102.
Research Panels & Posters
Research Panel on Exploring Biomimicry Approach
Studio Project: Eco-House, Research Vision 2013 Conference, The University of Sydney.
Research Poster on Exploring the Potential of Biomimicry
Presented at Research Vision 2012 Conference, The University of Sydney.
Journal Publications
Biophilic Interior Design Assessment Model
Gocer,O, Gamage,A.U., Yildirim, M. Karahan, E.E. (2026). Case Study Applications in Open-Plan Offices, Journal of Interior Design, Issue 51.3.
The Third Skin: A Biomimetic Hydronic Conditioning System
Luther,M., Hyde, R., Gamage, A., Hung Do, Q. (2025). Biomimetics, 10, 843.
Exploring Bioinspired Climatic Design Strategies for a Low-Carbon Future
Gamage, A., Upadhyay, A., & Hyde, R. (2025). A Case Study of a Hot–Humid Climate in Sri Lanka. Biomimetics, 10(10), 671.
Some Design Aspects of Sustainable Post Disaster Housing
Tucker, S. Gamage, A.U., & Wijeyesekera, C. (2014). International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. 5 Issue: 2, p. 163-181.
A model based on biomimicry to enhance ecologically sustainable design
Gamage, A.U., & Hyde, Richard. (2012). Architectural Science Review. 55 (3), p. 224-35.
Learning from Nature: Towards A Research-Based Biomimicry Approach
Gamage. A.U., (2012). Sustainability through biomimicry: Discovering a world of solutions inspired by nature, University of Dammam.
Suburban Residential Condominiums & Comfort
Gamage, A.U., (2003). A Study of Low-Cost Concepts / Methods in Achieving Comfort in Warm Humid Countries. Lund University, Sweden.
Architecture and Technology: An Issue of Condemning Ourselves to Freedom
Gamage, A.U., (2001). The SL Architect; Published by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, p. 29-32.
Exploring A Biomimicry Approach to Enhance Ecological Sustainability in Architecture
Gamage, A.U., (2015). Unpublished PhD, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Sydney.
Relevance of Geometry and Its Usage in Architectural Design
Gamage, A.U., (nee Perera) (1994). Unpublished MSc.Thesis, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa: SL.
Courtyard Concept in SL
Gamage, A.U., (nee Perera) (1991). With special reference to Traditional Dwellings in the Central Province, Matale, SL. Unpublished BSc. Thesis.
Published Design Projects
Kalubowila Apartments: Luxury in Space A New Meaning
Marikkar, Z. (2009). Architecture Asia, ARCASIA, Issue 1: January – March.
Café de Monde
Fernando, H. (2008). Sri Lanka Architect, Vol.109.03 July – September 2008, p.26-29.
An Eco-House Emulating Nature
Razak, Haseena. (2012). The Architect journal of SL Architect, April 2012.