Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Colombo last week transformed into a confluence of ideas, inspiration, and innovation as the world's architectural elite convened for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) International Conference 2025.

Under the theme 'The Art within Architecture', the three-day conference, held from October 9-11 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, marked the second time Sri Lanka has hosted this prestigious global gathering.

The event not only spotlighted Colombo on the international architecture map but also celebrated how art, sustainability, and cultural consciousness can redefine the built environment.

The inauguration brought together an illustrious audience that included the Mayor of Colombo Vraie Cally Balthazaar and form...