I’m Harendra Amarakoon, a Graduate Architect and Interior Designer with a solid foundation in concept development, documentation, 3D modelling, and construction coordination. I’ve worked across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors and hold qualifications in both Architecture and Interior Design. I’m well-positioned to contribute to design research, documentation, and delivery across all project stages. Currently I lead interior design and specialist colour consulting for some residences in Melbourne, while running my own practice delivering concept design, detailed documentation, furniture design, and FF&E schedules. I excel at translating client briefs into buildable outcomes, coordinating with suppliers and trades, and managing documentation, budgets, and timelines to ensure design integrity through handover.

Harendra Amarakoon

I’m Harendra Amarakoon, a Graduate Architect and Interior Designer with a solid foundation in concept development, documentation, 3D modelling, and construction coordination. I’ve worked across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors and hold qualifications in both Architecture and Interior Design. I’m well-positioned to contribute to design research, documentation, and delivery across all project stages. Currently I lead interior design and specialist colour consulting for some residences in Melbourne, while running my own practice delivering concept design, detailed documentation, furniture design, and FF&E schedules. I excel at translating client briefs into buildable outcomes, coordinating with suppliers and trades, and managing documentation, budgets, and timelines to ensure design integrity through handover.

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I’m Harendra Amarakoon, a Graduate Architect and Interior Designer with a solid foundation in concept development, documentation, 3D modelling, and construction coordination. I’ve worked across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors and hold qualifications in both Architecture and Interior Design. I’m well-positioned to contribute to design research, documentation, and delivery across all project stages.

Currently I lead interior design and specialist colour consulting for some residences in Melbourne, while running my own practice delivering concept design, detailed documentation, furniture design, and FF&E schedules. I excel at translating client briefs into buildable outcomes, coordinating with suppliers and trades, and managing documentation, budgets, and timelines to ensure design integrity through handover.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Interior Designer at HA Interior Design
December 1, 2025 - Present
Interior design and specialist colour consultancy for a volume-builder home in Scorseby and a family residence in Doncaster; produced mood boards and FF&E schedules; translated client briefs into buildable solutions; coordinated with suppliers and trades; maintained up-to-date project documentation and timelines.
Draftsman / Draughtsman at Agius Colour Interior Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Produced AutoCAD drawings for a residential renovation at Edgecliff; ensured documentation standards and coordinated with design team.
Founder Architect at Harendra Amarakoon Architects (Self-Employed)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Delivered architectural and interior design services: concept design, design development, detailed construction documentation, furniture design, FF&E schedules; produced 2D/3D drawings and outputs; coordinated documentation for fabrication and site delivery; led project management, consultants, contractors, suppliers and clients; designed custom joinery and supervised fabrication; conducted contract administration and site supervision.
Lead Project Architect at Dharmadasa & Wijeyaratne Associates (Pvt) Ltd
March 1, 2016 - August 31, 2021
Led delivery of 25+ residential, commercial and hospitality projects; cross-disciplinary coordination; oversight of sensitive renovations including façade upgrades and interior refurbishment of an 80-year-old colonial bungalow; experience across diverse climatic regions.
Graduate Architect → Architect at MICD Associates (Pvt) Ltd
September 1, 2012 - February 29, 2016
Progressed from graduate support role to independent project management responsibilities; produced detailed construction and interior documentation; represented clients and the practice in technical meetings for approvals on hotel projects in environmentally sensitive locations; worked on hospitality and residential projects in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Education

Master of Science in Interior Design at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Architecture at University of Moratuwa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Chartered Member - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - Membership No: 20058334
January 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality