I am Samantha Hewakodikara, an architect with 20+ years of experience in sustainable design, urban and master planning, and luxury residential projects. I lead design studios that deliver eco-conscious, energy-efficient spaces that blend modern aesthetics with local character and integrate BIM and environmental design across all phases of a project. I have successfully completed more than 40 international projects across diverse cultural, social, and climatic contexts through remote collaboration, delivering holistic, regenerative solutions for clients worldwide.

Samantha Hewakodikara

I am Samantha Hewakodikara, an architect with 20+ years of experience in sustainable design, urban and master planning, and luxury residential projects. I lead design studios that deliver eco-conscious, energy-efficient spaces that blend modern aesthetics with local character and integrate BIM and environmental design across all phases of a project. I have successfully completed more than 40 international projects across diverse cultural, social, and climatic contexts through remote collaboration, delivering holistic, regenerative solutions for clients worldwide.

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I am Samantha Hewakodikara, an architect with 20+ years of experience in sustainable design, urban and master planning, and luxury residential projects. I lead design studios that deliver eco-conscious, energy-efficient spaces that blend modern aesthetics with local character and integrate BIM and environmental design across all phases of a project.

I have successfully completed more than 40 international projects across diverse cultural, social, and climatic contexts through remote collaboration, delivering holistic, regenerative solutions for clients worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Urban Planner / Architect at Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sri Lanka
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Contributed to major urban and housing projects in northern Sri Lanka, including the Vauniya City Development Project; developed concept master plans and layouts.
Founder & Principal Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead design studio delivering eco-conscious, energy-efficient spaces blending modern aesthetics with local character; integrated BIM, landscape architecture, and renewable energy solutions; collaborated with international clients remotely on 40+ projects.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led design and delivery of major projects including The Gray House Holiday Resort, focusing on floor plans, interiors, exteriors, and construction documentation with Revit.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Lux ury Residential Villa Complex – California: Master-planned an 80-unit luxury villa community integrating agrarian living, natural pools, and shared recreational facilities.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Nature Corridors Through the Desert – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Created conceptual master plan and resort landscape for an 81,000 sq ft desert resort project inspired by Bedouin heritage.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Cazador Farm Lake Views – Georgia, USA: Designed a 5,200 sq ft modern farm house retreat integrating regional character with sustainable architecture.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Sustainable Farm Resort – Oman: Designed and visualized a 20-hectare sustainable farm resort integrating agriculture, ecotourism, and renewable energy.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Fernwood Lane Nature Park – Florida, USA: Conceptualized a 28-acre nature park retreat integrating sustainable farming and lake-side environmental design.
Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Retirement Haven (Philippines): Designed a serene, community-oriented master plan for a German-speaking retirement context in Sorsogon.
Project Architect / Master Planner at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master-planned an 80-unit luxury villa community in California, integrating agrarian living, natural pools, and shared recreational facilities.
Project Architect at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Nature Corridors Through the Desert – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Created conceptual master plan and desert resort landscape for an 81,000 sq ft project inspired by Bedouin heritage.
Project Architect at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Cazador Farm Lake Views – Georgia, USA: Designed a 5,200 sq ft modern farmhouse retreat combining regional character with sustainable architecture.
Project Architect at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Sustainable Farm Resort – Oman: Designed and visualised a 20-hectare sustainable farm resort integrating agriculture, eco-tourism, and renewable energy.
Project Architect at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Fernwood Lane Nature Park – Florida, USA: Conceptualised a 28-acre Nature Park retreat integrating sustainable farming and recreation within a lakeside environment.
Project Architect at Sustainable Design Studio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
The Gray House Holiday Resort – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Served as Project Architect for an 8,100 sq ft mountain resort, overseeing floor plans, interiors, exteriors, and full construction documentation.
Architect / Design Lead at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master-planned an 80-unit luxury villa community in California, integrating agrarian living, natural pools and shared recreational facilities.
Architect / Concept Designer at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptual master plan and landscape for an 81,000 sq ft desert resort project in Abu Dhabi, inspired by Bedouin heritage.
Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed a 5,200 sq ft modern farm house retreat blending regional character with sustainable architecture in Georgia.
Architect / Project Architect at Samantha Sustainable Architects
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Sustainable Farm Resort in Oman: designed and visualised a 20-hectare farm resort integrating agriculture, ecotourism and renewable energy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Built Environment (Architecture) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Diploma in Building Information Modeling (REVIT) at Institute of Skills Technology, Kurunegala
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Licensed Architect at Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Built Environment (Architecture) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Architect Licentiate at Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Built Environment (Architecture) at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Architectural License at Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Licensed Architect
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025
Diploma in Building Information Modeling (REVIT)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Architect Licentiate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Architectural License
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Built Environment (Architecture)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

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