Set within the dramatic highlands of Maskeliya, Sri Lanka. This private residence is nestled in the highlands of Maskeliya, where tea plantations are cascading, mist-shrouded peaks, and the expansive reservoir converge into one of Sri Lanka’s most enchanting landscapes.
Rethinking The Future Awards 2025
First Award | Private Residence (Small-Medium) (Concept)
Project Name: Moray Falls Retreat
Category: Private Residence (Small-Medium) (Concept)
Studio Name: JT+Partners
Design Team: Joe Tabet
Area: 2175 Sqm
Year: 2025
Location: Maskeliya, Sri Lanka
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The design is a quiet yet bold architectural gesture—an environmentally-conscious retreat that responds intimately to its site’s steep terrain, unique microclimate, and cultural identity.
The proposed development presents an opportunity to develop a destination that offers a unique rich experience in the heart of the beautiful Sri Lankan landscape.
The project which represents a private luxury villa is composed of four key elements: VIP suite, main common area, 7 bedrooms and back of house areas including. All these elements are organized in a horizontal composition.
