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Shenali De
Fonseka
Founder - Shenali De Fonseka Interior Design Studio
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Shenali, an Interior Design graduate from AOD, specialises in interior architecture, styling, furnishing, spatial planning, and concept-driven design. She has excelled as a creative entrepreneur through her design studio and has contributed to local and international projects alongside Sri Lanka's most acclaimed designers. Her expertise spans various areas, including residential, commercial, and retail design projects.
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I started with Design Foundation and then moved on to my Degree in Interior Design. I had great lecturers at AOD who worked tirelessly to bring out my true potential. What I liked about AOD the most was that we were not restricted to classroom lectures. We had a lot of practical exposure where we visited creations by legendary Architects of Sri Lanka, Art Exhibitions and local and foreign Study Tours. Once completing my education at AOD I was quite confident to start working in the industry; thanks to my lecturers who sharpened my skills and built my confidence by sharing their knowledge and real life experiences.
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Education
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Northumbria University - BA (Hons) Interior Design
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NEXT School of Business (ILMS City Campus) - Diploma, Event Management
After graduating from AOD, Shenali gained valuable experience as an Interior Designer at Murad Ismail Channa Daswatte Associates for 5 years. During her tenure, she contributed to prestigious projects such as Waters Edge, Omegaline Villas, Feroz Omar Residence, Akram Cassim Residence, BARS Café, Colombo Jewellery Store, Aitken Spence Western Union Office, and Heritage Grove Housing Scheme. Following this, she established her own highly successful design studio, which has been revolutionising the interior architectural scene in Sri Lanka with its comprehensive design solutions.
Projects
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Prof.Prasad Katulanda - Cinnamon Life Apartment (March 2024)
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MARU Nawala (February 2024)
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Burning Bird Restaurant at Ward Place - Design in collaboration with Insiyah Kutub (July 2023)
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RUACH Retail Store at One Galle Face Mall (July 2023)
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CARNAGE Retail Store Colombo (January 2023)
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Zephyr Bar at Kurumba Bay Weligama (December 2021)
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The Pier Bolgoda (November 2021)
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BedRock Beach Bungalow Kalpitiya (April 2021)
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Street Burger Mount Lavinia (February 2020)
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Roots Fresh Intentions at One Galle Face - Food Court (October 2019)
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Red Panda - Fusion Restaurant (June 2019)
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The Office at Cambridge Terrace, Colombo 07. (January 2019)
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Roots Gelato Outlet at Colombo City Centre -1st Floor (September 2018)
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Sinhalese Sports Club Gym (August 2018)
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Colombo City Centre - Food Studio : Local Designer for Chez Nous International LTD - Hong Kong
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Roots Outlet at Marina Mall (2018)
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Payable Office (2018)
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Botanik Bistro & Bar by Cantaloupe & Co. (2017)
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Vajira Salon (Gents Salon) - Vajira Road (December 2017)
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Lifeline Pharmaceuticals Office for Mr.Malaka Talwatte (2017)
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Fusion 475 (Beverly Street) Rajagiriya. (2016-2017)
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Clique Gastropub (Re-Design) at Union Place, Colombo 02. (2016)
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Business Promoters & Partners Engineering Office for Mr. Gration Fernando (2014)
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Twyford Showroom Colombo. (2012)
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The Cocoon Lounge and Bar at the Ramada Colombo Hotel. (2009)
