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White Design's charity project in Sri Lanka
The charity Surf Sufficient uses surfing as part of its mission to generate funding and raise awareness of the regeneration of Weligama, a Sri Lankan settlement that was devastated by the tsunami.
In 2008 White Design agreed to sponsor Surf Sufficient by donating resources to work with the charity's founder to design a new community development that will help the settlement get back to a normal way of life. We were able to help the owners develop a brief for a sustainable surf lodge, with additional facilities for local people and a strong community focus. All profits from the lodge are being put back into the community to aid regeneration. The project also aims to promote the use of locally sourced materials, techniques and skills to counter-act the overwhelming use of concrete in new build projects around the country.
For details and photographs of a visit to Weligama by White Design team member Louise Southwell to help with this project, please click here to go to the dedicated website. Since leaving White Design to continue her architectural studies, Louise has continued to develop her interest in sustainable tourism.
