Dynasty Residence - Kandy, optimistic for completion of construction within a record breaking 20 months

The Dynasty Residence apartment project being built on the banks of the majestic Mahaweli River in the ancient city of Kandy, promises to be the first and last of its kind.

Construction of the much anticipated project is now underway towards a speedy completion with the date of completion set for April 2016 or sooner.


This is a major achievement in the Design and Build construction industry in Sri Lanka.

Managing Director of Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd., Eng. Mr. Ranjith Gunatilleke Stated “For us to maintain our reputation ongoing basis as a successful construction company we always have to pay detailed attention to three main areas; Quality, Time and Cost control.


We are very proud to get involved as a design Built contractor to develop this Iconic project Dynasty Residence in Kandy.”

The Dynasty Residence overlooking the breath-taking scenery of the lush hill capital, offers a new era of luxurious and serene living by blending the regal grandeur of an ancient kingdom with modern contemporary city living brought about by world class architectural designs, engineering and construction excellence.

This one of a kind project that began construction in August 2014 has already completed the structure of the ground floor and 4 other levels above occupying the car parks, swimming pool, gym and other such common facilities.


Level 5 which is the first apartment floor slab is scheduled to be cast by end March 2015, and the balance 12 typical apartment floors would be concreted on a 14 day construction cycle.

This iconic integrated Apartment and Hotel project will be the first and last two tall buildings to be situated near the majestic Mahaweli river near the Katugasthota Bridge.


The Apartment Complex has been designed as an 18-storey Residential Apartment Complex with superior amenities.


Dynasty Residencies boasts of 93 units including single, double, triple, and four-bedroom apartments with 180 degree panoramic views, two-storey sky villas and 4 penthouses with access to their own private sky gardens with golf putting and entertainment areas.

Commenting on the latest status of the project, Mr. Mahasen Samaravijaya - Founder and Chairman of GVR Lanka (Pvt) Ltd stated, “As the developer and the promoter of this project, I am so excited to see my dream which is to create a Luxury Residential Apartment and a Star class Hotel next to each other is finally coming true.


This development undoubtedly will change the Kandiyan Landscape forever by bringing the convenient and luxury style of living standards.


This project would not have been possible without the support and dedication from all our consultants; Design Build construction- Sanken Construction, Architecture & Interiors - RDC Architects (Pte) Singapore in collaboration with Surath Wickramasinghe Associates, QS Consultants – Davis Langdon KPK in Singapore, MEP & Green Building - Green Technologies FZCO in Dubai, and Project Management - Dr. M.E. Joachim, Structural Engineering - Mr. Vasantha Ratnayake and Environmental Engineering - Mr. Hemantha Jayasundara.”

GVR Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

GVR Lanka is a BOI-approved real estate development company registered in Sri Lanka in January 2006 as a private limited company and have obtained relevant government agency approvals.


The company is based at the IBM Building, Navam Mawatha, Colombo 02.


It was founded by two Sri Lankan-born, US-based entrepreneurs, Mohan Chandramohan and Mahasen Samaravijaya, and the latter acts as its current Chairman.


The mixed development in Kandy is the company’s first project.

Last modified on Thursday, 26 February 2015 11:47