23/09/2026
The One Galle Face lounge is the first expression of a new design identity for Dilmah Urban Estate intended to be rolled out internationally. Rather than creating a conventional tea lounge, team at Ayointerior sought to establish a distinct spatial language rooted in Sri Lanka while remaining contemporary and globally relevant.
The tea-growing landscape became an important source of inspiration. Gentle curves, inspired by the contours of the tea-covered mountain ranges, are reflected in the ceiling, while deep greens drawn from the central highlands inform the palette of wallpapers, handmade local tiles and upholstery. The result is an intimate, layered interior designed to feel warm and immersive, while subtly evoking the landscapes from which Ceylon tea originates.