Tree without a Tree
Archalley Competitions 2024
Innovative Christmas Tree "Design, Make & Decorate" Competition
Official Partners
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
Tree without a Tree
was a competition designed to explore alternative solutions for traditional methods of building Christmas trees, beyond the conventional approach.
During the Christmas season, we embraced
The spirit of giving
by expressing our love and concern for the environment, with an attempt to
protect natural trees & reduce waste after use,
ensuring a joyful and eco-friendly celebration.
AWARDS
Total prize fund
LKR 325,000.00
3 winning proposals, a special award recipient and 3 honorable mentions were selected. Archalley awarded a total of LKR 325,000.00 in prize money to competition winners as follows:
1st Prize
LKR 150,000.00
2nd Prize
LKR 50,000.00
3rd Prize
LKR 25,000.00
Archalley Most Popular Tree Award
LKR 100,000.00
Special giveaways were awarded for
Sustainable Designs
3 Honorable mentions
Certificate of
achievement
10 Finalists
were announced
CONTRIBUTION
We are proud to announce that we have handed over the contribution to SOS Children's Villages as part of the Tree Without a Tree competition. 💚 A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters for helping us make a meaningful impact this Christmas. Together, we are fostering creativity, sustainability, and compassion. ✨ Let's continue to inspire positive change—one step at a time.
Giving Back to Nature at Diyasaru Park, Thalawathugoda! As part of the Tree Without a Tree competition, we proudly donated trees and fertilizers to support the green initiatives at Diyasaru Park. ✨🌱 This effort is a step toward fostering a sustainable future while honoring our commitment to the environment. A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters who made this possible. 💚 Let's continue to grow and give back to nature together!
JURY
We sincerely thank our jury panel for their time and expertise.
Otara Gunewardene
DIRECTOR, EMBARK & OTARA FOUNDATION
Philip Weeraratne
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, PWA ARCHITECTS
Ajai Vir Singh
FOUNDER, CFW, CEYLON LITERARY FESTIVAL, COLLEGE OF FASHION & DESIGN
WINNERS
1st Place Winner
Methodist Church Youth – Seeduwa
2nd Place Winner
Pasindu Kithmina
3rd Place Winner
KWCA – Kosala Weerasekara Chartered Architects
MOST POPULAR AWARD
Congratulations to Rashane Fernando for winning the vote race and earning the title of Most Popular in the 'Tree Without a Tree' competition 2024!
SPECIAL SUSTAINABLE AWARD
FROM ACCESS LIFESTYLE
Congratulations to Ameeda Gunathilaka! Her effort and eco-friendly design is highly appreciated by Access Lifestyle, earning special recognition for their Sustainable Giveaway.
This sustainable Christmas tree was crafted using entirely natural and biodegradable materials, showcasing innovative eco-friendly design principles.
Materials Used:
- Dried seed pods from various native trees
- Fallen leaves collected from local parks
- Natural twine made from coconut fiber
- Biodegradable wooden base
- LED lights powered by solar energy
The construction process involved careful selection of materials that would naturally decompose, creating a tree that celebrates the holiday spirit while respecting the environment.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
A big shoutout to Rashane Fernando for his remarkable entry! His unique vision and creative effort deserve special recognition in the 'Tree Without a Tree' competition 2024.
A big shoutout to BIMA Lanka Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd for their remarkable entry! Their unique vision and creative effort deserve special recognition in the 'Tree Without a Tree' competition 2024.
A big shoutout to Abigail Fernando for her remarkable entry! Her unique vision and creative effort deserve special recognition in the 'Tree Without a Tree' competition 2024.
