Toyota’s flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya breaks ground

Toyota Lanka’s growing footprint across Sri Lanka reached another milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for Toyota’s flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya, held last week.

Toyota Sri Lanka Chairman Masaaki Kawabata, Managing Director/CEO Manohara Athukorala, and Chairman of Design Consortium Ltd, Archt. Migara Alwis attend the event as special invitees.

Chairman and Managing Director Manohara Athukorala said that the new showroom represents more than just a facility; it reflects Toyota’s commitment to building stronger relationships, enhancing customer experiences, and delivering world-class service standards. “This is a long-felt dream that is finally becoming a reality,” he said.

Athukorala recalled that the founding Chairman of Design Consortium, Professor Lakshman, was a valued Toyota customer and maintained a 25-year corporate relationship with the company. “It is a matter of great pride that his son, Migara, is now designing this flagship showroom,” he said.

Designed by Design Consortium International, the showroom will feature contemporary architecture focused on innovation and functionality, while offering customers interactive vehicle displays, immersive experiences, and test drives.

Under the leadership of Archt. Migara Alwis, Design Consortium and its team continue to demonstrate a strong architectural identity, contributing to the transformation of Colombo’s skyline through innovative and contemporary design.

The firm has been instrumental in creating landmark architectural projects that enhance the cityscape while adding lasting value to Colombo’s evolving urban landscape.