Narein Perera runs a practice, which prides itself in the degree of innovation and holistic applicability of its architectural solutions. Each project is approached as a specific set of social, climatic, contextual and technological nuances that create the basis for a unique outcome. 'Placemaking' is emphasised with a conscious and meticulous exploration of materials and texture.

A Professor in Architecture, at the Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, with a teaching and research focus on climate-sensitive design at both, building and urban scales, for which he holds a PhD, strives to apply 'lessons learned' in his practice. The practice, now over fifteen years old, has been quite successful over the years, winning recognition for design, both locally and internationally. On the international `stage, he was awarded the 'Architecture Asia Award for Emerging Architects' as a part of the Asian Congress of Architects sessions in Malaysia, (2014 & 2016), The Energy & Hot Climates Prize of the Green Building Solutions Awards 2016 for the International Platform. France, and the Monsoon Architecture Award 2023, India. In his home country of Sri Lanka, he was the recipient of the 'Young Architect of the Year' in 2010 and the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, award for Design Excellence in 2007, 2011 and 2018