With over 500 gorgeous photographs and extensive commentary; this book is an exploration of Balis most most stunning homes and gardens. Bali has long been a creative inspiration for the worldmdash;providing exciting new design ideas that are emulated today in homes and hotels around the globe. The open to the elements bathroom with interior courtyard garden; the giant bamboo sofa with handwoven cushion covers; and the garden pavilion or bale with raised platform seating are all examples of concepts that originated on the island. All thesemdash;and much moremdash;may be viewed in Bali By Design.Bali By Designs provides coverage of the latest and best design work in Bali today. Featuring 25 stunning contemporary homes; it showcases the ideas of a new generation of talented international and Indonesian designers. Each of these extraordinary houses presents new solutions for age-old challengesmdash;illustrating how stylish modern lifestyles may be achieved through clever architecture and interior design. See the selection of artful furniture and furnishings in open; airy rooms; the inclusion of natural stone in shady courtyards and swimming pools; and the plethora of handcrafted surfaces; objects and artifacts.Many of these Balinese houses explore ways of reducing power consumption for a more sustainable; low-carbon future. Others present a modern urban version of the tropical Bali interior design style that has its roots in a traditional rural environment. All; however; combine modern technology with exotic local materialsmdash;Balinese sandstone; volcanic rock; recycled ulin woodmdash;for breezy indoor-outdoor living.With over 300 stunning photographs by Danish photographer Jacob Termansen and an insightful text by British author Kim Inglis; this book is a fitting testament to the originality and talent of Balis design world.
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