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Balinese Architecture: A Guide to Traditional and Modern Balinese Design

Bruce Granquist

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Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St Barts to Singapore.

In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspiration from a rich vernacular tradition.

The thirty chapters in this book cover dozens of topics like:
Architecture and Social Status
The Balinese Village
Sacred Rice and Subak Temples
Contemporary Hotels and Resorts
Gardens and Water Features
And many more!

This one-of-a-kind book features detailed information on building materials, construction techniques and intricate traditional ornamentation. Over 100 photographs and watercolor illustrations provide a clear picture of the island's architecture and an eye-opening look at a culture that has captivated the world's imagination for over a century.

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 0804852758

ISBN 13: 9780804852753

Balinese Architecture: A Guide to Traditional and Modern Balinese Design

Bruce Granquist

0/5 ( ratings)

Balinese-style villas and resorts are popping up everywhere, from Ibiza to St Barts to Singapore.

In this comprehensive guide, author Julian Davison explores the intricacies of the architecture and the reasons for its global popularity. You'll learn why innovative international architects have been designing Bali-inspired resorts and villas for decades, drawing their inspiration from a rich vernacular tradition.

The thirty chapters in this book cover dozens of topics like:
Architecture and Social Status
The Balinese Village
Sacred Rice and Subak Temples
Contemporary Hotels and Resorts
Gardens and Water Features
And many more!

This one-of-a-kind book features detailed information on building materials, construction techniques and intricate traditional ornamentation. Over 100 photographs and watercolor illustrations provide a clear picture of the island's architecture and an eye-opening look at a culture that has captivated the world's imagination for over a century.

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 0804852758

ISBN 13: 9780804852753

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