In collaboration with Four Seasons Sayan, we recently completed the Sokasi Cooking School on the bank of the Ayung River in Sayan, Bali, a sister structure to the Yoga Pavilion we created for them a few years ago. Bamboo is such a natural fit…
In 2017, IBUKU completed a project at Bambu Indah — the eco-resort founded by Cynthia and John Hardy in Sayan, Bali. John and Elora worked together to design the new riverside cafe. “For years we walked past the ponds on our way to the river,…
The Moon House and Copper House are the latest additions to Bambu Indah, an eco-resort in Sayan, Bali, and were co-designed by IBUKU and John Hardy. Both structures allow guests to have the closest possible connection with ‘the pulse of nature’ while maintaining luxurious features…
We created Riverbend House as the first two bedroom structure at Bambu Indah- perfect for families and friends traveling together. It has a beautiful living room and kitchen with a view of the Ayung River in Bali, Indonesia. This structure and position follows the shape…
The bar is a single bamboo structure building that sits on a sandy beach with a clump support system. An elegant structural umbrella pole system was developed to maximize floor area with a long overhang roof. Strong coastal winds are a major challenge for this…
In 2017 our team left Bali for the island of Principe, off the coast of West Africa, to build a restaurant structure using bamboo. It was an interesting challenge for us to collaborate with the French project architect’s design, to refine his shapes and concept…
TRi Restaurant in Hong Kong captures the pure essence of Bali in a unique dining experience focused on Balinese flavors. TRi has been brought to life by the Le Comptoir team with interior design by IBUKU. Location: The Pulse Shopping Mall, Repulse Bay, Hongkong Client: Le…
An all-bamboo riverside spa built on land that harnesses a range of energies, from the constant flow of the river to the energy of the property itself. Location: Bongkasa, Bali Client: Individual Site Area: 875 sqm Floor Area: 120 sqm Build Time: 5 Months Completion:…
We collaborated with a US architect on this resort designed to be a destination for the more senior surfers and their families in tow on holiday. A hollistic experience of surfing in Sumbawa beach with meditation and yoga/ chigong exercise.
The yoga pavilion was a bespoke design, conceived specifically for the location, for the purpose. Preliminary design work was done on the site: sketching, measuring the sun path, and imagining the experience of the space at various times of day. The design team even took…
This resort combines Sumba traditional cultural experience with a sustainable eco living approach. The development has been masterplanned to be built in phases and is a combination of local inspired designed buildings and eco friendly methods of operating.
Moon house is a house for those wanting to have a direct experience with nature. A crescent-shaped house with a view of the Ayung river and fresh nature. Surrounded by the sound of running water feeding the natural swimming pond and delicious organic permaculture gardens…
A bamboo hotel designed on a linear lot with a beach club, sales office, iconic guest houses and a showcase kitchen building. Strong bamboo and sustainable project requirements from our client.
A resort designed and planned to respond to a site with strong sea views, emphasis on wellness and healing. The communal and guest pods are organic and rustic in nature reflecting the local flavour and scenery.
Bambu Indah, a radically distinctive boutique hotel in Ubud was created by John and Cynthia Hardy. Aligned with their sustainable philosophy, organic food gardens surround the antique wood Javanese bridal homes that are the rooms. In 2013, IBUKU expanded Bambu Indah with a dramatic open-kitchen, called…
A few years ago, on one of John Hardy’s regular trips to Sumba, he fell in love with the traditional Sumba houses. He and his daughter, Elora, decided to replicate one using bamboo in Bali in the grounds of Bambu Indah, his hotel in Ubud. The…
The Minang House reflects the exact proportions of a Sumatran clan house. Traditionally made out of rainforest timber, this Minang House, built for the Bambu Indah Hotel, was constructed entirely from black bamboo. It serves as a multi-purpose hall where guests enjoy special dinners, relaxed…
