location Kaba-Kaba, Bali, Indonesia.
site area 1,521 sqm
building area 980 sqm
year of completion 2020 (phase 1), 2022 (phase 2)
architect/design firm Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios
lead architect/designer Charlie Hearn developer Dino Magnatta contractor/builder Ateng Trying Mas (bamboo contractor), Wayan Konstruksi (civil contractor)
landscape architect Imaji Kryamaha Utama (Phase 1)
awards
• Prix Versailles (UNESCO) World's Best Hotel (exterior) special mention.
• Prix Versailles (UNESCO) - Asia Pacific Best Hotel (exterior).
• International Design Awards 2022 - Gold Winner
Its dramatic, sweeping curves instantly command your attention. You step a little closer and notice that these unique structures have been crafted entirely from bamboo.
Indeed, a sense of wonderment suffuses Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort at Kaba-Kaba, Bali, Indonesia. Here, bamboo roofs curve organically into shapes resembling blooming lotuses and cocoons. Some of the villas are perched directly above a lake, perfect for a refreshing morning dip or to be lulled to sleep by the sound of gently trickling water. Peeking out amidst a lush, tropical jungle, the property's awe-inspiring structures envelop guests in an experience dotted with discreet touches of luxury.
Being one with its natural environment has always been the anchoring ethos of Ulaman. The property was originally conceived as a residential project (before 2020), with the owner wanting to create a home that fit right into its natural surroundings.
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