Asia’s first and only Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home originated as a simple holiday home paying homage to the natural beauty of Uluwatu in Bali.
in 2002, the area had not yet been discovered and developed to the tourist hotspot it is now, filled with trendy cafes, bars, shops and yoga practices that had long been the preserve of Canggu and Seminyak.
The natural setting reminded her of her childhood home in East Java. “Lush tropical gardens and a similar climate evoked memories of those years. It was open living at its best, as was the way with the old-style houses back in the day. We wanted to capture this feeling of harmony [with the land] and natural convergence of the gardens and interiors, which seems the most natural style for tropical living,” said Zecha, who worked with Singapore-based design studio Tristan & Ju on the project.
WIth the location by the ocean, the design team had to consider materials very carefully as metal rusts and corrodes easily while wood weathers quickly. In Singapore, a good class bungalow with luxuriant landscaping – and a beautiful basement garage Solid teakwood and ironwood used generously in the estate were chosen for their durability in the harsh tropical weather.
Limestone that was excavated from the site was reused to form external walls, new foundations or levelling for the land. “Since it came from the site, it meant that it could take the relatively harsh weather of Uluwatu. Moreover by re-using it, we saved the effort and cost of bringing in new materials, as well as solved the problem of disposing it from the remote site.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
German tourist investigated after stripping naked and gatecrashing Bali temple ceremonyShe is among a growing number of foreign tourists in Bali who's been called out for unruly behaviours. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
German tourist arrested after stripping naked, gatecrashing Bali temple ceremonyThe authorities in Bali, Indonesia, have arrested a German tourist who gatecrashed a sacred temple performance and stripped naked during the ceremony. On Monday, Darja Tuschinski was reportedly denied a ticket to the show at the Saraswati Ubud Temple, according to several...
Read more »
The coolest hipster cafes and restaurants in Canggu, BaliFurther up north from the bustle of Seminyak lies Canggu, a large coastal stretch home to some of Bali’s best beaches for surfing. Generally more laid-back than the former, you’ll find expansive rice paddy fields and old Balinese villages – oh, and plenty of hipster-worthy eateries too. If you’re on the lookout for a cooler and less mainstream Bali experience,...
Read more »
Malaysian MP calls for guidelines on dog-catching after elderly man dies trying to save petThe man’s seven-year-old mixed breed dog had allegedly come out of its owner’s compound when a group of council dog catchers visited the housing estate.
Read more »
3 years' jail for man who abducted ex-girlfriend and stabbed her with scissorsSINGAPORE — A tiff between a man and his former girlfriend turned into a violent rampage when he stabbed her male friend before abducting her, sparking an islandwide police manhunt. Mohamed Shabiq Mohamed Anwar, 22, was caught after he was later seen stabbing the woman. On Thursday (May 25), he was sentenced to three years' jail, six strokes of the...
Read more »
Malaysian man and mother, separated from his birth, reunite after 48 yearsMr Suffian drove from Selangor to Johor to look for his birth mother. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »