Keeping up with the latest contemporary trends, architectural design on Bali is of course all about minimalism. Or at least, that's what everyone building a new villa in Bali seems to speak. Because less is more, you know? modern minimalist architecture may be fashionable, but how do combine with the architectural traditions of the island known? I discussed these and other questions with a young and emerging architects Bali :. Made Dharmendra
Melasti day. ceremonial processions blocking the streets I'm on my way to meet in his office Made Denpasar. Today, the annual washing of the temple of instruments takes place just days before the big day of the year in Bali, Nyepi Day, the holy day of silence. I am pleased to see that beautiful Balinese traditions, like this one, are very much alive. And mine, I'm afraid. I will be fashionable late for my appointment
"My philosophy is to combine local traditions and modern design" Made off as I moved into his modest office. "The traditional Balinese style of the architecture is beautiful, but today only the well-off can actually afford. Land is scarce and therefore materials. Of course, as Balinese architect and, I fear that this architecture will slowly disappear. But I am realistic optimistic about the future. I think it's architects like me, to keep combines modern architectural design with traditional island. "
Would it be described as a minimalist? "well, I think I'm an architect. And what is really minimalism? Minimalism is often referred to as the reduction of the main object. Put that way, I have a lot of designs that could be called minimalist, but you can also check the local flavors that I put into each design. Balinese architecture is on materials, structure and space. These are the things that are part of my philosophy and define my identity as an architect. "
This identity was formed by the experiences of early childhood, watching his grandfather go about his work as a builder on Bali, and his own experiences as a young architect working in abroad. As a new graduate from ITS Surabaya, Made got a chance to go abroad to work for several companies. He helped design luxury resorts on the Maldives and enjoyed the futuristic modernism Singapore.
"My work took me to many places. But then I realized there's no place like home. I am really comfortable here with my family and in my village. and if I have to go somewhere far away for work, I can easily do it from here. "
Then we talk about trends. For those who missed: architectural trend this year is minimalist green. But what does that mean? "Well, rather than simply create a garden in a house, this trend refers to sustainable building and environmentally friendly," said Made. "But sometimes the concept of green is just a front, a point of sale , so to speak. Green design is a good philosophy, but using recycled materials and solar panels for example, is still quite expensive to do. "
However, be creative in how you design something can improve a building" environmentally friendly ", too. And again, the integration of local traditions can be helpful.
"in fact Sustainablity is not really new to the Balinese design. In a sense, that is what the Balinese architecture has always :. By using rapidly renewable materials that were available locally and building homes in such a way that they contained a good quality of indoor air and friendly climate, even during the wet heat "
therefore do modern minimalist architecture combine with Balinese traditions well, I am optimistic: just like the Balinese people still allowed outside influences, modern architecture and local traditions Balinese will prove to get along to this. issue, Made Dharmendra will certainly do its part.