Bali Modern: the Art of Tropical Living

Description

The Balinese Style of architecture and interior design is renowned and increasingly popular the world over. A thatched Balinese Bale, overlooking a panorama of rice fields and open to the evening breeze, or a courtyard that combines temple carving with relaxing, recreational lounging space are enduring features of a distinctive "Bali-style". Shimmering pavilions, open verandahs, living rooms that invite the outside landscaping in - all are part of the Balinese tropical living experience This book focuses on these timeless features and shows the new and exciting ways in which they are interpret.;Contents; The New Bali Style: A Fresh Approach; The Art of Tropical Living: New Architecture and Interiors in Bali; The Tropical Garden Revisited: New Landscaping Ideas; The Delightful Balinese Pavilion: Relaxing in the Bale; Tropical Water Features: Pools, Cascades and Springs; Glossary; Note from the Author.