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Dive into the fascinating world of Balinese architecture with the expertise of Made Wijaya. Renowned worldwide as a landscape architect, Made Wijaya invites us to discover everything you need to know about Balinese architecture through carefully selected documents, numbering more than 600.
Whether you’re an architect, a decorator, a professional, or just an enthusiast, the book “Balinese Architecture” is an endless source of inspiration. Its magnificent photographs with captivating details allow you to explore Bali’s exceptional architectural art. Each page unveils the richness of Balinese culture through its buildings, temples, traditional houses, sculptures, and, of course, its gardens. This beautiful travel album reveals its origins, characteristics, and infinite variations.
Made Wijaya is not only a talented architect but also a man with an incredible story. Originally from Sydney, he decided to make a brief visit to the island. During a storm, he jumped from a ship to reach its shores by swimming.
This young architecture student was so fascinated by Balinese culture that he decided to settle there. Since then, his life and work have been closely linked to the island for which he has a true passion. Starting as a tennis coach, then becoming a tour guide and journalist, he began his journey in the world of landscaping by creating a small garden for a friend. Quickly, he gained fame and was entrusted with prestigious projects, including landscaping the gardens of the Bali Oberoi hotel.
The beautiful book “Balinese Architecture” is a cultural and visual journey that celebrates the beauty of this multifaceted island. Order your copy now and let yourself be carried away by this fascinating exploration of tropical art.
Made Wijaya, born in Sydney, arrived in Bali in 1973 by swimming to shore from a ship during a storm. Initially a young architecture student with plans for a short visit to the Indonesian island, he became so captivated by Balinese culture that he decided to settle there. After working as a tennis and English teacher, a tour guide, and a journalist, he started landscaping a small garden upon the request of a friend. In 1979, during a trip to the United Kingdom, Made Wijaya visited Kew Botanic Gardens and some of the grand English classical gardens. Soon after, he received his first major commission: to design the gardens for the legendary Bali Oberoi hotel.
Since then, his talent for generating fresh ideas and exploring new areas has earned him worldwide renown. As a recognized authority in tropical architecture and landscaping, he is called upon globally to create private and public gardens. In all his creations, he never forgets to pay homage to his adopted home, the enchanting island of Bali. Made Wijaya has also ventured into the production of furniture, lighting, and ornamental items, collectively known as Wijaya Classics. Additionally, Made Wijaya teaches at the National University of Singapore, encouraging architects and landscapers to treat garden design as a distinct art form.
