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Are you looking for exotic inspiration to transform your garden into a tropical paradise? Discover the vibrant world of “Contemporary Tropical Gardens” by Made Wijaya. It’s a gem for enthusiasts of travel, nature, and tropical landscaping.
In this book, you will delve into the historical and geographical roots of modern tropical landscaping. Made Wijaya introduces us to the universe of the greatest tropical landscapers of the 20th century. From Hawaiian to tropical-romantic styles, these design approaches will hold no more secrets for you.
This collection of inspiration and ideas reveals all the secrets of creating a modern tropical garden. Let yourself be guided through the essential elements that make up such a garden. Materials, plants, furniture, and art objects—nothing is left to chance to transform your space into a lush paradise.
Enjoy the expertise of a renowned landscape architect recognized worldwide for his work. Originally from Sydney, he arrived in Bali as a young student, planning a brief visit, but quickly became passionate about Balinese culture. Since then, he has devoted his life to creating magical tropical gardens, along with furniture and various decorations.
More than a guide, this book is an invitation to travel and discovery.
Order your copy now, and don’t forget to explore other exciting titles by Made Wijaya.
Made Wijaya (1953–2016), born in Sydney as Michael White, arrived in Bali in 1973 and, fascinated by the island’s culture, decided to settle there permanently. As a young architecture student, he began teaching tennis and English, then became a tour guide and journalist, before devoting himself to gardening and landscape architecture.
After a trip to Great Britain in 1979, where he visited Kew Gardens and several classic English gardens, he received his first major commission: the gardens of the Bali Oberoi Hotel. From then on, he developed a unique style, combining architectural rigor and tropical creativity, which earned him international renown. Made Wijaya has designed more than 600 private and public gardens in Southeast Asia and around the world, including David Bowie’s garden on the island of Mustique and the Naples Botanical Garden in Florida.
Author of The Complete Stranger in Paradise and Balinese Architecture: Towards an Encyclopedia, he also contributes to Tropical Asian Style and a tourist guide to Bali. He founded the Wijaya Classics collection, dedicated to furniture, lighting, and decorative objects. A lecturer at the National University of Singapore, he encourages the new generation of architects and landscape designers to consider gardens as an art form in their own right.
In all his work, Made Wijaya pays tribute to his adopted island, Bali, where he has left a lasting legacy in tropical architecture and landscaping.
He is the author of Architecture of Bali and Contemporary Tropical Gardens, published by Éditions du Pacifique.
