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BUAHAN, a Banyan Tree Escape, has had an exciting journey over the last 15 years, working to refine its design concept and philosophy in preparation for its debut in 2021.
The product of a deep understanding of its vicinity, the resort’s naked experience through the ‘no walls, no doors’ design concept reflects the agro, religious, cultural, and artisan craftsmanship of the local Balinese lifestyle, a crucial unique selling point.
This philosophy also echoes the resort’s brand pillars of being connected to nature, embedded in the community, and providing a unique discovery experience that emphasizes learning.
A Union of Wisdom for an Immersive Experience At the helm of this concept sits Banyan Tree’s Head of Architecture, Dharmali Kusumadi, who designed the balés (villas) and other resort facilities, bringing life to the inspired vernacular architectural approach through unique design and construction techniques. In addition, he teamed up with Gede Kresna, a recognized sustainable local architect who focuses on Balinese design and environmentally friendly architecture.
This union of wisdom was the genesis of Buahan’s design concept. Next, Gede ran a four-month study on the sociological, architectural, and cultural impact the resort would have within a 1-hour radius of the site. The research would ultimately influence the resort’s personality, and at its core, guide Dharmali on how Buahan would immerse guests and provide the context of the resort’s connection to the surrounding community.
A Truly Balinese Inspired Approach
The fundamental notion behind the balé design was to construct a dwelling space that resembles a traditional Balinese house. All individual spaces for living, sleeping, and bathing had to be incorporated within a courtyard or compound.
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, an unparalleled journey, communing with nature, alone and with others. Due to the resort’s unique topography, the courtyard was replaced by a single-roofed open deck that houses the living room, bedroom, and bathroom with the signature “no walls, no doors” concept seamlessly merging these areas and creating a thin veil between guest and nature. [traveltext.id]
