Ulaman Eco Retreat

Located inland in Bali, this wellness retreat has been integrated into a forest that borders luscious rice fields on one side and a dramatic river on the other. The river converges water from the whole area creating a junction of small waterfalls that produces enough flow to power a hydro electric generator that can sustain the power of the buildings within the complex. Merging with nature has been at the forefront in the approach to the design, not just by its operation but by using materials found directly on the site and the immediate locality.

We find that ourselves and others whether it be clients, visionaries or other professionals gravitate towards one another by sharing a comparative vision and philosophy based on design excellence, environmental concern and a desire to improve the quality of peoples lives. By combining differing backgrounds of East and West, traditional and cutting edge, local and international, the opportunity arises to create architecture which can have a hugely positive impact.

The Special Prize of Exterior South Asia and the Pacific 2021 (Hotels category)