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Four Seasons to reveal Balinese design revamp at Jimbaran Healing Village Spa
by Megan Whitby | 11 Mar 2020
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay will reveal a new-look spa showcasing contemporary a Balinese design by The Fulcrum Agency and appearing to be suspended over water when it reopens at the start of May. The spa's revamp will align with the original Balinese design concept by Kerry Hill Architects and will feature interiors by Design Studio SPIN. The Healing Village Spa will 70 per cent bigger than before,
Alexis Dornier creates "experimental treetop boutique hotel" in Bali forest
by Stu Robarts | 14 Feb 2020
Alexis Dornier has created an "experimental treetop boutique hotel" located in Ubud on the island of Bali, Indonesia, with a mix of part-industrial, part-natural structures in a tropical forest setting. In designing the 10ac (4ha) Lift hotel, Dornier sought to forgo the typical concrete-based development approach on the island in favour of low-rise and treehouse-like structures made of metal elements and natural materials. Each of the structures has a different
OMA's Bali hotel provides open space for guests and locals to mix
by Stu Robarts | 12 Feb 2020
OMA 's first hotel in Bali has been designed both for guests and to engage the local community, with an open space for cultural events and leisure activities. The open space, or platform, at Potato Head Studios runs from the hotel down to the beach at Seminyak and is based on the raised and ground-level courtyards of Indonesian and Balinese homes. It provides a flexible stage where guests and locals
Chedi Club Ubud rebrands to celebrate acclaimed Indonesian architect, Hendra Hadiprana
by Megan Whitby | 29 Nov 2019
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and a rebrand, with the handover scheduled for 1 January 2020. Owned by Singapore-based General Hotel Management (GHM), the 20-villa-property will be taken over by hotel management group, Hadiprana, and rebranded as Tanah Gajah, a resort by Hadiprana. The group is named after the late Hendra Hadiprana, the acclaimed Indonesian architect, art-collector and designer, who designed
Javanese wisdom provides inspiration for immersive ocean-facing spa at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
by Jane Kitchen | 22 Jan 2019
Kempinski Hotels is opening its second Indonesian resort, The Apurva Kempinski Bali, in the upmarket Nusa Dua area on 1 February. The 475-bedroom beachfront resort, whose name comes from a word meaning ‘unique and magnificent’ in Sanskrit, will include an immersive ocean-facing spa and fitness centre offering treatments inspired by traditional Balinese healing practices, designed to promote balance and wellbeing. At the front of the resort, overlooking the ocean, The
Balinese mega resort Apurva Kempinski all set for 2019 opening
by Andrew Manns | 12 Nov 2018
The Apurva Bali Kempinski – a retreat which takes artistic influence from Indonesia’s "gods and temples" – is set to debut in March of next year. Designed by architecture firms and studios Denton Corker Marshall and Trivium Design Group, the new clifftop getaway, which overlooks Nusa Dusa bay, has been described as an exemplar of the Balinese art and philosophy Tri Hita Karana, combining both the divine and natural worlds.
Enter the dragon: striking 'cymbalic' sculpture welcomes guests to Shenzhen's Hard Rock Hotel
by Kim Megson | 25 Jan 2018
The Chinese mainland has its first Hard Rock Hotel, complete with a huge vinyl mosaic, hundreds of red guitars hanging from the walls and a golden dragon made from drumsticks and 1,680 cymbals. Hong Kong practice CL3 Architects, led by William Lim, were commissioned by developer Mission Hill Properties to design the Hard Rock Hotel Shenzhen, combining the brand’s trademark references to rock and roll with local design flourishes. Vibrant
Jumeirah to expand in 2018 with five new resorts
by Tom Walker | 04 Jan 2018
Luxury hotel group Jumeirah has set out plans for an ambitious expansion which will see it enter three new markets during 2018. Jumeirah will open five new resorts during the year, including its first properties in Bahrain, Indonesia and Oman – signalling the group’s intention to enter emerging tourism markets with its luxury offering. The five properties, each featuring large spas, are Jumeirah Royal Saray, Bahrain; Jumeirah Sa’adiyat Island, Abu
Como Hotels to open third Bali resort
by Jane Kitchen | 04 Dec 2017
Como Hotels and Resorts is opening its third location in Bali in February 2018, the Como Uma Canggu. With 119 bedrooms, the Como Uma Canggu will be the brand’s 14th location worldwide and will include a Como Shambhala Retreat with seven treatment rooms. Asian-inspired therapies – including the signature Como Shambhala Massage, a deep-tissue massage – will be offered, along with yoga and Pilates classes and personal training at the
Adria Lake creates ‘21st century spa’ for Radisson Blu’s first Bali location
by Jane Kitchen | 21 Sep 2017
Adria Lake of wellness and spa design company A.W. Lake Design has created a new Balinese spa for the Radisson Blu Uluwatu – the first Radisson Blu in Bali, which is set to open in December. The 633sq m (6,814sq ft) SpaEsc will include seven treatment rooms, including two doubles with private steam showers and two express massage rooms. A beauty area, “floating” courtyard relaxation room, fully equipped gym, yoga
Hirsch Bedner Associates launches new HBA Resort design division
by Kim Megson | 23 Aug 2017
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the world’s largest hospitality interior design firms, has launched its seventh subdivision, HBA Resorts, which will specialise in the creation of bespoke luxury resort properties. Headquartered in Bali, Indonesia, HBA Resorts provide tailored interior design, architecture and landscape services, with staff collaborating with artisans in Southeast Asia to create “indigenous and authentic design projects for the world’s most treasured resorts.” Explaining the decision to
Design duo transform beachside Bali holiday home into 'ultimate wellbeing destination'
by Kim Megson | 03 Mar 2017
A husband-and-wife design team have transformed their own beachfront holiday home into a new resort; the first of a new brand of “ultimate wellbeing destinations.” Soo K. Chan, the founder of SCDA Architects, and hospitality designer Ling Fu, have used holistic design and environmental practices to create Soori Bali in Indonesia. The revamped resort will feature 48 private pool villas and residences, a cantilevered platform jutting over the Indian Ocean
Sanderson Group named masterplanners for US$5bn wellness 'wonder' in Bali
by Tom Anstey | 15 Aug 2016
Thematic entertainment design and construction firm Sanderson Group have been named as masterplanners for a US$5bn (€4.47bn, £3.87bn) development in Bali, Indonesia, dubbed a “new wonder” by its founders. Margarana Dream City – which covers 2.5sq km (0.95sq m) – follows a theme of “innergy”, with a pyramid-like tower at the heart of the development “drawing the positive 'chi' into a green city”. The mixed-use development offers a variety of
Contemporary Bali arts complex redefines relationship between nature and art
by Tom Anstey | 05 Oct 2015
US architects ArandaLasch have unveiled plans for a contemporary arts complex and gardens in Bali, envisioned as a place to experience “art within nature”. Revealed at the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, the Budidesa Art Park – funded by Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur Budi Tek – comprises a series of art gardens, a museum complex and residences surrounded by rice paddies near the country’s capital of Denpasar. Budidesa will act as a new
Trump building resorts in Java, Bali
by Jane Kitchen | 23 Sep 2015
Trump Hotels is partnering with Indonesian investment firm MNC Group to develop resorts in Bali and West Java, Indonesia. The six-star Lido, West Java location will include a “wellness destination spa” along with an 18-hole Ernie Els championship golf course, a Lifestyle Country Club, and high-end residential villas and condominiums. Details of the spa are not yet available. Trump Hotels is also developing an “opulent resort and residential development in
Salt caves and Balinese al fresco style create ‘relaxation destination’ at Riviera Maya’s new US$5m Spatium spa
by Jane Kitchen | 03 Jul 2015
A new US$5 million, 10,000-square-foot spa designed by AHA Universo has opened at Grupo Vidanta’s Riviera Maya in Mexico with a 100sq ft (9sq m) salt cave for halotherapy. “Spatium is an ultra-luxurious spa, which offers an unrivalled experience in an environment infused with relaxing natural elements,” said Norma Suárez, director of the Grupo Vidanta Riviera Maya. Suarez said the philosophy behind the 10-treatment room spa is “to create a
Top team of designers assembled to create hillside Balinese resort
by Kate Corney | 21 Apr 2015
WOW Design Studio, Belt Collins International landscape architects and Hirsch Bedner Associates interior designers have been engaged to create a lavish hillside resort on the southern coast of Bali. The consultants will be designing the public spaces, exteriors and accommodations for the New World Grand Bali Resort, scheduled to open in 2017. Indonesian company PT. Mugie Bali Indah – which owns the resort – has appointed New World Hotels &
Alila Hotels will open eco-garden hotel in Bali, designed by URBNarc architects
by Helen Andrews | 15 Apr 2015
Alila Seminyak will open on Bali’s southwest coast this September, it will be the second new Indonesian property from the luxury boutique resorts group, following the development of the new Alila Villas Bintan. Alila Seminyak will be a prime beach frontage resort, comprising 72 suites, 69 residences. Green space will dominate both the interiors and exteriors, which will also have extensive events space, a Spa Alila and restaurants. The Alila
The Ritz-Carlton Bali opens with spa set to follow
by Helen Andrews | 03 Feb 2015
The Ritz-Carlton Bali, Indonesia, has opened on the southern tip of island Nusa Dua, with a 70m (230ft) glass elevator from the cliff-top resort to the beach below. The 14-treatment room Ritz-Carlton Spa, equipped with thermal facilities by Barr+Wray and cosmetic products by ESPA, will open soon. The 12.7-hectare (31-acre) resort features 313 hotel rooms, six restaurants and meeting facilities for up to 200 guests.
Bespoke hydropool set to feature at Ritz-Carlton Bali's spa
by Helen Andrews | 24 Oct 2014
Guests of the Ritz-Carlton Bali, Indonesia, will be able to swim with dolphins in the Indian Ocean, go sailing and participate in night dives when the property opens in Q2 of 2015. Located in the developing Sawangan area, south of Nusa Dua, the 288-key property – including 90 suites and 14 villas – is owned by PT Bali Nusaintan and will feature a 25,000sq ft (2,323sq m) spa. The spa
AYANA Resort and Spa Bali to unveil sister property in September
by Aoife Dowling | 24 Jun 2013
The AYANA Resort and Spa Bali is preparing for the opening of sister hotel RIMBA Jimbaran Bali, offering another guest experience within the cliff-top property. Under the same management of Capella Hotel Group, RIMBA Jimbaran Bali will open in September 2013 with 297 rooms and suites to expand on AYANA’s 368 rooms and villas. The eight hectare (20 acre) resort is located within AYANA’s 77-hectare (190 acre) grounds overlooking Jimbaran
Refurbished Lagoon Spa opens at Bali resort
by Tom Walker | 21 Aug 2012
Image: Facilities include indoor and outdoor relaxation areas The Lagoon Spa at The Laguna resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, has reopened following a complete redesign and upgrading of its facilities. The spa now spreads across 900sq m (9,700sq ft) and includes eight treatment rooms; extensive wet areas; two outdoor spa pools; and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas - including tropical gardens. Spa design firm A.W. LAKE Spa Concepts completed
W Hotels unveils Bali resort and spa
by Tom Walker | 10 Mar 2011
W Hotels Worldwide has launched its W Retreat & Spa Bali in Seminyak, its third Retreat to open within the past 12 months. The 158-key resort has been designed in partnership with SCDA Architects and AB Concept and Poole Associates, and includes a large AWAY-branded spa. The 1,500sq m (16,000sq ft) AWAY Spa has been designed by Singapore-based A. W. LAKE Spa Concepts has been inspired by two of Bali's
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