in 'YOKA SARA' side

Artistry inherited from his family makes this man, whose complete name is: Anak Agung Yoka Sara, profoundly fall in love with the art domain, particularly architecture. Many of his intellectual works are not only favoured by the local community, but also people from outside Bali. Even, he once achieved the BCI Asia & Schott Design Award for architecture with glass on a glass creation used in his design at The Sungai Villas & Spa at Prerenan, Bali.

Ultimately, one of his thinking, probably the only one in Bali, is visualized at his home hamlet, Gerenceng, Denpasar. “As a matter of fact, in every single work of mine, I depart from a concept, namely harmonization. Harmony in each of those works is based on the tenet of Hinduism namely the Tri Hita Karana (harmonious relationship amongst the God, human and nature),” reveals the man born in 1965.

Though inspired by intense philosophy of the Balinese people, his architectural works more emphasizes on intermix of traditional and modern architectural styles. “I put more significance on the concept of Tri Hita Karana in terms of its building philosophy and not merely on its architecture,” he utters.

“On this work, I put emphasis on the combination of traditional and modern architecture. So, on the leading building of Gerenceng hamlet lies a holy sanctum, northern pavilion and rice granary that almost entering the age of 100 years are not changed deliberately. We just made some restorations on several damaged sections. This reflects that we stay to preserve the works of our predecessors,” he affirms.

Also added, in his current work, he would like to combine the works of previous generation with that of the current ones. It’s so important that young generation can not only see the works of modern architecture but also observe the works of their predecessors. (BTN/rai)

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By John Langenheim

Casabrina brings together 11 exclusive residences of three and four bedrooms, each unique, each carefully designed to harmonise with its natural surroundings.

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Casabrina began six years ago with Yoka Sara spending days simply walking among the hills, usually at dawn and dusk, so that his designs would fit with the environment. The different location, views, gradients, wind direction, height and orientation of each site means that each villa is a unique and beautiful creation, a work of art that comes both from nature and the architect’s inspired ideas.

villa atas awan

More than static structures, Yoka Sara’s creations in Casabrina take visitors through a sequence of distinct and complementary stages that reveal each villa’s special characteristics. These steps are designed to excite different emotions: an initial Reception area is followed by a brief journey which culminates in a Discovery point – the first tangible impression of the villa. Excitement follows, in the revelation of the main living area and the vista it enjoys, then Relaxation is embodied in facilities like the horizon pool, deck and lounges all framed by breathtaking scenery. Finally there is Rest in the sleeping compounds, all built to bring you closer to nature. For more detail information visit Casabrina Gallery in Yoka Sara Official Site

3D Visualization produced by Bale Gong Studio balegong@hotmail.com

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The 4 bedrooms villas of 620 m2 is composed of 3 different 2 storey buildings linked on the second floor by a large terrace from where guests can admire a magnificent sea view especially for the sunset. The large manicured garden features an amazing 100 m2 lava stone swimming pool surrounding the buildings dedicated to the bedrooms.

The villa has been design by the very reputable Yoka Sara who has expressed a very modern architecture especially for the living area but has kept the Balinese touch with traditional material such as wood roof, and amazing old iron wood columns supporting the roof and for some of them plunging in the pool. The furniture and equipment are providing and international high level of comfort and includes 2 satelites communication, wireless internet high speed connection, Bose sound system, LC flat screen television.

All bedrooms are air conditioned and equipped with king size bed, mosquito net, satellite television, DVD player. The large garden is manicured with grass lawn, different type of tropical trees, plants and flowers. The 20 m long overflowed pool is enlarging at the front and proposes emerald water colour varying in connection with the sky and the period of the day.

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