da: The New York Times
To the architect Hanno Burtscher, true Bali home design has little to do with the sprawling villas, hardwood floors and remote-controlled sliding doors commonly associated with ”Bali style.”
”It’s a totally different story when comparing traditional Bali style to Bali style published in so many books,” Mr. Burtscher said.
Mr. Burtscher is one of several designers on Bali working to preserve elements of authentic houses on the island. His latest project is a series of three 15-square-meter, or 151-square-foot, octagons, connected by bridges and surrounded by water in a rice field outside Ubud, a central town that is popular with expatriates.
The octagons are primarily built from bamboo, with floors and walls made of packed earth. The bedroom, kitchen and…