A Poetic Tribute to the Tranquil Javanese-Hindu Water Palace
LEGENDARY ARCHITECT JEAN-MICHEL GATHY CONCEIVES THE INTERIORS OF JUMEIRAH BALI
Jumeirah Bali ( opened July 2022 ) was interior designed by Jean-Michel Gathy , Principal Designer of the award-winning hospitality and design consultancy firm DENNISTON . Inspired by colonial Balinese and European influences , Gathy has here created a verdant , opulent sanctuary of tropical modernism , styled using tactile and natural materials , with luxurious modern comforts to connect the present and past . The all-villa luxury resort sits gracefully atop the cliffs of Uluwatu , one of the most coveted spots on the island .
“ Jumeirah Bali is designed as a palace celebrating the history of Central Java . The identity we have given to this project is a little bit different from most hotels in Bali . We have introduced an Indonesian-Dutchinspired architectural interior , the European influences in the interior which relate to the colonial times of Central Java is very complementary to the architectural design . We have humbly slipped ourselves in .” comments Jean-Michel Gathy .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 57 2023