What Not to Do in a Beach Resort

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The topic what not to do in a beach resort sounds sarcastic to thedesigns of resorts by Architects in Baali , but its important for anarchitect to understand the Myths of a couture, its religious valueand its living organisms.

I will tell you why????

Architecture carries meaning

Architecture is used by all cultures to communicate ideas, beliefs and values

In the context of this discussion, non- western refers to cultures and societies that

were not influenced by European civilizations


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Traditional or vernacular built environments(ie: buildings and settlements) in non western cultures may appearhaphazard and chaotic to the casual observer,

but,

they usually have profound meaning and symbolism to those who havebuilt use these environments.

The architectural order and logic is only known when one understands

the social systems, cultural values, religious beliefs and lifestyles of theusers of these traditional buildings and settlements.


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Forces of change in the builtenvironment of non-westernsocieties

Colonization/ forms of governmentNeed or regional/national identityRapid economic growthModernizationUrbanization

WesternizationGlobalization


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Let us go through a short study on Bali,its life style and its religious, culturaland traditional architectural valueswhich were adopted for designing onbeach resort without evenunderstanding them and the peoplesbelief


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Religious values and beliefs in baali

Bali is home to the only

surviving Hindu culture(outside of the Indian

Subcontinent) whichcontinues a way of life

whose roots are inclassical Hinduism and

which remains vibrant andalive to this day.

Bali,

Indonesia

Bali- Island of 10,000 temples


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Terraced rice paddies, Bali


Bali the morning of the world, .Jawaharlal Nehru


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The rhythms of everyday life in Bali are controlled

byreligious duties, life-cycle ceremonies and

numerous temple festivals

Religion and rituals occupy a central role in the life of Balinese of all ages

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Balinese women prepare the offerings and

carry them to the temples sometimes incolorful processions accompanied by musicians

Temple ceremonies typically last a couple of days

Display of various temple offeringsmade of fruits, flowers , cereals, sweets etc.

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Like all Hindus the Balinese believein reincarnation and cremate their

dead.

Their cremations are elaborate

spectacles involving much cost,preparation and community

participation

Traditional architecture in Bali Indonesia


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Traditional architecture in Bali, Indonesia

The geography of the Island corresponds to

this belief in a tripartite universe

Middle world - humans - rice fields



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Orientation AxisMountain (sacred) - Sea (profane)

East (birth) - West (death)

Ordering device

Tripartite order of the universeUpper worldGods

Middle worldHumans

Lower worldDemons



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Ordering device

Tripartite order of the universeUpper worldGods

Middle worldHumans

Lower worldDemons



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1. Family Temple.

The house temple called Sanggah or Merajan, isthe place to worship the ancestor and the HyangGuru.

2. Sleeping Pavilion.This building usually a large eight-post structure on

a high base. A terrace usually attached forreceiving guests at family ceremony.3. West Pavilion

The west pavilion or Bale dauh, is the workhouseof the compound. Serving the variety of

purposes, from gathering place to sleeping

quarters.4. Ceremonial Pavilion

The east pavilion, or bale dangin is theceremonial pavilion. The place is where the life

rites and death rituals occur.5. SakenamThe guest pavilion for relatives and children varies

in size and number according to the needs.6. Granary

Or the lumbungorjinengis the storage area forrice.7. Kitchen

Or paonis in the south because of theassociation with Brahma (the god of fire) whoseplace in the south.

8. Protective WallOr aling-aling, most behind the gates to deflect

the malign influences.Toward sea



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Typical construction of the basic Balinesebuilding which is known as a bale.

No nails are used and joints are slotted,pegged or mortised



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Symbolism in Traditional Balinese ArchitectureRoof

headUpper world

GodsSacred

Supporting structureBody

Middle worldHumans

Secular

BaseFeet

Lower worldDemonsProfane

A traditional Balinese house consists of several pavilion- like

structures (bale) loosely arranged within a walled compoundaccording to their function and symbolic significance .

When all the traditional rules are applied the house compoundbecomes asymbolic microcosm of the Balinese universe



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Symbolism in Traditional Balinese Architecture

Balinese Architectural elements

GatesThe type of gate signifies the caste

or social status of the inhabitant

Candi Bentar- Split gateway

Only used for outer courts oftemples

Kori Agunggrand gates for

inner courts of temples andpalaces

Kori- decorated gate for

houses of upper castes

Ankul Ankul- simple gateways

for houses of lower castes



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RoofsThe shape of the roof signifies the

ritual significance of the structurePyramidal roofsacred buildings

such as alters and shrinesHipped roofssecular building for

human activities of living, sleeping,

cooking and working

Roof materialsIjuk- a black fibre from palm trees, it is used forsacred buildings because it is from the upper part

of the tree and closer to the upper world of thegods

Alang alanga type of long grass used for secular

buildings because it grows closer to the earth andthe human world



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Temples consists of three courtyards

Tripartite arrangement extends to all this Balinese and all traditionalBalinese built structures

Decorations andembellishment were

Stipulated in the ancientarchitectural

Manuals according tobuilding function

and caste of owner

Surface decoration

Adoption of balis principles miss- inplemented on resort designs


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Contemporary Bali

Tourismandcommercialization

of cultureIs changing the built environment

and eroding meaning andsymbolism from the traditional

architectural language

Split gateways are now used

insensitively as entrancesto hotel, government offices,

parking lots, etc.

Traditional embellishmentis used on shops and commercial

buildings to create aBalinese appearance Thatched roofed cottages 1930s

Thatched roofed cottages have become

the norm fpr tourist lodging today



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Form of traditional temple drum tower used as water tank in a hotel



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Rooms arranged like walled Balinesehouse compounds in a traditional village

Amandari Resort,Bali, (early 1980s)Architect: Peter Muller

Swimming pool imitates the shapes

of flooded rice terraces

Open air bathroom createsthe experience of traditional

outdoor bathing places



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Negative aspects of tourism andcommercialization of culture

machine made materials are replacing naturalmaterials thus destroying the Balinese emphasison harmony between the natural and the

man-made environment

Cheap and meaningless architectural decorationsAre mass produced using cement rather than carved

soap stone

Traditional materials are scarce and have becomeunaffordable for ordinary people

Adoption of balis principles miss- implemented on resort designs


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Positive aspects of tourism

There is now employment forcraftsmen and continuity oftraditional building crafts particularly

for temples(and for high end hotels)

The Balinese people are taking more pride in their traditionalenvironment and are actively involved in legislation to protect,conserve, and sustain it.


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Drawing upon the spectacular


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Drawing upon the spectacular

Borobudur Indonesia


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BorobudurAmanjiwo Hotel,

Yogyakata , Java , Indonesia

Architect, Ed Tuttle


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Walkways at Amanjiwo imitate the steep staircases at the Borobudur Stupa

Traditional built environments like that of Bali


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Traditional built environments like that of Baliare also good examples of sustainability because

of:

Use of Materials

Response to climate

Accommodation of culture/social orderHarmony between the natural & man madeenvironment

However without understanding local buildingtraditions, meaning and other social, cultural orreligious aspects of traditional architectural formssustainability is compromised and may no longer

be possible

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