DENPASAR MAP

Br. GERENCENG HISTORICAL PICTURE

OBJECTIVE

EXISTING SITE

DESIGN PROCCESS

3-D VISUALIZATION

WORK IN PROGRESS

DETAIL WORK

CARVERS - PEOPLE BEHIND

BANJAR

Banjar is the smallest unit of village as place of villagers to gather together, to socialize and to interact with each other. Though banjar is the smallest part of area in Bali, however the structure is not clear, which one is formed firstly, village or banjar (sub-village). But the obvious thing is that banjar is a place for people to discuss their mutual interest called sangkep or parum (meeting).

For most villagers in Bali, banjar is a place for value transformation of Hindu Bali society. Most of social activities are conducted at banjar.


It is not surprising anymore if we see the villagers learn playing gamelan, ngigel (dancing) and even metajen ( gambling or cock fighting) as well as masliahan ( relaxing).
Some people said that the term of banjar is derived from banjah meaning open and spread out called bebanjaran or parallel. The articulation of the word provides meaning that banjar respects its community by placing them on the same right and obligation for krama (all members) of the banjar itself.

The members of banjar can be divided into krama desa tua or brahmacari (unmarried members), krama pengarep or grehasta (main members), krama penyada, the members who are freed from duties as members and krama penglingsir (old members).

The other thing that is necessary to be paid attention is the establishment of bale kulkul (wooden bell tower) in every banjar building. Kulkul is a big bell made of wood to give information to the members of banjar.

Banjar as if a center of activity for Balinese people in ngambel (running their customs). Even, is the indicator of self image for Balinese in expressing their social attitude and friendship they have. Therefore it is not surprising if there are members of banjar being kasepekang (isolated). www.balitourismauthority.net

THE ARCHITECT

YOKA SARA

SELECTED PROJECTS HIGHLIGHT

1988-1989
- Balisani Hotel, Legian, Bali

1990-1991
- Balisani Suite Hotel, Batubelig, Bali

1991-1993
- Sekilak Island Resort (designed), Batam.
- Sumba Reef Lodge (designed), Tambulaka, Sumba.
- Wardani's house, Padanggalak, Bali

1994-1997
- Waka Maya, The Villa, Sanur-Bali.
- House of Mr. Guiseeppe Villa, Seminyak.
- Wisma Sakura, Denpasar, Bali.
- MILO'S House, (collaborated with Milo), Seminyak, Bali.
- ARTEKA GRAHA, Head office (designed), Denpasar, Bali.
- Villa Tanjung, Tanjung Benoa, Bali.
- House of Mr. Thomas Hall, Tangtu, Bali.
- Jezz Gallery, Denpasar Bali.
- Villa Lagoon, Annex to Nikko Hotel (designed), Sawangan Nusa Dua.
- Villa at Kelabang Moding, Ubud, Bali.
- House of Mr. Mateo, Petitenget, Bali.
- The 8 Villas (Conceptual design), Tangtu, Bali

1998-2002
- House of Mr. Felix Tee, Damansara Height, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Private resort of Mr. Felix Tee, Bentong-Pahang, Malaysia.

1998
- Maya Resort Ubud (collaborated with Made Wijaya) a project concept
(suspended) Tukad Petanu, Ubud, Bali

1999
- Waka Gangga Resort (Collaborated with Ketut Siandana), Tabanan, Bali

2002
- The Kamasutra Club & Lounge, Kuta, Bali

2003-2004
- The Sungai Villas & Spa (designed), Pererenan, Bali.
- Matahari Villas for Mr. Eric Lorin (under construction), Canggu, Bali.
- Ayulia Boutique & Spa (under construction), Denpasar, Bali.

2005
- The'TRA' (on going project) a villa for Mr. & Mrs. Traversa, Canggu, Bali
- CASABRINA, Resort Villa Annex (9 diverse villa) in Bentong, Pahang,
Malaysia

PUBLICATION


AWARD

2006 - BCI Asia & Schott Design Award for Architecture with glass