Sharma Springs / IBUKU

Curated by Fernanda Castro

Architects: IBUKU
Area: 750 m²
Year: 2012
Photographs:Rio Helmi, Errol Vaes
MEP Engineer: CV Solusi Strategis
Lighting Designer: CV Solusi Strategis, Phil Wilson

Text description provided by the architects. Sharma Springs was designed for the Sharma family as a jungle fantasy escape. It is a 6-level, 4-bedroom 750sqm home overlooking the Ayung river valley, built almost entirely of bamboo. The entry to the house is via a dramatic tunnel-bridge that brings you directly to the open-air living, dining, and kitchen spaces on the 4th level.

Sharma Springs / IBUKU - Image 4 of 29 — © Rio Helmi

The staircases circle around the central tower to the levels below: a play room, as well as four bedrooms and a library that are each enclosed for air-conditioning with full length spinning glass windows and doors. The 6th-floor lookout is a front-row seat to the amazing sunset views over the Ayung river valley and Green Village.

Sharma Springs / IBUKU - Interior Photography, Table, Chair, Beam — © Rio Helmi

Master metal smiths custom-built the shower stalls; stone carvers from Java carved boulders into counter slabs. Our team also custom-designed each item of furniture in this house. Ibuku, Gardens follows permaculture design principles, designed the surrounding gardens.

Note: This project was originally published in June 11, 2015