Passiflora Joglo, Bali

As simple as the form of the traditional Javanese joglo is, transforming it into a liveable, fresh and functional space while respecting the integrity of the 150 year old teak structure is an interesting challenge.

I essentially took the entire joglo apart and reconfigured it, adding carved panels from another Eastern Javanese structure to create a closeable bedroom. The rest of the joglo remains open... a kind of a a loft meets joglo in the rice paddy.

Then I added the function: a spacious kitchen complete with a pantry inspired from country houses in the US. and in my opinion, the essential element for minimal life living, a proper walk-in closet.

Every piece of wood was reused. Discarded tiles were purchased from numerous tile making workshops to create the collage of tile in the bathroom. An entry was added.