Bali Modern: The Art of Tropical Living [Hardcover]

Gianni Francione (Author), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1999

This book documents the transformation that Balinese architecture and interior design have undergone over the past five years. Cleaner lines, more imaginative use of space, A-frame roofs, and the use of stone, concrete, and ceramic roof tiles are increasingly visible along with the traditional coconut wood, teak, and thatching.

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About the Author

Gianni Francione is an architect from Turin, North Italy, who has livedin Bali for over 20 years. He is inspired by tribal art and the vernacular architectural tradition of Indonesia, and has designed countless tropical homes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Periplus Editions; Hardcover with Jacket edition (October 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9625934669
• ISBN-13: 978-9625934662
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > History > Asia > Indonesia

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's no place like Bali..., May 5, 2000

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Julia A. J - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bali Modern: The Art of Tropical Living (Hardcover)

Many westerners have set up homes in Bali, which have long been a magnet for western culture-hound. Here,writer and photographer showcase what the island's most inspiring examples of contemporary residences, shops, restaurants and of course the beautiful resorts that Bali is renowned. The work is well researched, featuring architectural and interior detailing of cross cultural legacy and an amalgamation of both modern and traditional. The text includes little stories of origins and legends. And as always, Lucca Invernizzi Tettoni's superb photography, mostly outdoor shots of the creme de la creme of Bali's private and resort landscaped gardens. This work captured all parts of the Balinese tropical living experience, proving why Bali is often remembered as the place to rejuvenate the soul.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bali,Modern The Art of Tropical Living, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bali Modern: The Art of Tropical Living (Hardcover)

This is just what the doctor ordered for enthusiasts of tropical decor and culture. By focusing on the use of modern (alibet, longer lasting) building materials with techniques designed to provide a tropical ambiance is neat. It's not something that I have found elsewhere. It would also be nice to provide some interior decorating schemes to be translated into the American shopping market using or importing accessories from the Bali region or using alternative sources for the "tropical" look from other areas, i. e., the British West Indies, the Caribbean, major U.S. catalogues, etc.

Thanks for the opportunity to comment.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interior Designers Must Have, February 21, 2007

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Emerson Miranda "BaliHouseFurnishings" (Hermosa Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bali Modern: The Art of Tropical Living (Hardcover)

Great photography and awesome scenarios. It really brings the feeling of being in Bali. And the decorations show the artistic side of the new interiors of the open living. It inspires my clients when they come inside my furniture store. Of the books I have from Bali, this is certainly the encyclopedia of interior design!