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We are a Bali based architectural studio focusing designs in the Hospitality business and private residences.

Our ideas come from locality of place, culture, and traditional architecture, incorporated into the modern concept.

14/11/2025

As children, the tropical jungles and muddy rice paddies were our most cherished playgrounds. Climbing palm trees, searching for snails in the rice fields, and sliding down hilly slopes on banana leaves nurtured a deep bond between us and nature.

Trees, in particular, shaped our childhood, becoming the source of memories and stories. Whether we were picking fresh fruit from the garden or discovering birds nesting in the branches, trees held a special place in our hearts.

At Rumah Haruku, trees are given their own place in the blueprint—either embraced by the surrounding spaces or carefully avoided by the touch of the building. The architecture is built with the understanding that the home stands on land that existed long before us and will continue to exist long after us, among trees that hold memories older than our own.

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10/11/2025

As children, the tropical jungles and muddy rice paddies were our most cherished playgrounds. Climbing palm trees, searching for snails in the rice fields, and sliding down hilly slopes on banana leaves fostered a deep inner connection between humans and nature.

Trees, in particular, played an integral role in our childhood, creating precious memories and stories. Whether it was picking fresh fruits from our garden or discovering birds nesting in the branches, trees held a special place in our hearts. This connection taught us to respect nature, and we continue to honor it by incorporating trees into our designs, as seen in Rumah Haruku.

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15/10/2025

At Haruku, nature has laid a path between the trees where the main house sits parallel to the contour lines—gently hidden within the landscape.

Part of life in the tropics is being surrounded by elements of nature. Gardens grow, trees provide shade, rain drips from the edges of the roof, and wind moves through spaces. As a result, buildings follow nature’s direction and become part of the landscape.

The new cottage, on the other hand, protrudes into the landscape between the coconut and cempaka trees. Breaking the previous parallel line, Rumah Haruku now extends into the landscape, which was once only observable.

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22/09/2025

The tropics – A drop of water, a seed brought by a bird, falling on a strip of earth, trees to grow – life happens.

One could experience a whole new ecosystem and forest growing within 1 year of an empty strip of land – nature will always find its way to strive. Once the rainy season starts in the tropics, there is no stopping the growth of a new jungle. There are common occurrences where our neighbors empty land becomes forgotten by its owner, but not by nature. Plants start to grow creating thick bushes, suddenly a tree is standing in the middle allowing for birds to fly by and nest in the branches, and we as children saw this as a playground of life.

In Bali, empty land even becomes the growing ground for farmers to plant trees used to feed the cows. It becomes somewhat of a tradition, a tradition of the tropical jungle. Sometimes, nature over powers man-made structures, climbing plants growing over our fences, bamboo over growing the perimeter leaving fallen leaf on our door step, or even roots of a neighbor growing under the foundations and sprouting in our own gardens. It is truly a spectacle to whiteness the power of tropical landscapes growing.

As designers, we feel that nature plays a substantial part in architecture. Whether its elements of water, the earthly soil, strong standing trees, or animals running through our home – tropical nature is a part of our life. It has become our design principle to respect nature by preserving what nature has given and incorporating it into our design philosophy.

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14/08/2025

Long ago, before the lands of Sulawesi were filled with villages and rice fields, the sky and earth were separate, and humans did not yet exist. The gods ruled the heavens, while the spirits of the land moved freely across the earth. But one day, a being from the sky, To Manurung, descended to the world, bringing wisdom and order to the land.

To Manurung saw the earth wild and untamed. Waters rose and fell unpredictably, and spirits of the land were restless. To bring balance, he taught the people to build their homes above the ground—closer to the heavens yet still connected to the earth. The people followed his teachings, raising their homes on wooden pillars. These houses reflected the three realms of existence: the roof symbolized the sky, where the ancestors and gods resided; the main living area represented the human world, where daily life took place; and the space underneath embodied the underworld, home to unseen forces and spirits, where offerings were made to maintain harmony. As generations passed, the Bugis people continued to build their homes this way, believing that to live in a Rumah Panggung was to exist in balance with the universe.

Meanwhile, a few islands to the west, the first families who came from Java settled on Bali, seeking guidance from nature and the gods in building their homes. They believed a house was more than just shelter—a sacred space where humans, nature, and the divine coexisted in harmony. The elders followed Asta Kosala Kosali, sacred architectural principles passed down through generations.

They built their homes as a collection of pavilions, each serving a specific purpose. The sleeping quarters were carefully placed to receive the best energy, while the living pavilion became a space for gatherings and rituals. This approach also mirrored the rhythm of family life. Open courtyards and airy pavilions kept the spaces cool, and their raised foundations, protected against floods and earthquakes. For centuries, this tradition continued, shaping Bali’s compounds into harmonious clusters of pavilions set within lush greenery—an architectural legacy of balance and community.

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17/02/2025

Us & The architecture: “We were under pitched roofs, exposed wooden structures, natural materials, easy access to tropical landscapes, and immersive spatial experiences are part of our everyday lives.

Traditional houses in Indonesia are predominantly constructed from wood, a readily available building material that is also earthquake-resistant—a crucial feature given the country’s location on the Ring of Fire. Wooden houses like the Rumah Panjang, Joglo, Limasan, and many others are designed to adapt the needs of the environment and reflect local cultures & beliefs.

Because they are built from wood, the general roof forms share similarities across various cultures. In Rumah Haruku the triangular shape allows for a spatial experience.

The living and dining rooms, along with the adjoining kitchen, were designed with the homeowners and their dogs in mind. Upon stepping down into the living room and kitchen, one can sense the shift in spatial volume and its effect of compression and decompression.”

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19/10/2023

Private House in Padang Linjong, Bali - 2023
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The architectural lines repeat throughout the whole facade and interiors, creating a grid framing the openings towards the river view in the bottom, and rice paddies to the south.

27/11/2020

Rumah 1 are, Bali 2020
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26/11/2020

Rumah 1 are, Bali 2020
Bed and bath
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http://www.bada-studio.com/

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