the concept of tropical architecture

The Mertasari, one of the villas "hi-tech" in Sanur, Bali, which put forward the concept of tropical architecture. This building is a blend of the past, represented by tropical architecture and future equipment represented "hi-tech" in the corners of this building.

Antony Rhodes Rubin who built this villa reveals, the Mertasari mimic concept Jimbar Stone Estate, the first tropical housing in Bali on the 21st century, which combined with modern concept. "We use natural materials from Indonesia, except for kitchen appliances," said Rubin told Kompas.com Antony, who visited his villa in Sanur, Bali, and the end of January 2010.

The elements of this building presents eco-real property, as reflected in the use of wood, energy savings (electricity and air conditioning) and wastewater recycling / waste.

The Mertasari built refers to the concept of harmonization is believed to be the people of Bali, known as Tri Hita Karana, the harmonious relationship between man and God, man and man, and man and nature.

Tropical architecture first developed in the Stone Jimbar housing estate in Sanur, Bali. Donald Friend, Geoffrey Bawa, and Peter Müller and Kerry Hills with their local partners to develop this concept in the early 1970s in Bali. This concept of separate "living room" and "bedroom" with a garden in between. They use materials local natural materials from Indonesia. New architecture of Sanur is then spread throughout Bali and also throughout the world quickly. This architectural movement known internationally as "Tropical Asian Style"

The main principle of this tropical architecture aims to create harmonization in the house, living room and separate bedroom and open, with a garden full of plants and trees, and natural pools. The Mertasari combines Balinese tradition of the past and "hi-tech" modern into a harmonious blend.

"In The Mertasari, we want to show Bali is a paradise of culture and environment. Designers and consultants prefer to use local ingredients with international standards for green building. The building is controlled by the intelligent home systems that help minimize the use of electricity and air conditioning for more efficient energy use . Also take advantage of lighting techniques, which refers to the traditional concept of Bali, "said Antony.

Not only that. Floor of the house using natural materials with beautiful texture. Meanwhile, bathroom made of natural stones local. Sleeping room with walls made transparent so that the occupant can feel the natural atmosphere immediately outside it.

The Mertasari free of chemicals, with natural swimming pools and water parks are cleaned through sterilization system. The water was safe to drink straight. It's only natural because the Mertasari using U.S. Green Building standards and guidelines for the development Balinese, Tri Hita Karana is prioritizing harmonization and balance.

Antony Rhodes was a British Rubin, began his career as a surveyor in the City of London, before switching to komodiri trade business in Asia. Having come to Bali, Antony fell in love with Bali and lived here more than 10 years, until then take him into the global hospitality business.

When designing the Mertasari, assisted by architect Antony Bali, Ketut Arthana, Gavin Essex, Ketut Hardika, Anthony Shishler, DSaryl Parker, and Mathiey Gander. Ketut who studied Urban Estate Management from Westminster University, have designed a hotel in Taiwan, resorts in St. Martin, Costa Rica, and the Maldives, and private homes in Hawaii, the U.S. and Japan, as well as a number of villas, hotels, and spas in Indonesia.

Kompas.com visited Villa actually examples (mocked-up) The Mertasari villa built in an area of 1700 square meters. The plan, to be built 17 villas on the same area of four hectares of land at the Beach Mertasari.

What's interesting about this villas are so many "secret door" that created so that guests did not think the wall nearby is a "secret door". Behind the "secret door" is, there is the reading room, library, cigar room and wine.

Then how much it costs spent to build the villa The Mertasari this? "I can not say that. But you can count yourself because we use the best materials. All this must be my crazy idea, which later manifested in the form of villas you can see now," said Antony.