DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
: Balinese architecture is one of the most popular Asian tropical architectural styles, with a distinct flair for being in harmony with nature. Inspired from Balinese Architecture it is one of the appropriate theme for design of the open space.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
: The four strength aspects, which are good ventilation, a strong foundation, a massive and a guarding wall gives this design its true essence. Achieving them was the main focus of the design.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
: To address the readers how landscape can change the identity of a space.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
: Conceptually around one month to come up with this tropical landscape design.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
: The use of tropical trees and natures amalgamation with man made structures is something which I admire. Inspired from Balinese architecture the open space was designed.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
: Giving justice to vast Balinese Architecture in this small open space was a challenge. Overcoming this challenge successfully sets this design apart from other similar concepts.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
: Surga Tropis meaning tropical heaven, a design that reflects tropical plantation and creates an aura of heavenly surroundings.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
: Candi bentar, or split gateway, is a classical Balinese architectural feature commonly found at the entrance. Entrance Gate is designed in traditional Balinese Architectural style with intricate details, carvings and detailing to perfection.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
: There is a visible marriage of tradition and modernity in this design. A research on traditional Balinese Architecture was carried out to merge it with contemporary modern architecture.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
: It was a challenge to design a triangular space full of energy, enthusiasm and a lively atmosphere