Angkul - Angkul, the Balinese traditional entrance gate

In traditional Balinese architecture, there is traditional gate angkul-angkul always seen. Angkul-angkul is the entrance to the yard, gives access to Balinese compounds in many places of the island. The presence of this gate created an experience of special and luxurious atmosphere and as a standard feature for traditional Balinese designed villa.

Nowadays, designs of the villas use the simple of natural material, as the sensation of simplicity has built the luxurious atmosphere. Details of villas have beautifully combined the traditional of local natural materials and modern elements and features.

So, angkul-angkul is a feature not to forget when you build your dream villa in Bali.

Alang-Alang Grass - Traditional Bali Thatched Roof

Elements of traditional Balinese architecture are successfully implemented in many villas, luxury boutique hotels and private residences. Organic materials such as bamboo, timber and alang-alang grass are used for roof structures. Thatched-roof designs in Bali make handsome exterior proportions with appealing natural textures.

The natural colors and textures of the alang-alang grass roof combined with bamboo, carved wood, stone and brick walls give visual interest and warmth design on the building. Honesty exposed elements of Balinese architecture reflects the Balinese spirit of love in nature beauty and natural materials.

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Traditional Balinese Architecture and Balinese Society

Traditional Bali ArchitecturesBali has its own unique architectural designs which are distinctive. We can tell from the traditional architecture of the main gate for each entrance, whether it is the entry of a house, a place of interest, government building or others. The Balinese has their basic concept for architecture. For instance, the north and east corners are considered holy and sacred, all temples must face this side. On the contrary, the west and south are the lowest corners for architecture, so mostly houses face these sides. If you pay attention to small details you will notice that the entry door of a house has a wall which is called “Aling-Aling”. Its function is to give privacy to the owner and also to repell the bad energies lingerin about the house.

Traditional institutions for the Balinese consist of Village, Banjar, Subak and Sekaha:

Village: Village itself is divided into official village and Banjar village. Banjar village is a Balinese society which has the same tradition and custom in life since their ancestors in what is called ‘Kahyangan Tiga’. They have their own certain territory and wealth and have the authority to take care of their own households. As for the other one, official village, it is a common village which is divided by the government.
Banjar: Banjar is a social unit based on region and social structure and strengthened by sacred traditions and religious ceremonies. In upper hilly areas, the union of Banjar is limited to those born in the Banjar area. But in the mainland, the Banjar also welcomes those who may not be born there, but stay and live in the Banjar area. The center for the activity is the Bale Banjar, a place where the people meet daily and meetings are headed by a Chief Banjar.
Sekaha: Sekaha is an organization which is catered only to certain fields, like dancing, rice harvesting and others. Sometimes they function to take care of ceremonies which are allied with the village. Sekaha is not related with Banjar or other village organization.

Subak: Subak has its own leader. Those who are members of certain Banjar institutions may not be the leader for that Banjar’s Subak. Subak is a Balinese method of irrigating the rice fields.