Heaven`s Tranquility

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Heaven’s
Tranquility
The villa compound takes its design concept from the
classical tale of Mahabharata. Here guests are transported
onto a soothing journey towards divine tranquility.
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isah para ksatria Pandawa yang
berjalan di Pegunungan Himalaya usai
mengalahkan Kurawa dalam perang
Kurusetra, bukan cerita yang asing
bagi sebagian masyarakat dunia. Di Indonesia
khususnya Bali dan Jawa, keteguhan lima
kakak beradik untuk tidak berburu dan hanya
memakan makanan pemberian dewa yang
ditemui dalam perjalanannya dari Hastinapura,
menginspirasi banyak orang.
Dan di sebuah kompleks vila di area perbukitan
yang cukup sunyi di Ubud, Bali, kisah penuh
filosofi itu diterjemahkan ke dalam aspek
yang berbeda. Layaknya ksatria Pandawa yang
melihat pemandangan alam yang indah di
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The tale of Pandawa brothers’ pilgrimage
across the Himalayan mountain range after they
defeated the Kaurava brothers in the battle of
Kurukshetra is undoubtedly a familiar one for
most people around the world. In Indonesia,
especially in the lands of Bali and Java, the
steadfastness that the five brothers of Pandawa
showed during their journey from Hastinapura—
not once did they hunt for food, only eating food
that the gods gave them along the way—has
been an inspiration for many people.
In a secluded hill of Ubud, Bali, a villa compound
tries to bring this inspirational tale to life, albeit in
a different aspect. Inspired by the scenic view of
the Himalayan mountain range witnessed by the
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Himalaya, Pandawas Villas membawa tamu-tamunya ke
dalam perjalanan bermakna. Dari awal memasuki kompleks
villa para tamu dipertemukan dengan suara air terjun,
sungai yang mengalir, hijau dedaunan serta harum tanaman
yang alami. Semua ruangan yang ada di kompleks vila ini
pun di desain spacious seolah tanpa batas.
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“Suasana tenang seperti di pegunungan di India itulah
yang kami hadirkan di sini,” Pandawas Villas Management
menjelaskan. Ketenangan itu antara lain diperoleh dengan
beryoga atau melakukan ritual Pranyama di sisi batu monolitik besar
di tengah sebuah kolam taman. Tamu pun dapat berkumpul bersama
sahabat dan kerabatnya sambil menikmati pemandangan sawah dari
sebuah bale di sebuah bukit kecil yang disebut Buddy’s Bar.
Namun tak hanya keelokan alam yang bisa dinikmati di Pandawas
Villas. Di sebuah bale di depan bangunan utama, tamu dengan mudah
menemukan keindahan dari cuplikan kisah Mahabharata. Penduduk
desa sekitar vila, menghiasi langit-langit bangunan peralihan dari ruang
luar ke ruang dalam kompleks vila dengan lukisan tangan yang bercerita
tentang perang Kurusetra antara Pandawa dan Kurawa.
Dari bale yang berkisah tamu berjalan menuju bangunan utama yang
disebut Arjuna Lounge. Struktur sebuah wantilan berukuran besar
yang tidak dibatasi sekat dinding apapun ini, menghadirkan suasana
yang lebih rileks dan akrab. Pada satu sisi lounge, ditempatkan sebuah
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Pandawa brothers, Pandawas Villas aims to take its patrons on
a profound journey during their time there. At the entrance of
the villa complex, natural elements await guests; the sounds
of gentle waterfall and flowing river, the lushness of the
vegetation and the beautiful smell of blooming flowers. Each
room throughout the compound features a spacious design
that eschews boundaries, creating an expansive feeling.
“We want to recreate the tranquil atmosphere of the
Indian mountain range here,” explains the Pandawas Villas
Management. One way to exploit the tranquility of the site is to do some
yoga or Pranyama rituals beside the large monolithic stones which are
situated in the middle of a garden pond. Guests can sit together with their
friends and relatives while enjoying the stunning green paddy field from a
bale perched on a small hill called Buddy’s Bar.
Yet Pandawas Villas offers much more than just the beauty of nature. Inside
a bale in front of the main structure is a traditional painting that illustrates
a short excerpt from the Mahabharata. The local people of the complex
have lent their talent in decorating the ceiling of the transitional area from
the outside to the inside part of the villa compound. The beautiful hand
drawn depiction of the tale tells the story of the Kurukshetra War between
Pandawas and Kauravas.
From the tale-bearing bale guests are led towards the main structure of the
compound which is called the Arjuna Lounge. The wantilan-style common
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kolam ikan koi yang menambah
kenyamanan suasana sementara di
sisi lain kembali tanaman dan hijau
dedaunan memanjakan mata.
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Nama Arjuna sendiri diberikan
karena bangunan yang berfungsi
sebagai tempat berkumpul itu
terletak ditengah kompleks
vila. Seperti diketahui, dalam ketokohan
Pandawa, Arjuna merupakan anak tengah
yang selalu membawa semua saudaranya
untuk berkumpul. Pada lounge terdapat living
room dengan susunan sofa di sudut-sudutnya
serta sebuah bar dengan meja hitam dari plat
metal yang membentuk figur para Pandawa:
Yudhistira, Bima, Arjuna, Nakula, Sadewa.
Ruangan lain yang juga berfungsi sebagai
tempat berkumpul adalah Krishna room
yang juga terletak di dalam Arjuna Lounge.
Dalam kisah Mahabharata, Krishna bukan saja
berperan sebagai pendamping dan penasehat,
namun juga menjadi kusir kereta perang bagi
Arjuna. Didesain cukup luas, entertaiment room
dan perpustakaan ini dapat pula digunakan
sebagai area bermain anak-anak. Untuk
kenyamanan, ruangan dilengkapi sound system
5.1 surround dan perangkat home theatre.
Namun dari semua ruang yang telah
disebutkan, daya tarik keseluruhan konsep
Pandawas Villas sesungguhnya terletak pada 4
buah villa one bedroom yang mengapit Arjuna
area is large and designed without
any partitions, creating a relaxed
and welcoming ambience. On one
side of the lounge is a koi fish pond
and on another rows of greeneries
in the well-manicured garden cast a
soothing scene for the eyes.
The name Arjuna is used for this
common area because of its location that is right
in the middle of the compound. In the classic tale
of the five Pandawa brothers, Arjuna was the
middle child that commonly brought his brothers
together. The lounge is equipped with a living
room that has four seating areas in its corners.
There is also a bar that features a black marble
top, the face of which is clad in copper sheet
with a back lit relief of the Pandawa brothers:
Yudhistra, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadewa.
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Another room that also functions as a gathering
place is the Krishna Room which is located inside
Arjuna Lounge. In the story of Mahabharata,
Krishna did not only serve as Arjuna’s companion
and advisor but also his charioteer. Featuring a
spacious design, this entertainment and library
area can also be used as a playroom for children.
For entertainment purposes, the room is fitted
with a 5.1 surround sound system and home
theatre amenities.
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The main attraction of the overall concept of
Pandawas Villas, however, lies within the 4 onebedroom villas that flank Arjuna Lounge, two on
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Jl. Raya Kendran No. 1
Banjar Kepitu, Desa Kendran
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PROJECT DATA
Project Name:
Pandawas Villas
Location:
Ubud, Bali
Site Area:
7000sqm
Gross Floor Area:
2000sqm
Client/Owner:
Pandawas Management
Landscape Consultant:
John Pettigrew
Main Contractor:
Ari Kadek
Started:
September 2008
Completed:
January 2010
lounge, masing-masing dua vila di
tiap sisinya. Tiap vila dinamakan
sesuai nama kakak dan adik Arjuna
dan didesain dengan keunikan
tersendiri. “Tipe bangunannya
sama demikian juga dengan
penataannya, tapi masing-masing
memiliki ciri khas dari warna dan
wewangian yang ada di kamar,”
Pandawas Villas Management
menegaskan.
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Vila pertama adalah Yudhistira. Keagungan kakak
tertua para Pandawa sekaligus Raja di Hastinapura,
digambarkan dengan penggunaan warna ungu di
dinding kamar, harum wewangian lavender yang khas
serta lukisan-lukisan dengan tone warna emas dan
perak. Di dalam kamar kita juga menemukan tirai
ruangan dan kain-kain bantal yang dihiasi pola-pola
gambar yang terinspirasi dari mahkota Yudhistira.
Selanjutnya Vila Bima didesain dalam tone warna abuabu dan putih dengan aroma sandalwood sementara
dinding ruanganya hadir dalam pola kotak-kotak.
Dikisahkan ketika perang, Pandawa bertubuh besar
dan sangat kuat itu mengenakan sarung kotak-kotak
Bali. Energi tokoh berotot kawat bertulang besi
ini memang menjadi konsep utama vila sehingga
kita juga melihat gada, senjata milik Bima, menjadi
dekorasi di sudut ruang ganti pakaian.
Dua vila lainnya adalah Nakula dan Sahadewa. Dalam
epos, dua kakak beradik ini dikenal sebagai saudara
each side. Each of the villas is named
after the brothers of Arjuna and is
designed to honor the unique traits
of each brother. “All of the villas are
similar in type and layout but each has
distinctive characteristics, colors and
fragrances that are associated with
the brother that it is named after,” says
Pandawas Villas Management.
The first villa is Yudishtra. The eldest
of the five brothers and ruler of Hastinapura, his glory
is portrayed through the use of purple shade on the
walls and the distinct whiff of lavender throughout the
rooms. Paintings in gold and silver tones adorn the walls,
along with curtains and pillow covers ornamented with
patterns inspired by the crown of Yudishtra.
Villa Bhima is crafted in the tone of grey and white and
enveloped with the smell of sandalwood. Walls are
covered in white and grey checked pattern reminiscent
of the second Pandawa brother’s Balinese-style sarong
that he wore during the war. The strength and energy
of the ferocious giant is turned into the main concept of
the villa as evident in the inclusion of the mace, Bhima’s
weapon of choice, as a decorative element in one corner
of the wardrobe.
The other two villas are Nakula and Sahadewa. In the
epic tale, the youngest of the Pandawa brothers were
described as twins but the two villas are not designed
alike. The tale portrayed Nakula as the most handsome
person in the world that was well versed in dances. With
kembar, namun vila sama sekali tidak dibuat sama. Dalam cerita Nakula
dideskripsikan sebagai pria tertampan di dunia yang suka menari. Sebab
itu didesain vila dengan suasana kamar berwarna orange dan tidak
menggunakan poster bed. Aroma citrus Bali dan jendela-jendela yang
terbuka ke arah sungai Tandau, dirasa pas menggambarkan citra sang tokoh.
Berbeda dengan Nakula, Sahadewa dikenal sebagai penyuka musik
dan saat-saat matahari terbit maupun terbenam. Kesukaan itu menjadi
konsep dasar dari Vila Sahadewa yang dirancang dalam balutan warna
kuning cerah dengan dekorasi kamar yang berhubungan dengan musik.
Itulah sebabnya kamar beraroma lemongrass yang berpadu green tea, tak
hanya dihiasi gambar wayang Sahadewa, tapi juga lukisan-lukisan dan
lampu berbentuk alat musik.
Pandawas Villas juga menghadirkan kolam renang berkonsep infinity
pool yang menghadap ke arah hutan di belakang area vila. Kolam renang
berukuran besar ini memiliki pengatur temperatur sehingga sangat nyaman
apalagi di sisi kolam ditempatkan sebuah bale untuk spa dan massage.
Filosofi dan konsep kuat mengenai Pandawa yang diterapkan pada
keseluruhan desain, memang membuat kompleks vila seluas 7000 m² ini
berbeda. Tempat yang sempurna untuk menjauh dari kesibukan kota.
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that description in mind, the villa is designed in vibrant orange color and
without the four-poster bed seen in the previous two villas. The fresh aroma
of Balinese citrus and open windows towards the Tandau River further adds
to the flamboyant character of Nakula.
Slightly different from Nakula, his twin Sahadewa was known as a skilled
musician and enjoyed good times during sunrises and sunsets. His interests
inspire the basic concept of Sahadewa Villa which is washed in bright yellow
paint and features music-inspired decorations throughout the rooms. The
lemongrass and green tea scented rooms are decked in Sahadewa’s shadow
puppet images as well as paintings and lamps in the shape of various
musical instruments.
Pandawa Villas also comes complete with an infinity pool that faces the lush
forest at the back of the villa. The sumptuous swimming pool is equipped
with a temperature regulator which makes swimming there an enjoyable
treat at any time of the day. In addition, there is also a bale on the side for spa
and massage treatments. The deep philosophy and concept about Pandawa
brothers which is implemented in all of the design of the 7,000 m2 villa
compound has created a uniquely different holiday destination. It is truly a
perfect sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city.
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Kenapa memilih Pandawa sebagai tema?
Awalnya kami ingin mencari suatu tema yang saling terkait antara
mitologi India dan Bali. Satu hal yang paling umum adalah epos
Mahabharata, yang berkisah mengenai perang lima Pandawa melawan
para Kurawa dan perjalanan terakhir mereka menuju Sang Dewa.
Why did you choose the tale of Pandawa as the theme?
At first we wanted to look for a singular theme that connects both the Indian
and Balinese mythologies. One common thing we have is the epic tale
of Mahabharata, in particular the story of the battle of the five Pandawa
brothers against the Kauravas and their final journey to God.
Bagaimana implementasinya?
Kami mengambil perjalanan para Pandawa ke pegunungan Himalaya
seusai perang. Perang telah membawa kesedihan dan penderitaan di
kerajaan mereka. Setelah masa pemerintahan yang sangat sukses, para
Pandawa meninggalkan harta dan hak duniawi mereka dan pergi menuju
Himalaya, ke Gerbang Surga. Itulah mengapa kami membuat suasana di
sini seperti di sana.
What was the implementation like?
We took the part about the Pandawa brothers great journey across the
Himalayan mountain range after the end of the battle. War brings about
misery and sadness. After a successful reign, the Pandawas left all of their
worldly possessions and rights and went to the Himalayas - to the gates of
Heaven. That’s why we wanted to recreate the ambience here.
Apa saja?
Tentu kami tidak membuat gunung, tapi taman-taman dengan air terjun
kecil sehingga kita bisa melihat batuan, tanaman, sungai, alam yang indah
seperti di pegunungan Himalaya. Selain itu kami menerjemahkan sikap
para Pandawa dalam perjalanan yang hanya memakan makanan sehat dan
yang telah dipersiapkan, tidak berburu. Untuk menjaga harmoni dengan
alam, kami menggunakan banyak material daur ulang. Kayu besi bekas
bantalan rel kereta api misalnya, digunakan sebagai tangga jalan setapak
sedangkan meja makan lama dialih fungsi menjadi kursi panjang.
Bagaimana dengan desain vila-vila di sini?
Kami melakukan riset yang cukup panjang untuk mengurai karakter tiap
Pandawa. Warna apa yang cocok dengan mereka, aroma apa yang sesuai,
hingga akhirnya menggunakan semua itu dalam menata dekorasinya.
Penataan tiap ruangan vila memang hampir mirip namun karakter tiap
Pandawa muncul di masing-masing ruangan, seperti yang bisa dilihat.
Can you give some examples?
We didn’t create mountains but instead gardens with small waterfalls so that
we can emulate the rock formations, vegetation, rivers, and breathtaking
views of the Himalayan mountain range. In addition we interpreted the vows
of the Pandawa brothers not to go hunting for food and instead only eat
the food which is freshly prepared and healthy. In order to keep harmony in
nature we have used recycled materials - railway tiles, for instance, are used
as the steps along the paths while old dining tables were reconstructed as
long chairs.
What about the design of the villas?
We have done quite a long and thorough research to understand the
characteristics of each Pandawa brother. We figured out what their colors
and fragrances are, and have included them in the decoration of each room.
The layout of the rooms in each villa is similar but the traits and characters of
each of the villa’s namesake are clearly evident, as you can see.
Desain dekorasi terlihat banyak menggunakan tembaga...
Raja-raja India di masa lampau hanya menggunakan tembaga di kamar
mandinya. Karenanya perabotan seperti wastafel, rain shower, dan bathtub
dibuat dari tembaga yang berwarna kemerahan. Kami pun memakai
tembaga pada lampu-lampu tempel yang kami pasang di dalam vila.
A lot of the decorative elements in the villas use copper as their
material…
Ancient kings in India used to only use copper in their bathrooms. That’s
why bathroom appliances like the washbasin, rain shower and the bathtub
are made of reddish copper. We also use copper light fixtures and sconces
throughout the villas.
Untuk semua detail itu, berapa lama proses risetnya?
Kami menghabiskan waktu sekitar 13 bulan untuk riset termasuk desain
perabotannya, kemudian 13 bulan berikutnya untuk pembangunan vila.
Cukup cepat.
How long did it take you to finish the research to create all the details?
We spent around 13 months to do all the research and that included the
furniture design. Then it took another 13 months to construct the villas. It
was pretty quick, really.
PANDAWAS VILLAS MANAGEMENT
Passion For Details
When they prepared for the desired villa design, the team from Pandawas Villas
Management conducted a thorough research together. They discussed large issues
like the layout as well as smaller ones such as decoration elements. Rio Sutanto of
Indonesia Design talks to the team from Pandawas Villas Management.
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