JAYA IBRAHIM OF JAYA

THE BEACH HOUSE AT THE LEGIAN SEMINYAK, BALI

Thanks to its unparalleled elevated location and sea facing views, The Legian Seminyak, Bali is one of the island’s most iconic and best loved hotels. One of the reasons for its popularity with high-flying guests is its exclusivity factor and direct access and views of Bali’s best beach. Those looking for ultimate privacy and luxury can opt for the hotel’s private villa residence – The Beach House – the largest villa in Bali and one of two with direct beach access.

Designed by renowned Indonesian architect Jaya Ibrahim who created chic, locally inspired interiors and exudes rustic charm through the use of Balinese and Indonesian architecture, natural fiber furniture and indigenous artefacts, all framed by walled tropical gardens.

Jaya was the son of a Javanese princess and a Sumatran diplomat and spent a lot of his childhood traveling the world with his parents, as well as living with his grandmother, taking in the rich Javanese culture. Jaya created and crafted interiors that possess an understated elegance, which thrills the senses.

The Legian Seminyak was one of Jaya’s defining solo projects, leading him on to design some other well-known hotels including The Chedi Muscat, Oman, The Four Seasons Nam Hai Hoi An, the Aman Summer Palace, Beijing and the Shiatzy Chen boutiques in Pairs and across Asia. When describing his own work, Jaya would explain that his vision can be traced back to historic routes, creating what he called a “Contemporary design with a pedigree”.