at the roof top is a sculptural park open to public, accessible via a public route that connects amenity spaces including restaurants, pools, and spas. Textures of some concrete walls were created by local craftsmen, while the façade design of the guestroom corridors was inspired by balinese tika, or divination calendar. ‘ the open platform at the ground level and a private garden on the second floor evoke both the raised courtyards in indonesia, and traditional balinese courtyards found at the ground level.’ ‘the potato head studios was designed with the indonesian context in mind,’ explains OMA. this configuration has resulted in a cultural ground plane, or an open platform, that acts as a centerpiece and a flexible stage for a range of programs. Lifted by pilotis, a floating ring accommodates the guestrooms and other functions, including an exhibition space and a large sunset bar. as well as private guestrooms, OMA designed the resort to be open to the public, creating spaces that could accommodate festival celebrations, cultural events, and day-to-day leisure activities. Located on one of the last remaining unoccupied beachfront sites in seminyak, desa potato head - desa being the indonesian translation of ‘village’ - includes a beach club and two hotels. dedicated to both guests and the local community, the design of ‘potato head studios’, led by david gianotten and project architect ken fung, opens up the ground and top floors for public events and activities. OMA has completed its first hotel project in bali - challenging the typical resort typology.
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