The transformation of Umana Bali reimagines a 72-villa clifftop resort into Southeast Asia’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts, harmonizing with Bali’s Tri Hita Karana philosophy—balancing people, nature, and the divine. The renovation preserves existing structures, landscapes, and materials, minimizing waste and ecological disruption while celebrating local culture and craftsmanship.
At the heart of the redesign, the lobby offers panoramic ocean views, with a custom chandelier inspired by Legong dancers and a grand art installation reflecting Bali’s terraced paddy fields, hand-finished by local artisans. The Pad Pool Bar opens on all sides to the pool and gardens, blurring indoor and outdoor spaces.
Villas feature repurposed furniture and sustainably sourced, handcrafted elements like rattan weavings, complemented by family-friendly communal spaces that connect with lush gardens. Traditional customs and objects blend seamlessly into spatial experiences, inspiring social interaction and fostering a vibrant sense of community. This artful integration invites guests to immerse themselves in Balinese culture, woven into every aspect of this sustainable, ecologically attuned resort.
Bio Founded in Honolulu in 1945 by George ‘Pete’ Wimberly, WATG is the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design. Comprising five studios – Advisory, Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape and Wimberly Interiors, WATG design spaces that respect, protect and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for clients and communities. As of 2023, its global yet local team across offices in Honolulu, Tustin (California), Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore and Shanghai – has designed and delivered over 500 built projects in 170 countries.
Other prizes AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE 1981-83 Cycle Tanjong Jara Resort, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2019 2019 Hotel + Leisure Completed Buildings - Shortlisted Nobu Hotel Los Cabos SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Gold Award 2019 2019 Jinshuo Hotel + Resort, China CREDAWARD 2020, Mixed-Use Silver The Ritz-Carlton Xi'an Mixed-Use AHEAD GLOBAL 2022, Transport / Winner Belmond Venice-Simplon-Orient Express PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2022 2022 Urban Design - International La Cadiere Lake City, China The International Hotel & Property Awards 2023 Best Hotel Design APAC Yanbai Villa, Beijing China HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE 2023 2023 Best Suites Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
