Balinese Architecture as a Living Identity: Integrating Cultural Resilience and Sustainable Hospitality Design in Bali

Ngakan Ketut Acwin Dwijendra; Ni Made Mitha Mahastuti; Nyoman Ratih Prajnyani Salain; Desak Made Sukma Widiyani; Arya Bagus Mahadwijati Wijaatmaja; I Gusti Ayu Canny Utami

doi:10.59890/ijist.v4i4.306

Authors

Ngakan Ketut Acwin Dwijendra Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Bali
Ni Made Mitha Mahastuti Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Bali
Nyoman Ratih Prajnyani Salain Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Udayana University, Bali
Desak Made Sukma Widiyani Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Dwijendra University, Bali
Arya Bagus Mahadwijati Wijaatmaja Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Dwijendra University, Bali
I Gusti Ayu Canny Utami Department of Architecture, Bali Institute and Design (IDB Bali)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijist.v4i4.306

Keywords:

Balinese Architecture, Cultural Resilience, Sustainable Design, Hospitality Architecture, Local Wisdom

Abstract

This study investigates the role of Balinese architecture as a living identity within the rapidly transforming hospitality industry in Bali. Since the early 2000s, tourism growth has significantly reshaped the built environment, often eroding traditional architectural values. This research aims to examine how Balinese architectural principles—rooted in cosmology, symbolism, and local craftsmanship—can be integrated into contemporary hospitality design while maintaining cultural resilience. A qualitative exploratory method was employed through multiple case studies in Ubud, Uluwatu, and Sidemen. Data were collected through field observations, semi-structured interviews, and spatial documentation, and analyzed using Tri Mandala spatial mapping and symbolic interpretation. The findings reveal that integrating traditional zoning systems, climate-adaptive local materials, and community participation significantly enhances environmental performance and cultural continuity. The study concludes that Balinese architecture is not merely a heritage form but a resilient system capable of adapting to modern demands. Policy recommendations include culture-based zoning regulations and collaborative governance among stakeholders to ensure sustainable development.

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