Nurtured amongst the magical beauty of their small volcanic island, the Balinese intrinsically adaptedthemselves to the environmental conditions of their homeland, using the bountiful natural resources found in their tropical terrain while striving to be caretakers of the land. Inspired by the cultural environmental consciousness of the island’s native inhabitants, Bali’s contemporary artists, architects, and visionary entrepreneurs—facing the challenges of working with Bali’s ecosystem and the demands set by a growing influx of foreign tourists—have rediscovered this long tradition of sustainability and infused their architectural and interior designs to reflect these principles, without sacrificing glamour or quality of life.
An intimate portrait of style, luxury, and innovation, Bali: Sustainable Visions (cloth, $49.95, November 2015) distinguishes individuals who have married the beauty and elegance of their projects to the fundamentals of sustainability through Isabella Ginanneschi’s stunning, full-color photography and Duncan Murray Kirk’s retelling of these visionaries’ personal journeys and philosophies. Featuring interviews from Bali’s ecologically minded tribe—including Elora Hardy, Linda Garland, Emerald Star, Claude Graves, John Hardy, and a dozen others— Bali: Sustainable Visions introduces readers to the stories and insights surrounding sustainable methods and motivations. Whether it is incorporating elements of Bali’s architectural heritage, which is founded on sustainable material, or adapting to include the high-tech environmental solutions of today, these creators prove that the implementation of designs that are equally in tune with nature and luxury are achievable through an unfailing devotion to both of these elements.
Strikingly illustrated throughout with full-color photography, this gorgeous and eye-opening volume reveals the most innovative projects in Bali and other Indonesian islands, including luxurious private homes built from traditional and reclaimed materials; the Suarga Resort, which boasts the world’s largest bamboo-shingled roof; and the Green School, an international primary and secondary school where students learn to be stewards of the earth. A delightful read for anyone who possesses a passion for architecture, travel, and nature, Bali: Sustainable Visions is a fresh and stylish approach to environmentally conscious design.
Isabella Ginanneschi is a photographer, with the natural ability to visually surface the legacy of international brands and publications evident in her inveterate collaborations with a multitude of diverse clients.. Her portfolio varies from the glamour of the premier fashion-elite and clique hospitality venues to the humbleness of documenting the life of the shaman in the Indonesian rainforest.
Isabella began her career as an art director in Milan and worked in collaboration with Italian Conde Nast to bring to life the vision of many high profile fashion campaigns in Vogue magazine and related publications.
Her talents led her to New York, where she landed a contract as Art Director of Barneys. Thereafter, she was appointed as a designer for Mademoiselle, Associate Editor for Big Magazine and collaborated with Details magazine.
Her sense of aesthetics and international reputation piloted numerous other collaborations with the most illustrious fashion photographers. Working with such personalities added breath to Isabella’s vision as she started exploring creative visual assignments with her camera in hand.
Ultimately, this furthered her role with her clients, including the development of powerfully composed ad campaigns for John Hardy, alongside collaborations with Cole Haan, Hunter Boots and other international design houses and retailers. Editorial assignments from publications such as Travel + Leisure, Departures, House Beautiful, New York Times magazines and InStyle established her new talent.
She is currently collaborating with Elle decoration, Marie Claire Maison, the Robb Report home and style, Architectural Digest, Vogue Germany.
Abbeville Press New York published her first book ‘At Home in Bali‘ and a number of publications have featured her photographs, including Assouline’s “American Fashion Accessories“ and soon to be released “In the spirit of Bali“.
Isabella’s fine art photography is represented by the Staley Wise Gallery in New York, and is embodied among significant Isabella currently lives between New York and Bali.
An intimate portrait of style, luxury, and innovation, Bali: Sustainable Visions (cloth, $49.95, November 2015) distinguishes individuals who have married the beauty and elegance of their projects to the fundamentals of sustainability through Isabella Ginanneschi’s stunning, full-color photography and Duncan Murray Kirk’s retelling of these visionaries’ personal journeys and philosophies. Featuring interviews from Bali’s ecologically minded tribe—including Elora Hardy, Linda Garland, Emerald Star, Claude Graves, John Hardy, and a dozen others— Bali: Sustainable Visions introduces readers to the stories and insights surrounding sustainable methods and motivations. Whether it is incorporating elements of Bali’s architectural heritage, which is founded on sustainable material, or adapting to include the high-tech environmental solutions of today, these creators prove that the implementation of designs that are equally in tune with nature and luxury are achievable through an unfailing devotion to both of these elements.
Strikingly illustrated throughout with full-color photography, this gorgeous and eye-opening volume reveals the most innovative projects in Bali and other Indonesian islands, including luxurious private homes built from traditional and reclaimed materials; the Suarga Resort, which boasts the world’s largest bamboo-shingled roof; and the Green School, an international primary and secondary school where students learn to be stewards of the earth. A delightful read for anyone who possesses a passion for architecture, travel, and nature, Bali: Sustainable Visions is a fresh and stylish approach to environmentally conscious design.
Isabella Ginanneschi is a photographer, with the natural ability to visually surface the legacy of international brands and publications evident in her inveterate collaborations with a multitude of diverse clients.. Her portfolio varies from the glamour of the premier fashion-elite and clique hospitality venues to the humbleness of documenting the life of the shaman in the Indonesian rainforest.
Isabella began her career as an art director in Milan and worked in collaboration with Italian Conde Nast to bring to life the vision of many high profile fashion campaigns in Vogue magazine and related publications.
Her talents led her to New York, where she landed a contract as Art Director of Barneys. Thereafter, she was appointed as a designer for Mademoiselle, Associate Editor for Big Magazine and collaborated with Details magazine.
Her sense of aesthetics and international reputation piloted numerous other collaborations with the most illustrious fashion photographers. Working with such personalities added breath to Isabella’s vision as she started exploring creative visual assignments with her camera in hand.
Ultimately, this furthered her role with her clients, including the development of powerfully composed ad campaigns for John Hardy, alongside collaborations with Cole Haan, Hunter Boots and other international design houses and retailers. Editorial assignments from publications such as Travel + Leisure, Departures, House Beautiful, New York Times magazines and InStyle established her new talent.
She is currently collaborating with Elle decoration, Marie Claire Maison, the Robb Report home and style, Architectural Digest, Vogue Germany.
Abbeville Press New York published her first book ‘At Home in Bali‘ and a number of publications have featured her photographs, including Assouline’s “American Fashion Accessories“ and soon to be released “In the spirit of Bali“.
Isabella’s fine art photography is represented by the Staley Wise Gallery in New York, and is embodied among significant Isabella currently lives between New York and Bali.
