Ubud architecture

I was in Ubud, Bali earlier this year and the architecture I saw there really kicked off a profound fascination for art in general and the importance of accessories (tapestries, statues, etc) for beauty.

This is likely a hot take but I found the building styles in Ubud made the city one of the most beautiful I have seen (yes, beating the European cities often named the most appealing, and I live in Paris (by choice)).

Multiple features appealed to me: 1. Volcanic island thus the stone and soil and strikingly black

Tropical climate means the plant life are a intense green and moss everywhere.

These two colours together = chef's kiss

1. Open courtyard layout for houses

2. Open vérandas, and lots of space for outdoor lounging.

3. Ample use of features – statues, tapestries, etc.

4. Use for fresh orange marigold flowers everywhere to decorate

5. Ornate entrances and archways

6. Art was also a widely used element across the city on public streets, roundabouts, etc.