Exploring India's rich heritage in meditation, yoga, and natural remedies, this guide highlights the country's luxury spas and wellness treatments. It emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being, encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual health. Readers will discover insights into traditional practices and the unique offerings of India's spa culture, making it an essential resource for those seeking rejuvenation and a deeper understanding of wellness.
From the author of the bestselling Bali Houses comes an inspirational new look at Balinese modern architecture and design. Bali Living is a unique selection of private homes, rental properties, restaurant and wedding facilities, a sports complex and villas.Traditional Balinese compound architecture is evident throughout, but most of the buildings included are contemporary structures that reinterpret old forms and materials in new and exciting ways. Glass and metal have replaced alang-alang and bamboo, but in some cases the old materials are referenced and used in new ways. The interiors are highlighted with a great selection of furniture, artwork, sculpture, paintings and more from local Balinese designers and shops.A dreamer's book come true, Bali Living is an inspiration for anyone interested in home design and architecture.
Featuring over 180 gorgeous photographs and insightful commentary, this showcase of Balinese Design and style will help you add a distinctive flair to your interior decorating. Bali is an island paradise that inspires countless dreams of tropical beaches, exotic people and gorgeous views. More than just an increasingly popular tourist destination, Bali is also a global leader in tropical design, showcased in all its glory in Bali Home. Covering over 100 homes, garden estates, hotels, restaurants and more, this book gives a tantalizing glimpse of the latest design trends coming out of Bali. Full-color photography, both of decorative details and architectural concepts, is accompanied by an insightful text that gives attainable interior design tips to tropical dream seekers.
Asia has emerged as the global leader in tropical villa design. Tropical Home showcases innovative indoor /outdoor architecture engineered to facilitate a relaxed, al fresco lifestyle and provides a myriad of solutions to suit every taste and pocket. Full-color photography of interiors and exteriors, gardens, pools and pavilions as well as decorative details and furniture is accompanied by insightful text that traces past history, present trends and what to look out for in the future.
With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation. In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book. Singapore's history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure—are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine. Author Kim Inglis, a journalist, and long-time local resident, leads the reader on a series of explorations through Singapore's most notable districts and neighborhoods, explaining the growth and importance, and showcasing what they have to offer the visitor. Included are many lesser-known corners of the island which very few visitors ever get to see!
Der Thai Style ist weltweit bekannt für seine Anmut, Formen und Farben, die die nationale Kultur widerspiegeln und mit der modernen Architektur verbinden - eine selbstbewusste und zeitgemäße Ästhetik des 21. Jahrhunderts, die immer noch unverkennbar thailändisch ist. Dieses Buch stellt Häuser, Resorts, Hotels und Residenzen aus dem Norden, über Bangkok bis hin zu den Inseln vor: alles, was neu und aufregend ist in Thailands Architekturszene.
Wellness in mind and body, as well as spiritual wellness is becoming an essential awareness in society. India is well known for its studies in the art of meditation, yoga and natural medicines. Delving into India's rich history and culture of natural medicine, beauty and wellness, The Indian Spa is a must have guide to India's luxury spas and spa treatments. The Indian Spa is the first book of its kind to cover the plethora of wellness therapies that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The country's four healing systems —Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Tibetan traditional medicine are covered, along with yoga, meditation and more. A comprehensive chapter also highlights the exotic places where you can try the treatments, including luxury spas, resorts, Ayurvedic institutions, yoga retreats and more.
A beautifully illustrated survey of Spa Village resorts, with several scenic locations in Malaysia and Bali. These upscale retreats offer a variety of healing treatments with roots in Ayurveda, herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine, shamanism, etc.
With over 500 stunning photographs and extensive commentary, this book explores Bali's most breathtaking homes and gardens. Renowned for its creative inspiration, Bali offers innovative design ideas that influence homes and hotels worldwide. Unique concepts such as open-air bathrooms with interior gardens, giant bamboo sofas with handwoven cushions, and garden pavilions originated on the island. The book highlights the latest and finest design work in Bali, featuring 25 contemporary homes that showcase the vision of a new generation of talented international and Indonesian designers. Each house addresses age-old challenges, demonstrating how stylish modern lifestyles can be achieved through smart architecture and interior design. Readers will discover artful furniture in airy spaces, natural stone in serene courtyards and pools, and a variety of handcrafted surfaces and artifacts. Many of these residences focus on reducing power consumption for a sustainable future, while others reinterpret the tropical Bali interior design style rooted in traditional rural settings. All designs harmoniously blend modern technology with local materials—like Balinese sandstone and recycled wood—promoting breezy indoor-outdoor living. Captured by Danish photographer Jacob Termansen and accompanied by insightful text from British author Kim Inglis, this book celebrates the originality and talent of Bali's design scene.
