YUKI - ULUWATU
Studio Tanama
ARCHITECTS
Studio Tanama
LEAD ARCHITECT
Ryan B. Saputra
DESIGN TEAM
Alfariz Septian
INTERIOR DESIGN
Kosame
LEAD TEAM
Sedhanegara
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING > CIVIL
Putu Yasa Bagiartha
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING > MEP
Cv. Ide Engineering
PHOTOGRAPHS
Thomas Irsyad
AREA
831 m²
YEAR
2023
LOCATION
Kecamatan Kuta Selatan, Indonesia
CATEGORY
Hospitality Architecture
English description provided by the architects.
Perched dramatically on the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu, Yuki Bali is more than a dining destination—it is a spatial narrative of culture, craft, and connection.
Designed as a sensorial journey, the architecture of Yuki bridges the soulful essence of Balinese tradition with the refined minimalism of Japanese design, creating a contemporary space that honors both heritage and the horizon.
The architectural language is rooted in local wisdom. At its heart is the reinterpretation of the Wantilan—a traditional Balinese communal pavilion—manifested through a bold yet graceful roof structure. The iconic silhouette floats above the cliffside, supported by a rhythmic bamboo structure that evokes both strength and fluidity.
This roof becomes both a cultural gesture and a functional shelter, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor, sky and earth.
Materiality plays a central role in grounding the architecture within its context. Locally harvested yellow bamboo forms the primary structural and visual identity, expressing natural elegance and sustainability.
Paired with dark-stained wood and textured volcanic stone, the palette invites a tactile experience that resonates with the elements of Uluwatu: sun, wind, and sea. These materials age with grace, creating a living architecture that evolves over time.
The interior composition continues this dialogue of contrast and harmony. Rich bamboo textures meet sleek black wood finishes, while soft, ambient lighting creates an atmosphere that is intimate yet open.
The spatial arrangement flows intuitively, guiding guests from one curated moment to another—each frame capturing nature, craft, and culinary ritual in equal measure.
Yuki's design ethos celebrates the intersection of cultures. The spatial warmth of a Japanese izakaya merges seamlessly with the openness of Balinese gathering spaces, resulting in a dining environment that feels both grounded and elevated.
Every detail—every joinery, every light fixture, every finish—is designed to honor craftsmanship, evoke emotion, and respect the environment.
Yuki Uluwatu is not merely built—it is composed. A place where architecture speaks softly, yet profoundly.
Where design becomes experience. And where every meal is a celebration of togetherness, framed by the ocean, the wind, and the timeless beauty of Bali.
