essays

Writing on architecture, urbanism, and design by Lane House Studio. Topics include Bali's evolving architectural identity, the urbanization of Canggu, water infrastructure, and the future of tropical design. Published quarterly.

 

March 2026 | Hold the Rain

Why Bali’s Next Architectural Language Must Begin With Water

February 2026 | The Case for a Shopping Mall in Canggu.

Development in Canggu is already inevitable. The question is whether it gives anything back, and a well-designed mall might be the one typology that actually could.

November 2025 | Bali Needs a New Architectural Language

Why the future of the island’s architecture lies between vernacular tradition and global modernism.

September 2025 | Transurbanizing Canggu

What Happens When a Village Becomes a Global Destination? Infrastructure and mobility choices will shape the future of Bali’s fastest-growing coastal town.