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Jia Curated to host "Nature Weave" design experiment on Bali's Pengembak Beach
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Jia Curated will transform Pengembak Beach in Bali into a temporary design experiment from August 13 to 17, 2026. The event, themed "Nature Weave," aims to integrate architecture, craft, and ecology with the natural landscape, utilizing pine trees and mangroves. Inspired by the Indonesian concept of Gotong Royong collective effort, the program emphasizes reconnecting design, industry, and nature, according to co-founder Budiman Ong. Exhibitions include Charmaine Chan's "Architecture in Scale," featuring 25 models from Asia exploring ecological building responses. Other installations will showcase a pavilion made from timber offcuts, modular aluminum shelving, and experiments using coffee waste as a material. The festival highlights Indonesian craftsmanship and fosters collaboration with designers from Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other Asian countries. Practical reuse is a key focus, with Blancostudio x Kalpa Taru Bali combining timber offcuts with a living canopy, and Bell Living Lab investigating coffee waste. Post+beam will present modular shelving, and Tokyo's Method inc. will host a workshop on modular chairs using local and reclaimed materials. The event also includes material recovery through a "Waste to Wonder" initiative and ATMA's media lounge, which will incorporate recycled elements. The program concludes with "360° Design Dialogues," combining design conversations with local cultural performances.
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