We do not design for effect. We design for the people who will inhabit the spaces we make — for the light that enters each morning, for the textures felt at arm's reach, for the silence of a well-proportioned room.
Ankatana is an architectural practice based in Ubud, Bali. Our work spans architecture, engineering, interior design, furniture and the careful restoration of what already exists. Each project begins with listening — to the land, to the climate, to those who will live there.
Ubud, Bali — since 2012
We transform existing structures with care and intention — preserving what has value, improving what no longer serves, and adding only what is truly necessary.
Start a journeyA renovation is not a demolition. We begin by understanding what a building already offers — its structure, its light, its spatial logic — and work from there, enhancing rather than erasing.
The result is a space that feels refreshed and coherent, carrying the memory of its history while performing fully for contemporary life.
Full documentation of the existing structure — as-built drawings, condition assessment and spatial analysis.
A clear plan of what to keep, what to change and what to add — prioritised by impact and budget.
New spaces, finishes and elements designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing fabric.
On-site coordination of all renovation works, ensuring quality and minimal disruption.
"Every project begins with a conversation."
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