Jia CURATED 2026: Where Design Meets Nature in Bali
International brands and designers showcase nature-inspired designs on Bali's beachfront.
1Design in Harmony with Nature
Jia CURATED 2026 is a design event held on Bali's Pengembak beach, emphasizing the theme 'Nature Weave'. It highlights the future of design as coexisting with nature, inviting participants to create works that align with natural elements like wind, light, and water.
2Collective Effort and Culture
Inspired by Indonesia's Gotong Royong principle, the event frames curation as a collective ecosystem. Diverse disciplines, generations, and cultures converge here. Co-founder Budiman Ong aims to dissolve the separation between human industry and the natural world.
3Cultural Bridge from Tokyo to Bali
A preview exhibition, 'Road to Jia CURATED', was held in Tokyo in April 2026, introducing Japanese creatives to contemporary Indonesian material intelligence. Participants showcased works blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation.
4Architecture and Natural Balance
The 'Architecture in Scale' exhibition features 25 intricate maquettes from Asia, treating nature as a living substance. Biophilic design principles guide light, air, and water, creating spaces that balance openness and shelter.
5Sustainable Materials and Collaborations
The event showcases sustainable designs like coffee waste-based materials, modular aluminum shelving, and traditional Balinese masks. Tokyo's Method Inc. hosts a workshop with Dutch designer Sander Wassink using bamboo and reclaimed wood.
6Reducing Environmental Impact
Jia CURATED minimizes its footprint through the 'Waste to Wonder' initiative, repurposing old materials into umbrellas, pavilions, and seating. ATMA architecture designs the media lounge using recycled wood, reflecting Balinese concepts of tetaring and natah.