Many tourists who visited Bali wonder, how can the design of Bali accommodation such as Bali villas so unique, interesting, and very charming. Many who thought most of the Bali villas that have an attractive design definitely made by foreign architects. But the fact is, most famous luxury villas in Bali has a unique and attractive design was created and designed by local architect, the Balinese.

He is Popo Danes, a legendary Balinese architect. Popo Danes often mentioned as the designer of several luxury villas and hotels in Bali. Everyone asks “who designed this wonderful villa?”, And the villa owner replied “of course Popo Danes”. Popo Danes seemed to be its own brand of unique buildings in Bali such as Bali villas and hotels.

Popo Danes

Who is Popo Danes?
Nyoman Priyatna Popo Danes, or often called Popo Danes is a man born in Denpasar, 6 February 1964. He earned an architect from the school in Architecture Department, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, graduated in 1991. His office is located at Jalan Hayam Wuruk 159, Denpasar. He is also the:
- Founder of Danes Art Veranda in 2002, an active art space in Denpasar, featuring the development of Indonesian contemporary art as well as a space for art communications.
- Founder and Board of Director of Bogbog Bali Cartoon Magazine: a relaxing media of
Balinese culture
- Advisory Board of Indonesian Heritage Trust
- Director of Artmark Indonesia: authentication services and professional licenses to assist
arts community, and much more.

Besides as an architect, Popo Danes is also as guest lecture in:
- Tourism School, STP-Nusa Dua – Bali
- Architecture Department, Udayana University, Denpasar – Bali
- Master Degree Program for Architectural, 10 November Institute of Technology (ITS),
Surabaya
- Architecture Department, University of Indonesia, Jakarta
- Architecture Department, Warmadewa University, Denpasar
- and much more

Villa Bayad Ubud

One of a Unique Bali Villa located in Ubud and designed by Popo Danes is Villa Bayad. Villa Bayad is a spacious, luxurious 4 bedrooms villa with very wonderful Ubud’s rice terrace view. From every room sight-seeing beautiful view across the surrounding rice terraces to Bali’s sacred volcano in the horizon. Moving through jungle-like vegetation, you will arrive at the traditional gate and lobby, where the magnificent view of the garden and the rice fields awaits you. In the garden there are numerous coconut palms and fruit trees, and the organically grown vegetable- and herb-gardens supply the villa’s household. See more about Villa Bayad.