朱纳乌布德餐厅丨Pablo Luna Studio

Architects:Pablo Luna Studio

Area:338m²

Year:2025

Text description provided by the architects. Juna Restaurant sits on Jalan Arjuna, Ubud, on an elevated site. The plan follows the land's contours. Spaces are arranged to frame internal views and a west-facing outlook toward the river and rice fields, bringing the landscape into the dining area.

The project is grounded in vernacular construction practices, details, joints, and roof craft, paired with a contemporary bamboo architecture approach. In a dense, built context, a central circular plan establishes a clear human scale and creates an internal opening for light and air, a central relief. Had the roof converged to a single apex, the interior would feel enclosed, and the structure would demand an excessively tall roof. Here, the roof instead steps and vents toward the middle, directing rainwater to a central point while maintaining openness at eye level. The structure combines a series of arches with an A-frame that defines the enclosure.

The primary structure is bamboo. A skylight uses SolarTuff panels on a steel frame, finished to blend with the bamboo and provide a flat, watertight surface. The roof is finished with Ulin wood shingles, executed by local craftsmen, integrating local techniques within a contemporary system.

Passive strategies drive performance: an open plan and a ventilated roof gap support continuous airflow and allow hot air to exit naturally. The inner courtyard improves daylight and cross-ventilation. A central pond, abundant planting, and controlled air inlets work together to mitigate heat and improve thermal comfort. Water is managed with an on-site deep well and elevated storage, enabling a gravity-fed supply and reducing pumping.

Inside, large openings maintain airflow and daylight. The kitchen, bar, and dining were coordinated with restaurant operations to ensure efficient service and a close connection between staff and guests.

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