The late Edward Tuttle, an architectural designer, designed several resorts for the Aman Hotel Group, including Amanpuri in Thailand, Amankila in Bali, and the Amanjiwo, which he completed in 1997.


His calm-based design philosophy has not only defined Aman Hotels' resort style but also influenced other hotel architects such as Bill Bensley, for whom the primary concern of a top-notch hotel is not glitz and glamour, but livability. He has a knack for using local specialties to give each resort a different cultural reverberation.


For example, when planning Amanjiwo near Borobudur, he took elements from the monument, including the square exterior and round interior, the diamond-shaped limestone brick walls, and the open square design, all of which reflect the monument.



 
Enjoy The Garden
 
Surrounded by mountains, Amanjiwo is blessed with a unique view, with the nearby Mount Merapi and Mount Monroe providing great climbing spots. Not far away, you can visit Mount Sumbing, where the Hindu temple Selogriyo is also rich in history.



Amanjiwo's food ingredients are sourced from local organic gardens and farms. You can choose to dine on the terrace with a view of the ancient Borobudur, or by the pool, enjoying the sun with authentic Javanese cuisine.



 
Aromas of Art
 
Central Java is the cultural center of Indonesia and is home to many artistic creations. Amanjiwo often collaborates with local artists to organize exhibitions, and nearby villages often host festive celebrations, or you can drive to the neighboring Yogyakarta to see ancient Javanese artifacts and experience the gentleness of the Indonesian people.



 

More fantastic photos are collected in Guest, published by Readingtimes.com.





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