OMA Converts Potato Head Bali Store into Workshop Featuring Rammed Earth and Recycled Materials

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Key Takeaways

  • OMA converted Potato Head's Bali location into a creative workshop and circular retail space.
  • The spatial design incorporates rammed earth architecture alongside recycled materials.
  • The venue integrates traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with dedicated hands-on workshops.

Why This Matters

The venue demonstrates a circular retail format that combines traditional Indonesian craftsmanship and recycled materials with interactive public workshops.

Overview

Architecture firm OMA has converted Potato Head's retail store in Bali into a creative workshop and circular retail venue. The transformed space is structured around the use of recycled materials and traditional Indonesian craft practices.

Approach

The project combines rammed earth architecture with recycled elements to form a circular retail layout. In addition to commercial functions, the site accommodates hands-on workshops focused on traditional craftsmanship and material reuse.

Research Information

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