DENPASAR: Balinese architects have expressed concerns over the growing number of buildings that violate local architectural guidelines and promote illegal architectural practices, prompting the island to lose its cultural identity.
I Wayan Agus Novi Dharmawan, chairman of the Indonesian Architect Association (IAI) Bali told The Jakarta Post on Feb. 18 that violations had been increasing with little to no strict measures coming from authorities to uphold local stipulations on architectural requirements on the island.
