Our Company
Design-Led Developments for Modern Island Living
Where Architecture and Lifestyle Align
Jeda Developments is a Bali-based property development company specialising in luxury, architecturally designed projects that elevate modern island living. The company focuses on creating refined villas, premium apartments, and thoughtfully planned residential communities that balance contemporary sophistication with a strong connection to place.
Founded by an Australian team with over 40 years of combined experience in residential and commercial building and construction, Jeda brings a global standard of craftsmanship, professionalism, and precision to every project. Each development is guided by intelligent spatial design, curated materials, and a commitment to long-term quality and performance.
Working in close collaboration with award-winning Australian and Bali-based architects and interior designers, Jeda ensures a seamless, end-to-end development process – from concept and design through to completion and ongoing management. As part of its continued growth, the company is expanding into greater Indonesia, bringing its distinctive, design-driven approach to new and emerging destinations.
OUR DESIGN TEAM
Thom McKenzie
Founder & Director – ARLO Architecture & Landscape Office
Thom McKenzie is a creative, detail-focused architect with 25 years of experience crafting spaces that spark joy, connection, and a strong sense of place. As the founder and director of ARLO – Architecture & Landscape Office, he leads multidisciplinary teams whose collaborative approach has delivered award-winning hotels, residences, and sustainable sanctuaries across Australia and Indonesia.
Thom’s international background — studying and practising in Melbourne, with formative experience in Milan and extensive work throughout Indonesia — informs his globally minded, context-driven design philosophy. Inspired by craftsmanship, poetic spaces, travel, and the collaborative process of construction, his work balances beauty, function, and environmental responsiveness.
Recognised widely within the industry, Thom has received multiple awards, including the 2020 Victorian Emerging Architect Prize from the Australian Institute of Architects. Drawn to Bali’s strong connection to environment, human scale, and handcrafted design traditions, he saw the Jeda project as an opportunity to demonstrate the value of thoughtful, climate-responsive architecture within a rapidly evolving built environment.
Paula Gastaminza
Founder – POMA Interior Design
Paula Gastaminza is an Interior Architect and founder of POMA – Interior Design, with nine years of international experience across Europe and Asia. Her work is defined by a refined balance between aesthetics and functionality, consistently integrating contemporary design with local materials and sustainable solutions.
Beginning her career in Spain, Paula developed a design sensibility focused on light, texture, and spatial harmony. Now based in Bali, she draws ongoing inspiration from the island’s natural environment, artisanal materials, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living, creating interiors that feel both considered and effortless.
Andri Saputra
Principal Architect & Founder – Lumbung Architect
Andri Saputra is the Principal Architect and Founder of Lumbung Architect, a Bali-based practice established in 2010. A graduate of Udayana University, Andri leads with a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and context-driven design.
Under his leadership, Lumbung Architect has grown to more than 70 team members across Bali and Jakarta, delivering over 550 projects to date. His work has earned both national and international recognition, including awards from IAI Bali and the Asia Pacific Property Awards. Despite this success, Andri remains grounded in humility, purpose, and people-centred architecture, ensuring each project responds meaningfully to its environment and community.
