Meet The Chefs Driving Intercontinental Bali Resort’s Culinary TransformationA lot has changed since the opening of InterContinental Bali Resort in 1993. Designed by the late Hendra Hadiprana, Indonesia’s acclaimed architect, the resort’s timeless design pays homage to Javanese and Balinese culture. It was one of the first luxury properties built along the coast of Jimbaran Bay, which was then a quaint fishing village with a long stretch of white sand beach and a prime spot for sunset views.