Kubu Nirmala was born from the vision of the late I Made Sujana, a Balinese architect who believed traditional architecture is not merely form, but a living system of knowledge.

The compound was designed as a full implementation of Balinese architectural principles — not only Asta Kosala Kosali, but also Tri Mandala, Sanga Mandala, traditional sukat measurements, Tri Angga, Wariga, and the preservation of the Natah as the living center.

The layout follows the concepts of karang sikut satak and karang gajah. Spatial distances were measured using his own foot span, making each proportion deeply personal. Sacred structures are placed according to cosmological orientation. Construction stages followed auspicious timing. Every building embodies the balance of head, body, and feet.