Nicolás Cáceres
Principal | Co-Founder
Born in Santiago, Chile. He received his architecture degree from the Universidad of Chile, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America. After collaborating with firms like Elton + Leniz architects, Del Rio Nunez architects, he began collaborating with Jorge Figueroa + associates, being one of the senior architects and firm associates. He decided after 4 years and a half to move to Bali with his Family.
In Bali his most important collaboration has been with Religion Clothing UK, designing the new stores in Bali included the Oberoi flagship (opened in May 2016). His portfolio mostly includes family houses, hotels, and fashion stores. He likes to work closely with his clients, acting more as a guide to their dreams than a lone designer.
Kiko Tous
Principal | Co-Founder
Was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. After having started Architecture career he decided to move to design. He graduated in interior design in the International University of Catalunya (Barcelona). Since then, he has also earned qualifications in graphic design, web design, 3D modeling, and industrial design to add more multidisciplinary vision to his work. He worked as a lecturer for LAI Design School (2006-2009) and worked for more than 8 years in Archikubik firm (www.archikubik.com) before starting his own multidisciplinary design company (www.kikotous.com) working mostly around Barcelona. In 2012 he founded Brots (www.brots.org) with other 3 designers, a design shop that supports the work of local designers and also the main inspiration behind the creation of ODD Original Design & Delight (ODD Bali). He founded ODD Bali in 2015 with his wife and another Spanish partner. During this time, he met Nicolas and started the journey together founding their architecture and design office CACERES + TOUS. He also founded a bags brand called KMANA (www.kmanaconcept.com).