Handara Forest Villas is a cluster of 22 residences located within Handara Golf Resort in the highland region of Bedugul, northern Bali.
Positioned inside an ancient volcanic caldera, the site is defined by a cool, humid mountain climate with frequent rainfall and diffused daylight. Unlike coastal Bali, this environment requires protection from rain, controlled solar access, and thermal stability.
The 30,530 m² masterplan organizes 22 villas on closely positioned plots, where privacy becomes a primary constraint. Each house adopts a narrow, elongated footprint to increase the distance between neighboring volumes and orient views toward the adjacent golf course, volcanic ridge, and lake.
The sloping terrain toward the golf field allowed the development of three typologies integrated into the relief: compact Mountain View villas (≈170 m²) partially embedded into the slope; mid-scale Forest View houses (≈230–235 m²) with extended upper-level wings and main living areas oriented toward the open landscape; and larger Golf View villas (≈291–295 m²) on flatter plots, organized in L-shaped plans that separate open, view-oriented zones from more private landscaped areas.
Steep-pitched roofs with deep overhangs, covered terraces, fireplaces, and elevated bedrooms respond directly to the highland climate. Ground floors are open and landscape-connected, finished in andesite stone and local marble. Upper levels shift to teak and timber finishes, creating a warmer, more enclosed atmosphere.
Form and material are shaped by rainfall, density, and topography rather than stylistic reference.