Just a short walk from Bali’s iconic Bingin Beach, Lyvin Bingin is a boutique collection of ten private villas — each with three bedrooms — carefully embedded within a landscape of mature teak trees and undulating terrain. More than a residential development, the project is a quiet homage to Bingin’s natural soul and surf-town rhythm, translated through architectural sensitivity and material depth.
From the outset, preservation guided every design decision. The site’s existing teak trees, some decades old, were not obstacles to clear but living anchors around which the architecture gently settled. With elevation changes of 3 to 5 meters, the project’s layout was shaped by topography. Special tree wells were engineered to protect and retain the trees in situ, transforming the forest into both a canvas and a constraint that elevated the creativity of the team.
Limestone plays a defining role in the design language of the complex — used for both villa façades and perimeter walls, it anchors Lyvin Bingin into the landscape both materially and emotionally, echoing the coastal cliffs just moments away. The slatted façades filter sunlight, add privacy, and create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow throughout the day.
This reverence for nature flows into the villas themselves. At the entry, guests are welcomed by a sculptural staircase — a bold architectural gesture that anchors the interiors in form and craft. The ground level is a single, open expanse where living, dining, and kitchen spaces converge, fostering shared connection and ease. Double-height ceilings open the space dramatically, while leather-strapped pendant lights descend from above like jewelry. The effect is both airy and grounded.
Textural storytelling defines the interior palette. Feature walls mimic the striations of limestone, evoking the dramatic cliff formations of the nearby coastline. This interplay of rough and smooth, light and shadow, elevates the tactile experience of the home. From the master suite, panoramic doors slide open directly into the pool — a seamless transition from stillness to movement, interior to exterior.
On the upper level, two guest bedrooms offer views over the trees, and in select villas, a hidden stairway leads to a private rooftop terrace. Here, a built-in BBQ zone and yoga deck nestle among the canopy — a treetop sanctuary for sunrise stretches or sunset gatherings.
All furniture at Lyvin Bingin is custom-made from locally sourced teakwood from Jawa, chosen for its durability and timeless beauty. The pool decks are crafted from native ironwood, adding a rich, grounding texture that echoes the surrounding landscape. These natural materials are not only an aesthetic choice — they are integral to Lyvin’s philosophy of creating spaces that belong to Bali, both in spirit and substance.
Above all, Lyvin Bingin is a study in resonance, where natural textures, sculptural forms, and local references are choreographed into an experience that feels at once intentional and effortless.