In Seseh, Bali, the project is conceived as a pair of inward-looking tropical homes, set within a quiet residential context just a short walk from the coastline.
Solid natural stone walls define the plot, creating privacy while shaping a sequence of internal courtyards, gardens, and pools that organize daily living. The villas are designed around these open spaces, reinforcing a strong relationship between architecture and landscape.
A warm teak wood volume is framed by white masonry, establishing a dialogue between material contrast and climatic response. Vertical wooden screens filter light and heat, while full-height sliding openings dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing living spaces to extend seamlessly toward the courtyards.
On the upper level, bedrooms open onto private balconies overlooking the internal gardens. Above, rooftop terraces are sheltered by lightweight white metal pergolas with bamboo shading, providing protected outdoor spaces while filtering direct tropical sunlight.
Interiors follow the same logic of clarity and reduction. Minimal volumes in terrazzo and polished concrete define stairs, seating, kitchens, and built-in furniture, while wood, rattan, and bamboo introduce warmth and tactility, grounding the spaces in a distinctly local atmosphere.
The result is a calm and balanced architectural composition, where contemporary design is guided by traditional tropical principles, and where space, material, and light are the primary elements of expression.