Located in Ubud, the project is conceived as a compact pedestrian village embedded within dense tropical greenery. The site does not rely on distant views; its identity is built on proximity, shade and interior atmosphere.
The masterplan organizes 29 residences along a central car-free street. This pedestrian spine operates as circulation and shared space — a sequence of small plazas, shaded pockets and informal gathering areas. The objective is to construct gradual transitions between collective and private rather than define them as opposites.
Two residential typologies structure the development: compact single-level units and larger two-level houses. Each residence extends outward into a private terrace with a small pool. Subtle shifts in orientation prevent direct visual overlap, ensuring privacy without isolation.
The lighting concept reinforces this spatial hierarchy.
Given Bali’s near-equatorial sun path, interiors receive predominantly diffused daylight, creating soft, low-contrast spaces. Artificial lighting continues this logic. Along the pedestrian street, low-positioned super-warm fixtures echo the tone of sunset, while vertical surfaces are illuminated at 3000K, maintaining clarity without glare. The street becomes a linear gradient of warm light — a subtle continuation of the evening sky.
Public nodes are treated as moments of intensity. A cooler 3000K base light defines circulation, while selective accents and integrated light elements articulate landscape features. The contrast between “flowing water” areas and the more active street is expressed through different lighting atmospheres: lighter and diffused in garden zones, warmer and more grounded along the main axis.
Roofs are designed with reverse slopes and concealed drainage, responding to tropical rainfall. Facades combine local stone, textured plaster, and glazed tile. Entry zones emphasize tactility, while shared spaces introduce restrained color accents in wood, metal, and pigmented concrete.