I do not design a Bali villa interior by collecting “tropical” objects. I begin with architecture, light and the way a person moves through the space. The interior should feel connected to Bali without becoming a catalogue of predictable decoration. A limited palette of natural materials can create warmth without making the interior visually heavy. […]
For me, tropical architecture begins with comfort, not appearance. A villa may look impressive in a rendering, but if the terrace is unusable at midday, rain enters the living room or every space depends on air-conditioning, the architecture has missed the climate. Shade, airflow and protection from rain should shape the architecture from the first […]
I do not begin a Bali villa design with a façade. I begin by standing on the land and trying to understand what is already there. Where does the morning light arrive? Which direction brings the breeze? What should be protected from view, and what should be opened completely? Architecture becomes much clearer when the […]