South Kuta Vila Complex is the latest addition to the stretch of luxury vila in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, bounded by the Indonesian Ocean to the south and Mount Agung to the north. The sleek, modern lines of the 9 vila resonate with this local style, while the building’s efficient passive form is designed to reduce the need for mechanical cooling during the hot summer months.
The vila are elevated above a tranquil natural landscape of native planting, grasses and lily ponds, which flow beneath the building and cool the entrance spaces. Arriving guests alight at an exclusive drop-off area and enter a light-filled entrance, which appears to float on the water. From here, paths through the landscape lead to four individual glazed elevator pavilions.
At the upper levels, each residence has a private vestibule leading to elegant entrance hall, with high ceilings and natural daylight from the fully-glazed living area.
Each vila is designed to maximise ocean views to the south, maximise mountain view to the north and all feature generous full-height living spaces. Large wrap-around terraces dissolve the boundary between inside and outside, creating ‘verandas in the sky’ that take advantage of South Beach’s exceptional climate, capture cooling sea breezes and encourage an outdoor lifestyle.
