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Villa Nest Bali
By : Gauvreau Design by Annie G
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 17th edition
Discipline : Interior Design : Grand Winner
Categories : Residence / Residential Space > 5,400 sq.ft. (> 500 sq.m.) : Gold Certification
Categories : Special Awards / Interior Design + Collaboration : Platinum Winner
The Nest project is a harmonious fusion of art, nature, architecture, and design. Nestled in a serene Balinese setting, the villa embodies a shared vision of the client and their architects and designers: merging with the landscape, celebrating Balinese culture, and honoring the talent of local artisans, all while deeply respecting the environment.
As soon as one crosses the threshold of this residence, the harmony between interior and exterior is revealed. The architecture delicately fades into nature, while nature converses with the intimacy of the interior spaces.
A wide staircase, lined with generous landings, guides our steps to the glass entrance of the villa, through an exotic garden that ends in a walkway overlooking a water basin, where red fish and lotus flowers flourish, symbols of prosperity.
Approaching, the roof subtly emerges, offering a glimpse of the beauty hidden within. The exposed framework is a traditional Indonesian design, echoing ancestral construction methods. The choice of Ulin wood, a local wood commonly known as “Ironwood,” is also renowned for its exceptional density, resonating with the history and soul of this land.
The L-shaped layout of the villa opens each room to the terrace and its pool, merging the boundaries between inside and outside in an almost imperceptible harmony.
From the entrance, large windows plunge us into the heart of the main living space, where the living room, dining room, and kitchen blend together.
Concrete walls, enveloped in a subtle lime texture, smoothly complement the polished concrete floors, creating a raw yet refined setting for this architectural symphony.
The furniture was custom-made in Bali by local artisans, using recycled teak wood. Each piece tells a unique story. The villa displays numerous works of art and artistic elements found in every room, all contributing to the overall aesthetic of the space.
The antique Toraja wood mural, over 100 years old, overlooking the sofa in the TV lounge, is an example.
In the sanctuary of the master bedroom, a thick and sturdy stone wall elegantly conceals the discreet entrance to the bathroom. On the other side, two immense windows invite the gaze towards the pool horizon, havens of peace conducive to relaxation and reading. In this intimate space, a rattan suspension, like a cascade of light, adds a touch of poetry and authenticity.
Outside, a bench rests against a wall of stone fashioned from volcanic ashes of the region. Sculpted and laid according to ancient techniques, these stones form and reveal a unique geometry, laden with cultural and spiritual depth, offering a sanctuary for contemplation and meditation.
In front of this space, the infinity pool, majestic and serene, stretches for thirty meters of pure tranquility, offering its mirror to the eyes from every corner of the main floor. Entirely clad in Suka Bumi, a local jade-colored stone, it unfolds on two levels, first welcoming the youngest in its upstream paddling pool before gradually deepening, flowing endlessly towards the lower level, blending into a large basin where it composes a delicate symphony, a harmonious echo to the whispers of the surrounding nature.
A staircase plunges us into nature towards the lower floor, which harmoniously blends with the terrain’s topography, revealing two bedrooms bathed in light, each with its adjoining bathroom. On the terrace, a space of tranquility is outlined, where two teenagers enjoy practicing their yoga, lulled by the soothing murmur of the pool water and the river winding below, in a timeless dance with the earth and sky.
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