fragmented ‘luke house’ by budipradono architects stands on dry rock terrain in bali

Luke House by Budipradono Architects overlooks the ocean

Interdisciplinary practice Budipradono Architects designs ‘Luke House’ standing on a dry rock terrain in the Uluwatu cliffs of Bali. The residence covers a relatively rectangular plot adjacent to several new villas and enjoys views of the vast ocean. The soil in the region consists primarily of rock and coral particles, elements that are convenient for the attachment of built structures. Following the concept of ‘Dewata Nawasanga’ or ‘nine heavens’, the land is divided into nine parts and rotated based on the best orientation, while the middle part of the composition is left empty. A large swimming pool holds the focal point of the spatial arrangement. The building assembles multiple box-like volumes in a minimal and modern layout avoiding the use of typical Balinese ornamentation. 

multiple box-like volumes arrange the residential functions

The design team composes the building’s layout and massing as an attempt to interpret the concept of ‘Tri Angga’ and ‘Tri Mandala’ by applying the division of the land into nine primary sections. Using the programming-arrangement strategy and controlling the mass results in a composition with an open courtyard in the center that serves as a meeting point for gatherings. Stacked above the atrium, the volumes set up rows of rooms connected by wide corridors facing the north. A void space between the first and second levels allows for ample light and fresh air to flow into the interior and the basement structure. Multiple areas are designed to absorb and store rainwater, that gets processed for use. The swimming facility extends westward into the ocean organizing the formation of the entire building mass. The main residence’s programming includes a kitchen, dining area, and guest bedroom.

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project info:

name: Luke House
designer: Budipradono Architects | @studio_bpa

location: Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

photography: Mario Wibowo | @mariowibowo_

architect: Budi Pradono

project architect-in-chief: Budi Pradono

development stage: Arief Mubaraq, Sigit Ashar, Reini Mailisa, Fransisca Yongsie, Abdul Budi Alamsyah

studio support: Rendy Fitrananda Hermawan, Sidharta Suteja, Guntur Damanik

model maker: Farah Muzakar

structure engineering: PT. Toyo Cahya Konstruksi

MEP engineering: Reysinar MEP

interior design: Budipradono

interior designer assistant: Lariska Kurniawan

lighting design: SSA Lighting

kitchen specialist: Valcucine Surabaya

landscape consultant: Anton Main

contractor: David Teophilus (CV. Adi Jaya Utama)

project manager contractor: Made Wira

MEP contractor: CV. Adi Jaya Utama

project manager: Todd Parmley

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