ring-shaped residence by alexis dornier wraps around verdant inner courtyard in bali

alexis dornier embeds circular residence in bali’s forested slopes

Villa Omah Prana by Alexis Dornier unfolds as a circular retreat that feels absorbed into the landscape of Payangan’s forested slopes, just north of Ubud, Bali. The 475-square-meter residence adopts a compound-like arrangement organized around a lush internal courtyard. Its low, continuous timber roofline and radial plan echo local vernacular geometries.

The project sits like a ring placed over the terrain, with the broad, funnel-like roof forming a shaded perimeter walkway and an introverted core. The shingle texture and earthy tonality of the roof make the building blend with its tropical context, while the inner void admits daylight and natural ventilation.

all images by KIE

curving interiors and crescent pool shape Villa Omah Prana

For the interior of Villa Omah Prana, Alexis Dornier picks herringbone brickwork and deep-toned timber ceilings sitting atop curving circulation routes that mirror the form of the building. Sliding openings allow entrance to the garden, while the central planted disk becomes a meditative anchor, echoing Bali’s traditional compounds, reinterpreted through the German architect’s design. Moments of transparency toward the valley merge the sheltered interior with the expansive forest canopy.

Along the outer arc, a crescent-shaped infinity pool slips between the edge of the villa and the descending landscape, framing the view while preserving the circular geometry. The roof, courtyard, and pool generate a sense of retreat, a house that bends with the land and gathers its volumes under one unifying roof.

the circular residence sits low against the forested hillside

the shingled roof forms a continuous ring

timber ceilings curve with the building’s form

the planted courtyard forms a green void at the center of the plan

the infinity pool traces the villa’s outer arc

herringbone walls and timber ceilings define the covered circulation route

choing the geometry of traditional balinese compounds

the inner courtyard acts as the home’s calm core

large openings dissolve the threshold between indoor spaces and the central garden

the continuous roofline shelters a series of rooms

the courtyard garden becomes a climatic buffer

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the deep overhang frames the courtyard garden

curving pathways lined with herringbone brickwork guide movement

the bedroom opens directly onto the surrounding tropical garden

the circular plan reveals itself in the open living and kitchen area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

project info:

name: Villa Omah Prana

architect: Alexis Dornier | @alexisdornier

location: Payangan, Bali

area: 475 square meters

contractor: Bali Construction 

interior: BARES, AD

photographer: KIE | @kiearch