Tranquil Luxury Villas “Blossom” on the Cliffs of Bali

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

Known for their unique, airy design aesthetic, Kengo Kuma and Associates is set to transform the cliffs of Bali with their new project. Light and breezy, the Tsubomi Villas are a set of six pavilions, a yoga studio, and a greenhouse projected for completion in 2018.

The design for this organic set of spaces reflects the meaning behind the project's title Tsubomi, which translates to “flower bud” in Japanese, as the villas seemingly unfurl from the forest floor. As a result, the open architecture transmits a calming sensation, matching perfectly with Bali's lush, exotic environment.

As a 215,000-square-foot project, the architects have the difficult task to improve upon the already breathtaking landscape. With the area overlooking Indonesia's southernmost coast, they've risen to the challenge with these luxurious timber and glass villas. By blurring the line between exterior and interior, architecture and landscape merge into the perfect oasis.

Kengo Kuma brings contemporary architecture to the cliffs of Bali.
kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

kengo kuma tsubomi villas bali indonesia contemporary balinese architecture

Kengo Kuma and Associates: Website
h/t: [Inhabitat]

All images via Kengo Kuma and Associates.

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book 'Street Art Stories Roma' and most recently contributed to 'Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini'. You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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