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Case Study For Integration Of Spaces

Alila Villas Uluwatu Resort,
Bali Singapore based architecture firm SCDA
Architects Site Section

Offers views of
the surrounding
beach, oceans,
mountains.
Built elements
are planned to
sit ‘lightly’ on
the land

The climatic parameters particular to site, sun movement and prevailing

wind direction, were established to assist in the formulation of the
orientation of villas and common areas, and there planning concept.
The exterior hardscape Master Plan
and softscape designs Alila Vilas Uluwatu lies within the Tabanan Regency,
are intended to create a one of Bali’s most fertile and picturesque regions.
seamless transition The landscape ranges from volcanic mountains and
between the interior and verdant rice terraces to beautiful black-sand
exterior spaces, with beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean
the specific goal in
preserving the natural
topography.

Approached with sensitivity of the site setting, and thus

executed with the strategy of minimal environmental Impact ,
minimum built footprint and with local cultural practices.
Due to the relatively severe coastal conditions which exist
during certain periods of the year, the landscape design
incorporates a variety of indigenous local plants and coastal
‘hardy’ species.
The major building orientation is toward the north-south
direction. Some are tilted a few degrees to the east to Compiled by- Chirag Rathod
incorporate the morning sun.
 Internal courtyards,
outdoor decks, pavilions Linear Key Plan
and stepped landscaped Planter to
Pool Full height
gardens to create a maintain
Cantilevered sliding doors privacy.
harmonious flow of Pool edge and windows
interior to exterior.

Villa
Linear
Oceanfront pool villas
Planter
to
maintain The Oceanfront pool villa sits above the beach
privacy.
Villa Section front pool villa and uses a cantilevered pool
edge and linear planter to maintain privacy.
An abundance of planters, a large pool and
shaded pavilion or integrated to ‘cool’ the villa
A while full height sliding doors and windows
open up for natural light and ventilation.
C D
F E

B
Around for the introduction of low
shrubs and tall trees to efficiently
screen the building from the Villa Plan
surroundings whilst integrating it to its A mixture of villa types were sensitively designed
existing context. F and careful consideration was given to each villa plan
A
and its built form and details to create a
comfortable, energy efficient resort style living. An open courtyard provides natural light
and ventilation to the interior spaces,
bathroom and bedroom

B C
The villas are
characterized by the
interplay of materials
Provision of a 2nd layer of timer trellis on villa roof which flow from the
would minimize direct heat absorption to the roof itself; interior to exterior spaces.
the actual roof incorporates additional insulation to
further reduced heat gain internally.
D E
A light grey volcanic stone is applied to
Open sun shaded pool deck and plunge pool provides a
feature walls along the pool edge which
cool outdoor space to enjoy the beach views.
combine with soft hues of beige and warm
grey textured paint

Openings were maximized on

north-south face to encourage
The resort reflects on its privileged location by adopting the
predominant use of locally sourced materials, together with a
Compiled by- Chirag Rathod
filtered natural light careful integration of indigenous motifs, forms and elements.