Prioritising green development.

Re-development is better than greenfield development. In our view, rejuvenating an old building equates to saving a slice of lush rainforest or rice field. We primarily regenerate and improve existing constructs, and avoid building on nature-filled land. As much as possible, we utilise the present intricacies of the landscape and the structures that already exist.

Repurposing items.

When it comes to certain materials, fittings and furnishings, we look for items that have had a previous life. Apart from the obvious benefit to the environment through resource preservation, repurposed and reused items often have more character, are built to last, and their patina makes them pleasing to the eye.

Using local materials.

A nation of craftspeople and resources, Indonesia has an abundance of beautiful, indigenous building material, from terracotta, to the red clay bricks (bata merah) that adorn Balinese temple walls, to responsibly forested timber. By using and respecting to local crafts and materials, we're often also using what functions well in a tropical climate.

Respecting the neighbourhood.

Bali - and Indonesia as a whole - is rich with culture refined over thousands of years. This has translated into architectural design principles that work for the place. We're here to apply and re-interpret, and we aim to blend into the surroundings and avoid creating visual impositions.

Timelessness is quality and functionality.

We design homes we'd live in ourselves. We design and build prioritising quality and functionality, and not aesthetic trends. We believe in timelessness, and in things for the long haul.

Wellness at home.

A home is a shelter, and a physical and mental safe space; it forms the foundation of people's needs, upon which higher-level needs can be met. In essence, home is a place where one feels "well". Therefore, our homes encourage meals at home and morning light. Living areas have high ceilings for creativity and hosting, balanced by cosy, "nest-like" bedrooms for quality rest.

Natural elements are primary materials.

The starting point of our projects are the natural elements themselves. We utilise and maximise light, greenery and airflow. They keep you healthy, happy, and they usually don’t cost anything.

Nature-filled space is the most valuable.

Untouched land filled with foliage is not a blank canvas; it's often a masterpiece. If we build on an empty, nature-filled plot with no existing structures, we leave at least 75% as nature-filled, ensuring its preservation.