{"id":550085,"date":"2025-11-05T06:08:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/550085\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:08:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:08:52","slug":"villa-boe-is-built-in-layers-along-a-hillside-in-lombok-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/550085\/","title":{"rendered":"Villa Boe Is Built in Layers Along a Hillside in Lombok, Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perched dramatically atop one of Lombok\u2019s highest slopes, Villa Bo\u00eb<\/strong><\/a> by Alexis Dornier<\/strong><\/a> is a topographical marvel. Spanning over 12,390 square feet, the villa doesn\u2019t just sit on the steep hillside \u2013 it emerges from it, blending architecture, landscape, and art. At Tampah Hills \u2013 a community known for its commitment to sustainable luxury \u2013 Villa Bo\u00eb feels like a natural extension of the landscape rather than an intrusion upon it.<\/p>\n

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Steep and raw, the terrain required ingenuity and sensitivity, resulting in Dornier creating a layered design that works with the contours of the hillside. At the base, a discreet garage and entrance are carved into the land. Moving upward, the spaces unfold with open living, dining, and kitchen areas connected by a series of steps and platforms. The private quarters are divided into two wings, each designed for a family, ensuring privacy without isolation. At the top is a circular yoga and contemplation pavilion, a quiet space with tranquil views of the lush hills and ocean beyond.<\/p>\n

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Villa Bo\u00eb\u2019s floor plan mirrors the site with a system of concentric circles and radial lines defining how the roofs open up and how spaces work together. The approach gives the home a sense of flow \u2013 instead of a stack of rooms, it becomes a continuous unveiling, almost like a piece of art that slowly reveals itself. The roofs fan out allowing the oceanside rooms to enjoy more natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows. Cutouts in the roofs on the top two floors create sunlit patios for the occupants to use throughout the day when they desire quiet time away from the main outdoor space below.<\/p>\n

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Every room opens to a view, highlighting the indoor\/outdoor connection that the tropical location is know for. The pool, for instance, doesn\u2019t stand apart from the house but extends through it, weaving together terraces and gardens in a seamless progression.<\/p>\n

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Material restraint plays a vital role in maintaining Villa Bo\u00eb\u2019s overall aesthetic.\u00a0Dornier and his collaborators \u2013 Somewhere Concept<\/strong><\/a> for interiors and Bali Landscape Company<\/strong><\/a> for the grounds \u2013 chose materials that tie the project to its location. Teak wood ceilings and soffits, off-white walls, and white Palimanan stone floors that cool the feet while reflecting the tropical light, echo the tones and textures of Lombok\u2019s natural environment.<\/p>\n

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Hints of American architect John Lautner emerge in the way the villa\u2019s rooflines shape the views and anchor the building to its environment. The architecture acts as a frame \u2013 capturing fragments of sky, hillside, and horizon \u2013 so that every moment inside feels like part of an ever-evolving painting.<\/p>\n

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The infinity pool, which follows the same curves as the roofline, visually connects to the ocean on the horizon while making it feel like you\u2019re floating above it when taking a swim.<\/p>\n

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For more information on Villa Bo\u00eb and Alexis Dornier, please visit alexisdornier.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photography by KIE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.<\/p>\n