Just a few minutes’ walk from Bingin Beach, Lyvin Bingin Villas is an intimate complex of ten two- and three-storey villas, each with three bedrooms and a private pool. The project is carefully embedded in the natural topography of southern Bali. Rather than erasing the landscape, it follows its rhythm, using the rolling terrain and teak trees as the basis for its composition. The architecture does not compete with nature, it engages with it, accentuating Bingin’s tranquil character and the coastline’s distinctive surf energy.
The concept is rooted in preservation. The architects took particular care to retain the mature teak trees on the site, integrating them into the spatial layout. Changes in elevation of three to five metres shaped the development’s expressive geometry, while engineering solutions made it possible to preserve most of the existing vegetation, turning the landscape into a living architectural element.
Local limestone plays a central role in the complex’s identity. Used for façade cladding and boundary walls, it makes the architecture appear to emerge from the ground, echoing the coastal cliffs of Bingin. Timber louvres filter the tropical light and create a subtle play of light and shadow, ensuring privacy without creating a sense of enclosure.
This respect for the natural context extends into the interiors. On arrival, guests are welcomed by a sculptural staircase, an expressive focal point that sets the tone for the entire space. The ground floor brings together the kitchen, dining area and living room in one generous volume. High ceilings and large sliding openings enhance the feeling of openness, while pendant lights suspended on leather straps serve as distinctive decorative features.
The interiors are designed around a tactile experience. The walls echo the layered structure of limestone, referencing the geology of the coast. The contrast between smooth and rough surfaces makes the space feel alive, changing with the light throughout the day. The main bedroom opens directly onto the pool, blurring the boundary between the house and garden and making the landscape an immediate part of the guest experience.
Two guest bedrooms on the upper level overlook the crowns of teak trees. In selected villas, the architects have added a private rooftop terrace for yoga, gatherings with friends or an intimate barbecue. This space serves as a personal retreat amid the greenery while further unlocking the site’s vertical potential.
All furniture is custom-made from the local plantation-grown Javanese teak, a material valued for both its durability and refined texture. Poolside terraces are finished in local ironwood, connecting the villas to their natural surroundings through texture and tone.
