Villa Cumulus, A Contemporary Villa surrounded by Dense Trees

Villa Cumulus is an exceptional tropical holiday home with a contemporary aesthetic. This villa is situated on a diagonal site and filled with a comfortable atmosphere. The tropical wind breezes from the surrounding dense trees. 

Villa Cumulus by Arkana Architects, Photo by Indra Wiras

Villa Cumulus by Arkana Architects, Photo by Indra Wiras

Due to its diagonal site, this villa used its diagonal shape to maximize the wide-open green space on both site of the building. This results in providing breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. Its wide outdoor areas offers a perfect entertainment space complete with a swimming pool, gazebo, and tree house.

Its diagonal shape maximizes the wide-open green space on both sides of the building, Photo by Indra Wiras

The villa's diagonal shape also provides a more extensive indoor area including ample space for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. The living room is located in the center of the ground floor to create a wide space to relax. It is adorned by a high ceiling and a fully opened sliding door that lets natural air flow inside the house.

The villa's diagonal shape provides a more extensive indoor area, Photo by Indra Wiras

The living room with fully opened sliding doors invites natural air and a stunning garden view inside, Photo by Indra Wiras

Above the ground floor are a mezzanine and floating bedroom, enclosed by glass, which offer a beautiful view of Melasti Beach and the surrounding dense trees. The bedroom's glass doors are graced with cumulus cloud-laser-cutting decoration to create a stunning shadow performance when sunlight permeates through the glass. Not to be left out, this villa also features a spacious rooftop which captures breathtaking views of the dense trees from all angles. It serves as a quiet and exciting space for the inhabitants to mingle in intimate conversation. 

The bedroom features cumulus clouds-laser-cutting decoration, creating a stunning aesthetic shadow, Photo by Indra Wiras

The bedroom features cumulus clouds-laser-cutting decoration, creating a stunning aesthetic shadow, Photo by Indra Wiras

The villa also features various stones to grace its walls. The stone wall that rises from the ground floor to the rooftop is made of Stone House-style stones from America which was one of the client's requests. Indonesian natural materials, such as teakwood and andesite stone from Bali, Sumba, and Lombok, were also added to make a good combination of contemporary design and naturally made materials. 

Villa Cumulus by Arkana Architects, Photo by Indra Wiras

Villa Cumulus by Arkana Architects, Photo by Indra Wiras

Ground floorplan