On a rocky hill in Senggigi, Batu Layar, Indonesia, a steeply contoured 1600 square metre plot has become the new home of a young couple and their three children. Created by Wahana Architects, the home has a 1200 square metre build area that beds snugly into its contoured environment. With a rise of around 25 metres from the main road, the Hill House gains terrific views over an ocean panorama. Mature trees and shrubs grow all around the terrain, creating a lush green cocoon from higher ground. A swimming pool aligns with the open horizon, along with a wide sun terrace and outdoor living areas. Stay till the end for floor plans and a video tour.
Rumah Mewah Di Tebing, or The Hill House, stands on a challenging plot of land. Here, the architects focussed on maximising the build site to create a comfortable, spacious family home. The level at which the main volume of the building should stand was guided by the potential to realise an infinity sea view.
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The modern exterior is a linear composition of concrete and glass. Three building masses work around a large swimming pool and deck, where outdoor living areas make the most of the warm weather.
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Two of the horizontal volumes are positioned to receive the ultimate ocean views, whilst the third volume is situated diagonally to capitalise on the narrower land perimeter at the rear.
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The functional outdoor space is designed to encourage an indoor-outdoor living experience, where there is freedom of movement between different areas of the home through fresh air and sunshine.
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The poolside sitting area is an atmospheric setting at night, illuminated by recessed spotlights that are bedded into a concrete overhang above it.
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A wood clad overhang protrudes outward from the main living volume of the house, where it provides shade over floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The swimming pool stretches across the full width of the home, and wraps the deck in a shallow L-shape.
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Established trees and shrubs grow densely around the property, growing a lush green environment that provides privacy and peace to the home.
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Wooden perimeter walls keep the sun deck completely private from peripheral areas.
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Water plays a continuous role throughout the home, filling reflection pools and creating a softly rippling soundtrack. Inner decks “float†above the water’s surface in great rafts and narrow stepping boards.
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Winding trees push up through gaps made in the rooftop of the building, where they contentedly seek the sun.
The wooden ceiling treatment in the living room is complemented by a solid wooden coffee table. Decorative vases add a pop of blue on top of the table, which ties in with the ocean vista.
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A plain beige area rug lightly contrasts with the dark floor tile.
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An open walkway leads from the lounge into the kitchen diner. A black dining room chandelier smartly coordinates with the floor tiles and black dining room chairs. The wooden dining table adds a warming tone to the room palette.
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In the TV room, a modern gray sofa is focussed toward a large walnut media unit. A tripod floor lamp is teamed with a stylish lounge chair and footstool set to fashion a cosy reading nook. This family room is inserted as a transition area between the more formal living-dining space and the private domain that contains the bedrooms. This area is also connected to the study, which makes it a hub of activity.
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Due to the contoured nature of the site, the climb from the entrance to the highest point in the structure is substantial. Entering at a dramatic cave-like passageway, the climb begins via a ramp to the living area.
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The circulation around and through the property is a semi-outdoor pathway, edged with rustic stone walls and overspilling plant beds.
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Snug sitting areas nestle within tight architectural angles. Outdoor chairs and stool tables make compact furniture arrangements.
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Glass walls allow the inner spaces to feel fluid connection with the outdoor living areas.
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With stunning sea views located to the west, the architects were challenged with tackling the intensity of solar radiation.
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Gaps between the architecture and the outer rocky wall promotes cooling air circulation around the property.
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Vertical panels are installed to shade the home from direct sunlight.
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A decoratively cut screen emulates the stone walls at the front entryway.
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The thin building volume permits effective, natural air circulation. Glass walls and glass balustrades facilitate unobstructed light share.
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Bedrooms are modestly sized, stylish spaces, with a focus on concrete and wood finishes.
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Heavy drapes block out the early morning sun.
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The master bathroom is large and luxurious. Glossy grey stone slabs, cover the wide bathroom floor, clad a feature wall, and encase a centrally situated bathtub. The tub enjoys a spectacular view over the ocean and the surrounding forest. A double sink vanity unit is tucked away around a corner, where vanity mirrors can be easily mounted upon the wall.
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First floor plan.
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Second floor plan.
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Third floor plan, including the swimming pool and smaller reflection pools that are situated within and around the home.
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Fourth floor plan and mezzanine. A prayer chapel occupies the rooftop, accessed by a landscaped staircase at the rear of the house.
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Section drawing. Here, we see how the home beds cosily into its sloped terrain.
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