Fugees | A designers' villa in Pererenan, Canggu

As featured in DAN, Elle Decor and Bali Interiors. This stunning villa is nestled next to a river, 2 minutes ride on a scooter from the beach. Located in stylish, thriving Pererenan, Canggu, boasting world famous beaches, beach clubs, restaurants and vibrant hip community. OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS: A TROPICAL BRUTALIST VILLA IN BALI By Carli Philips, DAN While the crisp geometries and clean lines of this villa are ultra-contemporary, the architectural concept is rooted in the traditional Balinese building style of the surrounding rice terraces. Appearing as water-filled steps in the hilly terrain, the graduated fields have been used by locals for centuries to aid in crop cultivation. Similarly, this home in the seaside village of Canggu on Bali’s south coast unfolds across three staggered platforms which, given the gently sloping plot of land, works to great effect. A minimalist facade with a curved wall clad in cream tiles serves as a slip entrance to the villa and was inspired by the arched ceilings of Sydney’s train tunnels, a feature the Australian owner researched as part of the project. At the top of the site are two bedrooms followed by a decline of fifteen stairs that wrap around the boundary wall, leading to a 180-square-metre open plan living zone (complete with an ice bath) and adjacent master bedroom. Above the central space lies an elevated split-level platform used as an open cinema room, with a projector to screen films directly onto the concrete wall. Below the open-air living area is a small patch of grass – a welcome suntrap – with another bedroom and, beneath that, following the angle of the site, is the swimming pool. A lush tropical garden and small river follows. Designed to take full advantage of the sloping ground, the pool has a smooth descent with an easy graduation that mimics the sensation of going into the ocean. “There’s no jarring step – you can walk in gently so you feel like you’re in full control and sit with your head out and your body totally submerged in water,” says the owner and self-taught designer, Beau Bruderlin. “It works particularly well for people that don’t necessarily feel that comfortable swimming.” Given the isolated location, privacy wasn’t a concern for Beau, so he chose to completely expose the house to the elements, incorporating outdoor showers and avoiding solid walls where possible so that a breeze runs all the way through. Responding to the year-round humidity, the villa was designed to withstand the heat by way of natural ventilation rather than artificial cooling. This was achieved by incorporating walls of simple red bricks laid in a hit-and-miss arrangement – often seen in Asian temples – which allows air to flow through the gaps between each brick. As a surfer who often tracks sand through the house, Beau selected a simple materials palette that would be easy to maintain. “I wanted to use the minimum combination of materials for simplicity and because I am a fan of repetition. The house is mostly pebble wash, red brick and cream tiles. There’s also loads of concrete – I could hose this house down if I needed,” he says. To temper the harsh geometries and the purposely unfinished rendered walls, massively over-scaled natural pendants grace the ceiling in the living area. Woven in rattan, their shape echoes the silhouette of the tropical Ketapang varigata trees outside. “The trees are so ethereal and ghost-like and the pendants have a similar shape,” says Beau. “They mirror each other.” Guest have access to the entire villa. The villa is cleaned daily by our cleaning staff. There is a key safe box at the front door allowing you to arrive at any time. If you choose, our staff can greet you on arrival and guide you through the villa, within working hours. We will available if you need us. "Canggu is a town known for its cool hipster scene and surfer vibes. The streets are lined with chic cafes and organic, eco-friendly restaurants as well as dreamy spa and yoga retreats. There's awesome street art everywhere, some of the best beaches for surfing, and epic beach bars for witnessing stunning sunsets." Car, motor scooter, bicycle is the preferred way to get around. We can help you arrange. Villa features: - Open plan living dining kitchen with sliding doors on both sides to the swimming pool and front garden. Can be fully opened or closed with ceiling fans - Four bedrooms with en-suites with air-conditioners and fans - Parking for 2 cars and motorbikes - Safety deposit box in every bedroom - 12 m long infinity pool - Located next to a river - Oversize round barbeque / fire pit - High speed internet connection (Starlink) - Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels - Daily cleaning - Friendly attentive staff - Baby cot and high chair For an additional fee: - Transport (car and driver and motor scooters) - Chef - Masseuse - Swimming pool fence - Nanny