Architecture and design practice Alexis Dornier – who also produced the incredible Origami House in Indonesia – has completed another spectacular tropical retreat in the form of House O, a modern two-storey home for a musician-composer in Bali.
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The innovative design emerged from a desire to translate the construct of a single sound wave into an overarching architectural gesture that defines the interior and exterior of the house.
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Through the manipulation of the curve of single a line, both in plan and elevation, the property begins to articulate a multi-planar space in which the ground plane and roof scape are directly intertwined. The 3-bedroom home, complete with its 150 square-metre loft space that operates as its second floor, amplifies the panoramic experience of the surrounding landscape - making the beautifully sculpted house appear at home in its tropical green location.
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As for the interior, the ‘feeling like being inside an instrument,’ is achieved by rendering most of the materials and surfaces in wooden patterns. The ceiling also drops down in a rhythmic shape to improve acoustics across the house and to indicate the entrance as a grand gesture.
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The incredible wave element adds to the sculpted interior experience of the space which is also entirely free of structural excess. What’s more, for several months of the year, House O hosts as an ‘artist in residence’ initiative for a select number of artists from around the world.
Photography by Tommaso Riva
If you enjoyed House O, then you’ll love this: Studio Arthur Casas’ spectacular DS House in Sao Paulo.