Rumah Hujan House, Kecamatan Ubud Residence, Bali Buildings, Indonesian Architecture Images
Rumah Hujan House in Bali
26 Feb 2022
Architects: Studio Jencquel
Location: Kecamatan Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, South East Asia

Photos: Tommaso Riva
Rumah Hujan is primarily a private residence, conceived in its entirety – architecture, interiors, and landscaping – by Studio Jencquel. The villa is perched on the edge of the Tjampuhan ridge, overlooking a lush tropical valley above the river Wos. The property is surrounded by abundant nature, hence serious planning and landscaping considerations were required, in which all trees are kept and the land remains undisturbed.

Rumah Hujan House, Indonesia
On a property of 2,400 square meters, the house itself has a floor surface of approximately 300 square meters. The exterior features extensive outdoor terraces, and a 15 m x 4 m saltwater infinity swimming pool.
The easterly orientation of the house fulfils certain functional needs, such as being open to the environment, while still allowing a cozy feeling of protection. The predominant winds blow in from the valley and traverse the house, which reduces the ambient temperature. The Sun follows the wind in a similar motion, rising in the East, and also traverses the house in the early morning, thus waking its inhabitants with a warming morning light.

Ruman Hujan is built in the style of a single-floor bungalow. It hosts a comfortable living room, a dining room, and a kitche...