A riverside family home shaped by site constraints, climate and landscape views.

Villa Anyar is a three-bedroom private residence located on a narrow riverside site in Umalas, Bali.

The project was designed for a young family who have made Bali their home. The constrained site conditions required careful consideration of massing and spatial organisation. Several design studies were developed during the early stages of the project, each responding differently to the site’s constraints.

Sun path, prevailing winds, privacy from neighbouring properties, views and site access were all key factors that informed the final architectural approach.

The resulting design is a restrained tropical house that prioritises natural ventilation, privacy and a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces. A thin, angled roof plane forms the defining architectural gesture, providing shade across the building and creating a protected roof terrace above.

The living spaces open towards the river landscape, while a lap pool is positioned along the edge of the site, extending the house visually towards the water below.