Jahten House, designed by Senyum Design, is located in the quiet village of Kedungu in Bali. The house cleverly blends into the surrounding jungle landscape, framing the landscape as a "natural painting" through a deep matte black volume that harmoniously blends the building with nature, making it a quiet retreat.

The house sits on an expansive plot of 3,200 square metres and consists of two low volumes that blend neatly into the undulating terrain. They are connected by a ramp-shaped corridor, which reflects the design's respect and adaptation to the terrain, showing the natural and simple beauty of the building.

The ravine topography of the natural bedrock formed at the base of the river valley surrounding the site became part of Senyum's Design inspiration, and as a result, the main building of the house uses a dark grey mud surface that echoes the bedrock and intertwines with the natural landscape. The delicate texture of the material both reflects the texture of the natural rock and seamlessly integrates with the surrounding jungle, allowing the building to retreat into nature.

The dark grey mud covering the surface of the building has been carefully treated and viewed from different angles, either presenting a dramatic outline or interweaving with the jungle in the night, expressing the internal connection between the building and nature.

As for the interior, the architects used a combination of concrete and dark wood to create a simple yet sophisticated aesthetic. The tone of the space echoes the external landscape, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere while enhancing the connection between the building and the natural landscape.

The entrance to the house is via a long path that crosses the grass to the living, dining and kitchen areas, as well as an external terrace and infinity pool. The design of the pool allows the occupants to enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding jungle from the interior and create the feeling of being in nature. Entering the room, the most thrilling moment is the moment when you see the carefully framed scenery. Senyum Design introduces the natural landscape into every window as much as possible through the design to ensure that residents can enjoy a different sense of immersion with nature at every moment of their daily life.

Inside, a ramp-shaped corridor leads from one end to the entrance, while the other end connects to a smaller volume containing two separate suites. The suite is designed so that each private area is connected to the natural landscape, and the mobility between inside and outside is extended through the terrace, presenting a rich sense of life.

Sculptural seating areas at both ends of the building provide occupants with ideal locations overlooking the natural landscape. The benches are also made of the same black plaster material as the facade, creating a place for rest and relaxation.

This modern house in Bali, like a black "refuge" in the jungle, is designed not simply to pursue formal aesthetics, but to create a deep immersion in a limited space, to live with nature, and experience a sense of spiritual tranquility and relaxation, to experience the perfect blend of nature and daily life.

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