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ARCHITECTURE
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Paris Brummer
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Meng Lin
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Gina
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Escape the hustle and bustle of the Balinese granaries and drive westward for three hours. The secret realm on the west coast gradually reveals itself. Lost Lindenberg, whose name is mysterious. At the entrance, a huge neon wall created by the German artist Tobias Rehberger, with its vibrant colors and light and shadow, becomes a striking prelude in the vast greenery. This is not a sudden announcement; rather, it is more like an alluring puzzle thrown by the forest leading to another world. Passing through the hidden small door on the installation wall, a winding path leads us into the heart of the tropical rainforest. The welcome ceremony of the Lost team was steeped in the ancient warmth of Bali: cool holy water was sprinkled on the forehead to bestoish blessings, and cotton ropes symbolizing protection and good fortune were tied around the wrists. The murmur of the forest and the serenity of the ceremony instantly washed away the fatigue from the long journey.

Walking towards the forest, a small courtyard surrounded by black volcanic stones serves as a transition. Stepping up the steps, the hotel's "paperless" reception area comes into view. Here, there is no traditional front desk. Instead, there is a relaxed "home" : surfboards stand against the wall, vinyl records produce low white noises, and pottery from Jencquel Studio, surfing magazines and cultural and creative products from Lost are displayed randomly. As the owner Denise put it, "We deliberately concealed the 'work sense' of the check-in process, leaving only the warmth of being at home and the memory fragments about this place that can be taken away."

A vertical sky bridge named "Highline" has become the core thread running through the hotel, connecting four huge towers that have risen from the ground in a staggered manner. Architect Max shares the core concept: "In the mysterious jungle, create a dreamy experience of floating above the tree canopy." The tower was deliberately raised, like an ark moored at the top of a palm tree, allowing the residents to overlook the boundless sea view.

Walking on the overpass, a sense of grand scale full of adventurous spirit instantly enveloped me. The huge pitched roof and the raised main structure present a bold architectural concept that is almost model-like in terms of volume - this is not unpolished, but a spatial declaration meticulously planned by the designer, and the exquisite architectural details perfectly present this declaration.

The towering palm trees and the richly layered vegetation have become the natural medium for the dialogue between architecture and nature. They thrive, gently enveloping and permeating the texture of the building, seamlessly integrating this grand sense of scale into the lush forest background. The open sky bridge is placed among the trees, which is both clear and expansive yet profound, rich in visual tension and extremely harmonious. Standing here, it feels as if one has witnessed with one's own eyes the perfect realization of an imaginative architectural concept through the combination of mature craftsmanship and the vitality of nature. That pure emotion is genuine and profound.

The entire site is long and narrow, and is tightly wrapped by lush vegetation. Being in it, one can only feel the profound extension vertically, and the horizontal boundaries seem to vanish without a trace. The design conforms to this natural order: from the path at the forest entrance, to the central axis of the overpass, and then through the details of steps, water features and trails, it ultimately leads to that iconic black volcanic rock beach. On both sides of the overpass, semi-open rest areas are dotted here and there. The Spanish moss hung like silver tassels. Denise whispered, "This is the favorite nesting material of birds." All the vegetation in the hotel was planted later and has now grown freely. With the change of seasons, it attracts different creatures. The natural symphony reverberating in the space also changes accordingly, full of the wonderful rhythm of the flow of life. Max added that during the construction, an ancient well was unexpectedly discovered, which gave birth to the concept of a riverbed running through the site: in the dry season, the jagged river stones and plants remain silent; During the rainy season, the well water overflows into a spring and flows gently into the sea.

The connection of Lost goes beyond nature and is deeply rooted in the local community and cultural beliefs. The sacred spring within the site is revered and protected by the villagers, and a deity statue is erected for frequent worship. During the construction period, workers, along with their families, formed temporary villages. An anecdote about "encountering the devil at night" even brought the project to a brief halt. Nowadays, many villagers have become hotel employees or suppliers. Lost is humble and allows nature and local culture to continuously shape itself, taking deep root here.

It is astonishing that Lost, which covers an area of over 8,000 square meters and features private black sand beaches, lush vegetation and natural springs, only has 8 guest rooms. Denise pointed out the original intention: "All the ideas originated from this vast black sandy beach where one can embrace the breathtaking sunset." We want to create a secluded place here that is completely different from other hotels in Bali. The name "Lost" thus came into being - geographically lost in a remote jungle, physically and mentally lost in a unique experience, and spiritually lost in another dimension of time and space.

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