The Ubari Sayan is a contrast in lifestyle for a young international couple. Both grew up in modernist urban environments typified by a prevailing minimalism. But for their tropical oasis in Bali, they wanted something with character, warmth, and charm. This imagining landed on something that feels both retro and contemporary, with its roots in historic Javanese coffee plantation houses.
 The couple had fallen in love with a derelict villa set on a terraced river ravine property that had a lot of hidden potential. Much planning and design work was needed to completely gut renovate and expand the home, address the terraced garden hardscape, and add a natural-looking swimming pool. The results have made The Ubari Sayan their favourite place on the planet to unwind, enjoy nature, and feel absolutely at home in-the-moment together.
