Design Idea

The design concept is of a Balinese architecture with touches of other “Oriental” components brought together by the fantastic trompe l'oeil paintings representative of Portugal done by Mayriel Luke and her team.

The villa is a two story 450 square meter building – It is a traditional Balinese structure with rural Chinese and Thai architectural influences. The roof is clad of iron wood shingles from Kalimantan and the exterior walls are partially covered by stone.

An opulent home surrounded by steep cliffs that echo the rushing waters of Ayung River, the compound consists of three separate structures connected by stone paths. Carefully positioned in the back garden sits an “an oriental pavilion”, a natural stone swimming pool and water lily ponds working together with the natural contours of the landscape. Together, the elements of this landscape create a natural grace.

This luxury home was built with inspiration from Tze. Strong emphasis was placed on the design complying with important feng shui principles .  Feng shui is the ancient Chinese system of design that takes into account the four elemental energies and the relationship to a home in order to create harmony, wealth and tranquility.

To this end we have three of the basic requirements in our property as well as one of the best views of any private residence in Bali :

1. Water in front of the house
2. Hills behind the house
3. House built atop the "dragon's back" or on a gentle slope

Touring the house you can see that all of these basic principles have been observed.  Every day is paradise in fresh mountain air.  You will enjoy spring water to drink, bath and swim in.

Functionality was not forgotten amid this heady artistic creation.  According to the Chinese principles, water represents well being, so to have water slowly meandering through your Chinois gardens is symbolically akin to health and prosperity flowing into your holiday.

Puri Naga Toya has also been featured in Barbara Walker's book, "Gathering Places: Balinese Architecture - A Spiritual and Spatial Orientation", and several magazines throughout Asia, Japan and the Unites States. 

- Laras Trend Interior – Arsitektur Augustus 1997

- Figaro Japan – No 181, 2000

- The book, “Gathering Places: Balinese Architecture – A Spiritual and Spatial Orientation”

- Traditional Homes – April 2005

- Asia Pacific Tropical Homes, Vol. 3, No 4 – Oct-Dec 2006