deceptively simple

Passing through rice paddies & villages, discreet way-finding signs and some very narrow passes, emerges a serenely beautiful form; it’s striking yet humble, quiet yet assured – immediately my curiosity is piqued. Located adventurously off the typical tourist trail in the southwest region of Bali, the award winning EarthCheck-rated Alila Villas Soori is a stunning boutique property by Singapore-based SCDA Architects.

Moving through to the lobby lounge, there is a clear sense of arrival. Like an arresting opening paragraph to a great novel, you just know there is greatness to come. Landscaped gardens, light wells & voids, water courtyards of varying scales begin to unveil breathtaking ocean views and architectural vistas. The design language is all about contemporary clean-cut lines, pure forms and 90-degree profiles, and it all looks deceptively simple. Making our way through the interconnected spaces, you get a genuine appreciation for the architect’s sensitivity to design and planning; within the resort’s site boundaries include an active rice paddy field attended to by local farmers daily. Some of the most interesting spaces are the interstitial spaces; no detail is left unaccounted for.

Villa composition includes One & Three Bedrooms (and one magnificent 10-Bedder). All villas are oriented to capture natural light & ventilation, and offer ocean, beach or mountain views and private pools. The luxury factor needs no mention here. The flow from interior to exterior feels more like: Do you want full shade; half shade or full brilliant light, is simply brilliant! And as if things couldn’t get any better, daily breakfasts here resemble a mini degustation!

Story by our Luxury Travel scout Ella Lee Cansdell – Butler By The Sea

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alia Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

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