Architect: Studio Jencquel
Area: 900 m²
Completion Year: 2019
Project Location: Bali
Photographer: Tommaso Riva

This is a close look at the main entrance of the house with a covered pavilion that has steps and a water feature on the side.

This is the main entrance of the house with a set of concrete steps adorned with a wooden roof that has exposed beams and dried leaves.

This is a structure just a few steps away from the main entrance that gives the area a unique aesthetic.

This is a closer look at the cathedral ceiling of the main entrance that has exposed beams and dried leaves as a roof.

There is another set of steps that lead to the glass doors and has a view of the foyer beyond.

The foyer within the glass doors are adorned with various intricate and colorful designs on the walls.

This is another look at the main entrance that has a set of concrete and wooden steps leading to the glass doors.

This is the boutique lobby with a large wooden table that serves as a reception desk with various products on display.

This is a close look at the dining area with its large wooden dining table paired with a large wooden bench.

This is a close look at the table arrangement complemented by the woven wicker fan on the plat for a rustic effect.

This is a close look at the large woven wicker structure and artpiece hanging above the reception desk.

This is a close look at the wooden staircase that matches the exposed wooden beams of the tall ceiling and the railings of the indoor balcony.

This is another look at the main entrance with sets of concrete and wooden steps leading to the main entrance doors made of glass.

This is a look at the kitchen through a wide arched entryway with wooden structures and wooden hanging pot rack in the middle.

On the side of the kitchen's arched entryway is this space under the staircase that has a wooden bench on the side.

On the other side of the room is this lounge area with a couple of wooden armchairs paired with rustic wooden coffee tables.

On the other side of the room is this lounge area with a couple of wooden armchairs paired with rustic wooden coffee tables as seen from the staircase with a wooden tone.

This is a look at the side of the house with a large balcony above the open wall of the dining area that has a along wooden dining table.

This is a closer look at the large rectangular wooden dining table topped with woven wicker pendant lights for a rustic finish.

This is a close look at the dining table setup with plates and woven wicker fans for a rustic look.

The dining area with its long wooden dining table and woven wicker pendant lights are brightened by the natural lights of the open wall.

This is a close look at the dining area with a long wooden rectangular dining table paired with wooden benches and woven wicker pendant lights.

This is a close look at the dirty kitchen with wood-burning ovens and terracotta tiles on the backsplash.

The back of the house has a large grass lawn with terracotta fences and structure entryway on the far side.

The terracotta structure entryway has intricate details and design giving it a unique look like an artpiece.

The backyard grass lawn has embedded stone steps that lead to the tropical trees and terracotta structure on the far side.

This is a close look at the rectangular dining table paired with wooden benches and has a setup of plates and woven wicker fans.

This is the bar and coffee station of the house with a alrge wooden structure, rustic wooden bench and wooden tables.

This is a close look at a set of wooden drawers repurposed as planters for creeping vines.

This is a lounge area on the other side of the bar with a large wooden L-shaped sofa with beige cushions.

The lounge area with the L-shaped sofa has slatted panels on its walls and a beamed wooden ceiling.

The sofa is adorned with a couple of rustic tree stump coffee table and a large potted plant on the side.

Next to the sofa is this long built-in wooden table on the side under the glass wall paired with stools for multiple seating.

The entryway into the bar area has a alrge glass wall with wooden frames and a large opening to match the tall cathedral ceiling.

This is another look at the built-in wooden table on the side of the sofa brightened by the large glass wall.

This is a large home office with a large alcove on the far corner for the desk and a lounge area with a sofa and coffee table by the window.

This lounge area by the home office is topped iwth a tall wooden ceiling with exposed beams.

On the side of the sofa and the window are floating wooden shelves that has various displays on it.

This is a closer look at the floating shelves on the side of the window with various displays and decorations.

This is a close look at the office with an arched alcove for a cozy space at the far corner of the room.

Th home office has an alcove for the desk and a lounge area on the side with floating shelves for decors.

This is a close look at the large wooden lobby desk with various displays on it.

The large wooden lobby desk is topped with a unique curved artwork hanging from the beamed ceiling.

The large rectangular wooden lobby desk has various displays on it topped with a loopy artwork made of wicker.

The large lobby has a large rectangular wooden table serving as a lobby desk and reception adorned with a large artwork.

Across from the lobby desk is an area filled iwth various displays and decoration like a museum.

On the side of the lobby is a bar and store with a wooden structure topped iwth multiple pendant lights next to the glass doors.

This is the glass door that leads to the bar and coffee shop.

This is another look at the large wooden lobby desk filled with various displays and topped with a large artwork.

This is a close look at the loopy hanging artwork above the lobby desk hanging from the beamed ceiling.

This is a view of the large lobby and reception with a view of the glass door on the far side leading to a bar and coffeeshop.

The large rectangular wooden table also doubles as the lobby desk and reception adorned with various decors.

This is a look at the back of the house with a large open balcony at the upper level directly above the dining area.

The dining area on the ground level has an open wall that leads to the walkways and grass lawn adorned with various tropical trees,

This is a close look at the balcony above the dining area with wooden slatted panels on its exterior walls.

This is a look at the balcony above the dining area with a pointed design on its cathedral ceiling and roof.

This nighttime view of the balcony above the dining area showcases the warm lighting of the interiors that escape through the slatted exterior walls.

This is a nighttime view of the dining area showcasing the warm lighting of the interiors as seen from the open wall.

This is a look at the large lobby and reception area with a tall cathedral beamed ceiling that hangs an artwork over the long rectangular wooden lobby desk.

The lobby desk is filled with various decors and display topped with a loopy hanging artwork.

The large spiral woven wicker structure hangs from the ceiling over the rectangular wooden lobby desk.

The large lobby and reception has a warm lighting that plays well with the various wooden and woven wicker elements.

This is the large intricate terracotta structure on the far side of the backyard grass lawn.

This is a close look at the terracotta structure with lovely and intricate details and carvings on it.

This is a close look at one of the tiny carvings inside the house.

This is a close look at one of the tiny carvings inside the house on concrete.

This area has a white wall adorned with a set of bookshelves built into the wall.

This is a close look at the built-in alcoves of the white wall adorned with various decors and displays.

The John Hardy Seminyak boutique is an immersive community oasis, tucked away from the city’s bustling streets. It welcomes guests with a dynamic entryway, where cascading water symbolizing purification offers a cool, quiet respite and introduces guests to the sense of Balinese spirituality and community that infuses the space.

Specifically, a traditional sanggah temple provides a place of offering and ceremony, and a bale kulkul, a traditional-sounding bell, is used to gather visitors and drive action. Handmade Balinese brick and bamboo shingles, crafted in local villages using traditional techniques, underscore the John Hardy ethos and the brand’s deep reverence for the island’s natural elements and architectural nuances.

As they step into the luxury brand 4,800 sq2 boutique’s sprawling entry brought to life in a collaboration between Wield Creative and Studio Jenquel, visitors are greeted with cool towels scented with Sari, a bespoke floral fragrance inspired by Balinese offerings, and a refreshing welcome drink that recalls the cleansing purified water used in the island’s blessing ceremonies.

The building’s airy design, arranged as a communal gathering space, further activates all five senses and invites guests to interact with a curated selection of handcrafted John Hardy jewelry, brand artifacts, and purchasable local artisan goods — ranging from textiles to ceramics to incense — that further bring Balinese culture to life.

Similar to all John Hardy boutiques, the Seminyak boutique celebrates artisanal techniques, evolving the model by introducing an exhibition space dedicated to emerging artists who interpret tradition in innovative ways. The store’s first installation includes an oversized, woven coconut-leaf sculpture by Make a Scene, a team of designers and expert weavers from Mengwi, that takes the storied craft to daring proportions.

An additional installation is a Gamelatron, a bespoke sonic kinetic sculpture created by conceptual artist Aaron Taylor Kauffman, which transforms a thousand-year-old traditional Gamelan ensemble music tradition from Indonesia into a viscerally powerful, immersive experience that presents time-honored music in an exciting new format.