Architect: Studio Jencquel
Area: 850 m²
Completion Year: 2014
Project Location: Bali
Photographer: Tommaso Riva

This is an exterior look at the house that showcases the tropical trees. concrete structure and bamboo grills above it.

This is a look at the side of the house that has concrete base walls, bamboo grills and topped with a large bowl-like roof made of tropical leaves woven together.

Inside is a large open area fitted with a professional-size volleyball court with enough tall ceiling space for a competitive game.

This is a full view of the court and the tall ceiling supported by bamboo structures that has exposed beams and woven tropical tree leaves.

This is a close look at the infinity pool and outdoor lounge area at the house's outdoor patio terrace with a view of the trees.

This is the other pool area with wooden deck flooring complemented by the surrounding tropical trees and shrubs.

This is a close look at the bedroom that has a large white bed with large white curtains to keep the mosquitoes away.

On the side of the bed is a woodesk and chair for a study area adorned with a colorful wall artwork.

This is a close look at the powder room with a simple sink and vanity topped iwth a large wall mirror and a skylight above.

This is the outdoor shower area with dark stone bricks and wooden flooring by the lush landscaping of trees.

This is another look at the outdoor shower area with various plants to complement the area.

This other bedroom has a cushioned daybed at the foot of the large bed topped with white curtains and a cathedral ceiling.

On the side of the bed is a large wall-mounted artwork that stands out against the dark brown wall.

This is another bathroom with a simple wooden counter for the sink and vanity topped with a large mirror.

This is the outdoor shower area adorned with a decorative and rustic tree on the side with ferns and shrubs.

This bedroom has a alrge white bed with a wooden rustic bench at the foot and a large wall artwork above the headboard.

The white bed stands out against the hardwood flooring, dark walls and tall wooden cathedral ceiling.

This is a close look at the white porcelain sink topped with a large mirror and hooks on the side for towels and hats.

This is a close look at the bathroom complemented by the colorful patterned tapestry hanging on the far wall on the side of the mirror.

The bathroom has two faucets for the large sink that can accommodate two people topped iwth a mirror that has rustic frames.

This is another view of the bathroom sink with a glass door on the far side that leads to the outdoor shower area surrounded by plants and trees.

This is a view of the bathroom from outside the glass door of the shower area. You can see here the bathtub across from the sink.

This is a close look at the bathtub with a rustic dark wooden housing that matches well with the frames of the glass walls and doors.

The outside of the large structure of the volleyball court is filled with tall trees that pair well with its rustic structures.

This is a view of the interior of the large covered volleyball court with exposed beams of bamboo on its ceiling.

This is a close look at the walkway outside the house leading to the lush tropical landscaping.

This is the dining room of the house with a alrge rectangular dining table surrounded by wooden chairs and topped with rustic elements.

This is the living room that has large sofas paired with woven wicker pendant lights and a large decorative wall-mounted sculpture on the far side.

The living room has a large glass-top coffee table in the middle of the sofas topped iwth a tall beamed cathedral ceiling.

This is a view of the rustic dining area from the vantage of the living room with a tall cathedral ceiling that has exposed beams.

This is a view of the bedroom from just outside the glass sliding door with a wooden deck flooring and wooden ceiling with beams.

This is a hallway steps away from the living room leading to the glass door of the bedroom with a study area by the door.

This is another look at the outdoor shower area with creeping vines, ferns and shrubs on the sides.

This is a closer look at the infinity pool of the house surrounded by wooden deck flooring walkway fitted with an outdoor wooden bench and lush landscaping on the background.

This is a view of the dining are and the living room area from the outdoor area of the house showcasing the landscaping of ferns and tropical trees.

This is another close look at the infinity pool of the terrace looking out onto the treetops of the landscape beyond.

This is a close look at the interior of the guest house with its own rustic living room area and dining area paired with wooden benches.

This is the bedroom of the guest house with a simple bed surrounded by rustic wooden shiplap walls and topped with a tall wooden ceiling.

There is a study area with a wooden desk and wooden chair next to the outdoor shower area separated with a glass door.

This is an outdoor staircase with dark wooden steps complemented by the tall trees and shrubs on the side.

This is a close look at the dining area with a large rectangular dining table surrounded by cushioned beige chairs and built-in bench with beige cushions on the far side.

The dining area is only a few steps from the living room area with a beige sofa, wooden coffee table and hardwood flooring.

This is a close look at the dining area that has a long wooden rectangular dining table paired with beige cushioned chairs and a built-in cushioned bench.

This is a close look at the glass windows that open to the lush landscaping outside that has tropical shrubs, trees and bamboos.

This is another look at the living room that has a sofa, two wooden armchairs and a wooden coffee table that matches the tone of the hardwood flooring.

This is a closer look at the sofa of the living room topped with three woven wicker pendant lights hanging from the wooden ceiling.

This is a close look at the rustic mudroom of the house with shoe storage underneath the wooden bench.

This is a look at the main entrance of the house with a set of wooden double doors and hardwood flooring.

This is a great room that houses the living room, dining area, a hammock and a study area on the far corner by the shower area.

This bedroom has a large white four-poster bed with curtains.

The wooden headboard of the bed is complemented by the windows that look like artwork on the far side.

Rumah Hujan is primarily a private residence, conceived in its entirety – architecture, interiors, and landscaping – by Studio Jencquel. The villa is perched on the edge of the Tjampuhan ridge, overlooking a lush tropical valley above the river Wos. The property is surrounded by abundant nature, hence serious planning and landscaping considerations were required, in which all trees are kept and the land remains undisturbed.

On a property of 2,400 square meters, the house itself has a floor surface of approximately 300 square meters. The exterior features extensive outdoor terraces, and a 15 m x 4 m saltwater infinity swimming pool. The easterly orientation of the house fulfills certain functional needs, such as being open to the environment, while still allowing a cozy feeling of protection.

The predominant winds blow in from the valley and traverse the house, which reduces the ambient temperature. The Sun follows the wind in a similar motion, rising in the East, and also traverses the house in the early morning, thus waking its inhabitants with warming morning light.

Ruman Hujan is built in the style of a single-floor bungalow. It hosts a comfortable living room, a dining room, and a kitchen; as well as three bedrooms, one of which is a very large master bedroom.

All rooms have adjacent exterior bathrooms. The facilities are all under one roof and on one floor. This places the house at odds with traditional Balinese compounds, which are fragmented and divided into separate pavilions. The main materials are reclaimed wood, locally sourced lava stones, and small amounts of marble.

Quiet and entirely integrated into the adjoining nature, Rumah Hujan is simply a comfortable house to live in. After literally building Rumah Hujan with his own hands and a small team of carpenters, Maximilian readjusted his professional focus from interior design only, towards both interior design and also architectural design.