Architect: Stilt Studio – Alexis Dornier, Florian Holm
Photo: KIE, Agung-Janua-Deo
Year: 2020
Location: Buduk, Bali, Indonesia

About Stilt Studios

Stilt Studios designs, founded in 2019 by Alexis Dornier (chief designer) and Florian Holm (CEO), builds and operates upscale prefab structures that blend in seamlessly with nature. By blurring the boundaries of modern art, architecture, and product design, Stilt Studios creates unique experiences for residents and developers while treating lightly on the earth. In the product development process, the team seeks to combine the highest standard of architectural design with the building innovation and a minimized footprint prefab can offer.

Along with the launch of 5 buildings standing with the Canggu garden, Bali, Indonesia, the first prototype of tiny tetra house is being built in august as its sales will commence in October this year with deliveries in Asia but are open for worldwide sales.

This is a close look at the sliding glass doors of the bedroom with a dark hardwood flooring.

This is a close look at the bedroom with a large white bed that stands out against the dark wooden structures surrounding it.

This is the balcony of the house with a built-in cushioned wooden bench on the side paired with a small wooden coffee table.

This balcony is fitted with a small wooden dining set that pairs well with the wooden floor and railings.

This balcony has a small kitchenette on the side with wooden cabinets and shelves over a sink.

This is a close look at the shower area with windows and fixtures that stand out against the dark wooden walls.

This is the second level landing looking down on the spiral staircase with steps of the same tone as the hardwood flooring.

This spacious balcony has a couple of comfortable arm chairs looking at the surrounding foliage of the landscape that is filled with tall trees.

This bedroom has a large wooden bed underneath a tall wooden arched ceiling with exposed beams and glass walls.

This is a view of the house from the vantage of the swimming pool with a view of the balcony above.

The large swimming pool has wooden shiplap walkways on the side fitted with lounge chairs as well as tall umbrellas.

This is a close look at the dining area of the house with a long wooden rectangular dining table by the glass walls.

This is another look at the dining area with a large dining table that matches with the dark hardwood flooring topped with a beamed arched ceiling.

This angle of the large bedroom showcases the sitting area by the side of the bed with a large gray sectional sofa facing the glass wall.

A few steps from the sitting area is the large white bed facing the glass wall that brings in natural lighting.

This is a close look at a kitchenette with dark wooden cabinetry that pairs well with the dark hardwood flooring and arched ceiling.

This view of the interiors showcases the proximity of the dining area, bedroom and kitchenette within the house divided by glass walls.

A few steps from the dining area and sectional sofa is the stair access of the house that is enclosed within a box of glass walls.

This view showcases more of the tall wooden arched ceiling with metal beams and glass walls to give contrast.

Here you can see the proximity of the gray sectional sofa to the bed of the bedroom and the entrance to the balcony on the far side.

Here you can see the tall balcony as well as the surrounding tall trees of the landscape that bring complement to the dark wooden walls and glass walls of the house.

This is another look at the large sectional sofa and the view of the surrounding landscape just beyond the glass walls.

This is a close look at the wooden dining table adorned with a flower vase and a rustic simple setup.

This is a view of the dining area with the light on showcasing the warm glow of the interior light over the dining area.

This is a corner of the interior with railings, glass walls and curtains complemented by the rustic display.

This is another look at the balcony with a couple of comfortable arm chairs paired with a small round wooden coffee table in the middle.

This is an illustration of the house's elevation.

This is the illustration of the house floor plan.

This is an illustration of the house roof plan.

This is an illustration of the house's elevation with emphasis on the support, floor and ceiling.

Fascinated by the idea of creating living spaces up in the air, elevated from the ground with a minimal footprint, “Stilt Studios” was born in 2019. Founded by Bali based architect Alexis Dornier and business partner Florian Holm, Stilt Studios designs innovative prefab structures, with the highest standard of architectural design. Stilt Studios vision is to create better living experiences in harmony with nature and Treehouse is the next step towards it.
After a successful launch of their first two units Treehouse A and Treehouse B at Canggu Garden by Stilt Studios the aim was to create another unit, which could become a long-term living base. Inspired by Treehouse A, Stilt Studios developed a larger-scale version of the original Single Level unit, known now as Treehouse C.

“On 71 sqm elevated 4 m above the ground, users will find a compact studio to live and work in – a proper home space that offers all you need. Fall asleep in the cozy queen size bed, make use of the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy meals with family and friends at the dining table with a view, get ready in the spacious bathroom for the day or relax in the cozy sofa corner. Moreover Treehouse C offers a spacious balcony, giving the highlights of a comfortable outdoor space area to hangout and enjoying the view of your surroundings,” explains Alexis Dornier, Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Stilt Studios.

Not only that, Treehouse C provides even more. The floorplan layout and usage of the multifunctional space of 64 -71 sqm has almost no limits. It can be configured into a 1 or 2 bedroom unit, with balcony or fully openable facade, set up as a co-working space, spa or even gastronomy. All kinds of layouts are possible and the base structure can easily be adjusted according to the users needs. Another version of Treehouse C using mainly recycled teak wood as the structural members is currently under construction in Ubud.
To reduce the consumption of energy for cooling, a large overhang of the roof offers passive shading and the openable facade allows cross ventilation and a fresh breeze all day long. Being elevated off the ground also helps against humidity and termites. Even mosquitoes are found more rarely in these heights.

“The small impact on the environment through the buildings is one of the key vision points for Stilt Studios. Therefore the 71 sqm unit is resting on only 4 point foundations which reduces the energy footprint about 95% in comparison to a same size structure on the ground. This allows multiple usages of the area below it like for gardening, hangout space, installation of hammocks, yoga area, gym, parking space for your bicycle, storage for surfboards, space for nature,” says Florian Holm, Co-Founder and CEO of Stilt Studios.
The first prototype of Treehouse C is available for visit at Canggu Garden by Stilt Studios in Buduk Region, Bali. Being part of a small resort of in total 6 units, Treehouse C is located in a prime location with view over the shared pool and the rice fields. Come and stay in an elevated treehouse or join the Stilt Family and get your own Studio for a long lasting unique living experience.