Bali Residences was completed in late 2013 designed as two identical singular family homes on a large plot for a mother and son. It is located in Bali’s now urbane and bustling commercial district of Seminyak. The plot is close to ocean and rice fields but surrounded by rampart development; and no substantial outward views. It is thus designed as an inward-looking development creating an inner sanctum. The design reflects the surrounding sea & rice paddy hues through their interiors. The courtyard is formed using contemporary Asian (Bali) style series of pavilions. A large open courtyard connected by shaded canopies, drawing its cue for traditional Balinese architecture is formed around a plunge pool, a strong solid stone wall and a 200-year-old frangipani tree on each side. Tall single storey pavilions with varying volumes create lofty interior spaces. Full height operable windows create seamless indoor outdoor connectivity allowing cross ventilation and daylight to wash through. A long living and dining space opens out onto the deck and pool in the way the traditional veranda had in traditional colonial “ black& white” and “Batavia” style architecture had throughout South East Asia.