Earth Lines completes Hilltop house in Bali with reclaimed wood and oversized roof

Indonesian studio Earth Lines has completed Hilltop, a 280-square-metre residence in Uluwatu, Bali, replacing a derelict building on a site with ocean and forest views. The client's admiration for Aman Resorts in Japan informed a minimalist palette of reclaimed teak and native ulin wood, along with dark Pantera stone in bathrooms. An oversized gable roof, braced by ornamental timber supports called konsol inspired by regional vernacular, shelters the home from sun, wind, and rain. The three-level plan is organized around a skylit teak staircase leading to an open-air terrace. The ground floor features a living, dining, and kitchen area opening onto a large decked terrace. Upper levels contain a main bedroom and three additional bedrooms, with front rooms opening to balconies via sliding glass doors. Co-founder Abbie Labrum noted that the roof overhangs extend beyond conventional proportions to shield the building while allowing evening light beneath. All wood is reclaimed from structures elsewhere in Indonesia. Photography is by Tommaso Riva.