Villa Omah Prana is a circular residence set in the highlands of Payangan. Its concept stems from a single, decisive idea: a ring-shaped plan that places every room along the perimeter, orienting the house towards nature.
Project Name: Villa Omah Prana Payangan
Studio Name: Alexis Dornier
Location: Payangan, Bali
Status: Completed 2022
Size Total: 475 M²
Photography: Emanuele Bressan
Photo Credit: Kie
The living room opens both to the courtyard and to the wider landscape, creating a seamless flow, while the private areas — the bedrooms and enclosed spaces — remain climatized and protected.
The project is organized around one exact center point. Concentric circles define the architecture, the pool, the circulation, and a number of built-in elements. This shared focal point brings a quiet sense of order, as if the geometry were a ripple expanding from one moment of impact — clear, legible, and consistent.
Its materiality draws inspiration from Bali’s weaving traditions. Herringbone brickwork, interlaced wall textures, and refined geometric patterns reinterpret local craft in a contemporary language. These tactile details invite close appreciation while keeping the overall architecture calm and grounding.
A cinematic spirit threads through the design. Some of its curvature and atmosphere reference early Ken Adam sketches for Moonraker — particularly the clarity of a bold geometric move and the choreography of space without theatrical excess. This aligns closely with my approach: simple ideas made memorable through crafted surfaces and detail.
Villa Omah Prana is shaped by a single conceptual gesture, enriched through materiality and craftsmanship, and quietly open to the surrounding landscape.
