Earth Lines uses reclaimed wood and oversized gable roof for Bali hilltop home
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Summary
Indonesian architecture studio Earth Lines has designed Hilltop, a 280-square-metre home in Uluwatu, Bali, that replaces a derelict building on a site with ocean and forest views. The house features reclaimed native woods and an oversized gable roof that provides shelter from sun and rain, drawing on vernacular materials and architectural forms.
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Located in Uluwatu, the 280-square-metre home replaces a derelict building on a site with dramatic views across the ocean and surrounding forests.
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