undulating bamboo cover tops oval teahouse by pablo luna inside lush jungle in bali

pablo luna studio builds secluded bamboo tea house in bali

design and research studio pablo luna has designed a secluded teahouse made of bamboo within a lush forest in bali, indonesia. surrounded by rice paddies on either side, and verdant jungle towards the anterior, the tea house stands twelve meters above the ground thanks to a series of slender pillars. meanwhile, an undulating canopy houses the interior constructed from bamboo splits that smoothly transition into a glass railing. 

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wall-less space blurs the limit between indoors and outdoors

the cantilevered 125 sqm structure by studio pablo luna looks over the natural surroundings, offering mesmerizing visuals to all visitors. bowing in respect to the beauty and sacredness of bamboo as a material, the interior design adopts an oval shape and provides 360° views of the forest setting. the entire construction wall-less, blurring the limit between interior and exterior, inviting them to perform as one entity. 

the architects have built the teahouse exclusively from bamboo beams and columns, while rows of bamboo shingles clad the draping roof. with its distinctive volumetry and open character, the project presents itself as a secluded yet welcoming gateway amid the trees.