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Architect Studio Bali

We are Alexis Dornier, an internationally recognised architecture studio based in Bali. Our work is shaped by practicing architecture in the tropics, where climate, landscape, building culture, and architectural history inform thoughtful, high-end projects of lasting value.

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About The Studio

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We approach architecture as a process of interpretation, shaped by place, culture, and making rather than a fixed stylistic identity. Being based in Bali allows our work to engage directly with landscape, climate, and local building traditions at a deep level, grounding each project in its specific context rather than a predetermined style.

Practising architecture in the tropics requires discipline and understanding. Structure, material, and detail are developed in response to heat, humidity, light, and time, resulting in architecture that is both precise and atmospheric. We work with clients seeking thoughtful, high-end projects where craft, context, and architectural intent are central.

Working from Bali allows the studio to engage directly with sites, craftspeople, and construction processes as they unfold. This closeness ensures architectural intent is carried through with precision, particularly on projects where materiality, atmosphere, and execution are critical.

Areas of Work

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Hospitality and Resorts

Thoughtful residential architecture shaped by climate, landscape, and cultural context. Projects such as Bond House in Ubud and Villa Omah Prana in Payangan demonstrate a refined use of space, materiality, and geometry that responds to both tropical conditions and the client’s ambitions.

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Private Residences

Signature villa projects such as House Aperture on the Uluwatu cliffs and cliffside residences for Uluwatu Surf Villas embody a balance of craftsmanship, panoramic connection to sea and sky, and carefully resolved detailing. 

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Detail and Interior

Projects in Bali are developed through a deep engagement with craft, material, and interior atmosphere. From custom joinery and furniture to spatial sequencing and light control, each element is conceived as part of a coherent architectural language.

 

Process

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Designing architecture in Bali demands environmental intelligence and structural discipline. Tropical climate, intense sun and seasonal rainfall require architecture that is both expressive and technically rigorous. Each project is developed with climate logic embedded from the outset.

Beyond environmental performance, architecture in Bali must engage landscape, cultural scale and spatial rhythm. Contemporary expression is balanced with contextual sensitivity to create buildings that feel deliberate and enduring.

Our architectural approach in Bali prioritises:

  • Climate-responsive orientation and shading
  • Passive ventilation and thermal performance
  • Durable materials suited to humidity and salt exposure
  • Clear structural logic and proportional discipline
  • Independent architectural oversight during construction

Frequently Asked Questions

We work on high-end residential, hospitality, and cultural projects where architectural intent, craft, and long-term value are central. Our projects are typically bespoke and non-generic, developed for clients seeking thoughtful architecture rather than standard solutions.

Yes. The studio is based in Ubud, Bali. Being physically present allows us to work closely with sites, local consultants, builders, and craftspeople, and to engage deeply with the cultural and environmental conditions that shape each project.

Yes. We regularly work within Bali’s regulatory frameworks, including zoning classifications, building height restrictions, setback requirements, and cultural considerations. These constraints are treated as design conditions that inform clarity, proportion, and architectural logic.

Practising architecture in the tropics requires careful consideration of climate, material performance, and long-term durability. Our work responds to heat, humidity, rainfall, and light through disciplined spatial planning, construction detailing, and material selection.

No. We are selective about the projects we accept. Our approach is best suited to clients who value architectural thinking, craft, and long-term relevance, and who are committed to engaging with the process in depth.

We remain closely involved from concept through construction. Limiting the number of projects we work on allows for sustained attention, consistent authorship, and careful resolution of design intent on site.

Yes. While based in Bali, we undertake selected projects internationally where scale and ambition align with our architectural approach.

We carefully study surrounding scale, spatial sequencing and landscape relationships to ensure contemporary architecture remains grounded rather than imposed.

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