A secluded lounge for focused minds and endless horizons
The site is located in Labuan Bajo, Flores— near Komodo Airport (LBJ) and close to Komodo National Park, offering both accessibility and natural seclusion.
A project by Maison X.L.S Studio, rooted in authenticity and guided by a vision of balance and renewal.
INTRODUCTION
VISION & INSPIRATION
Discover Cliffside Retreat, where modern Japanese architecture defies gravity. Your private villa appears to float above the hills of Labuan Bajo, framing endless ocean views. Inside, minimalist luxury and serene Zen design create a sanctuary of profound peace. This is not just a stay—it’s a suspended moment of harmony between land, sea, and sky.
Your Cliffside Ocean Sanctuary.
“Where the land breathes, and time slows"
Overall, the site combines strategic accessibility (close to the airport) with dramatic topography and scenic beauty, making it ideal for a cabin, restaurant, or hillside villas emphasizing sunset views, natural materials, and harmony with the terrain.
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PLACE & CONTEXT
ThesiteislocatedinLabuanBajo,acoastal town on Flores Island, Indonesia, known as the gateway to Komodo National Park. It lies near Komodo Airport (LBJ), making it easily accessible for visitors while still offering a sense of natural seclusion.
The architecture benchmarks modern Japanese style resorts like Grün Uluwatu, blending refined minimalism, natural materials, and elevated forms, while interior ambience draws from Aman Tokyo’s serene luxury, warm textures, spatial calm, and understated elegance.
Refined. Serene.
Aman, Tokyo, Japan
Greun, Uluwatu, Indonesia
Greun, Uluwatu, Indonesia
NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT
North : The road to the Jetty
East : The end of the road, private beach
West : The view to the neighborhood
South : The highest point of the site
THE SITE LOCATION
Flores Sea
Savu Sea
BAJO
THE SITE & DESIGN CONCEPT
Facilities
Private Jetty
Private Beach
Private Street Access for 4 owners
Access
Komodo Airport
- From Bali: 50 min
- From Singapore: 2h 50min
- From HK: 5h 20min
Harbour
MASTERPLAN & PROGRAM
Restaurant
Villa Type XL - 4 bedrooms
Villa Type L - 2 bedrooms
Villa Type CABIN - 1 bedrooms
KITCHEN & BAR
VILLA TYPE XL
1 4 - BEDROOM 2 LIVING 3 POOL
1 2 - BEDROOM
2 LIVING 3 POOL
VILLA TYPE L 1 1 - BEDROOM 2 LIVING 3 POOL
VILLA TYPE Cabin
SIZE LAND = 4100 SQM
RESTAURANT
A compact destination restaurant combining an efficient kitchen and bar with an intimate dining area, offering a relaxed yet refined experience focused on comfort, social interaction, and quality food service.
1 Kitchen & Bar
2 Dining Area
Total Building of Restaurant
Overall Total = 250 sqm
VILLA TYPE XL
The XL villa featuring four spacious bedrooms, generous living areas, and an infinity pool, designed for families or groups seeking privacy, comfort, and a relaxed luxury resort living experience.
1
2
3
Total Building of Villa Type XL
Interior (Bedroom & Living Area) = 360 sqm
Exterior (Pool) = 90 sqm
Overall Total = 450 sqm
Table of Program for Villa Type XL
VILLA TYPE CABIN
This 250 m² small luxury cabin is designed as an intimate retreat that gently steps down the slope toward the Flores Sea, offering uninterrupted ocean views and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The spatial layout prioritizes privacy, comfort, and wellness, with a spacious 50 m² sea-facing bedroom, an integrated private spa room, and generous indoor–outdoor living areas that flow seamlessly onto a timber deck and infinity plunge pool. Natural materials, soft daylight, and calming interiors create a tranquil atmosphere, while the elevated position enhances the sense of serenity and exclusivity. Ideal for two guests, this cabin functions not just as accommodation but as a personal sanctuary where architecture, nature, and well-being come together in a deeply immersive coastal experience.
1 Bedroom 50 Sea-facing with full-height glazing and sunrise view • 1 Bedroom designed for a couple or single luxury stay
2 Living Area
Open-plan, oriented to the sea, sunset view • 1 open plan room to accomodate 2 people for private relaxation or small gatherings
Overall Total for 3 cabins = 750 sqm
Table of Program for Villa Type L
Type Cabin Building Area for each unit = 250 sqm
VILLA TYPE CABIN
The XL villa featuring four spacious bedrooms, generous living areas, and an infinity pool, designed for families or groups seeking privacy, comfort, and a relaxed luxury resort living experience.
1
2
3
Total Building of Villa Type XL
Interior (Bedroom & Living Area) = 360 sqm
Exterior (Pool) = 90 sqm
Overall Total = 450 sqm
Table of Program for Villa Type XL
Honest feature, Back to Nature
The black metal for accent
The wood veneer for wall panel
The dark bitumen for the roof
The light wood for wood flooring
PROGRAM OF SPACE
The Restaurant & Villa : A modern Japanese style restaurant and villa floating on the hills of Labuan Bajo, blending serene luxury, minimalist architecture, and breathtaking coastal views.
SIZE LAND = 4100 sqm
BATU CERMIN PROJECT
The aerial shot of the building : The the arrangement folowing the elevation of the site
ILLUSTRATION
Villa with 4 bedrooms : Japanese modern facade with touch of the wood and stone.
EXTERIOR ILLUSTRATION
The close up look of villa 4 bedrooms : The balcony of the building facing the vegetation of the hill.
CLOSE-UP ILLUSTRATION
The close up look of the restaurant : The restaurant facing the sea and west sunset.
CLOSE-UP ILLUSTRATION
The close up look of the restaurant : The restaurant facing the sea and west sunset.
INTERIOR ILLUSTRATION
“Nature, Technology & Vision”
Two paths, one vision. Between land and light, matter and memory, we design with intention and emotion.