Designing spaces with meaning and identity
A secluded lounge for focused minds and endless
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.
The business loungev and speakeasy are designed to translate the unique character of Labuan Bajo into a distinctive hospitality experience. The café celebrates the destination’s vibrant coastal energy offering guests a relaxed yet stylish setting to enjoy food, drinks, and breathtaking sunset views in a warm, nature-inspired environment.
Meanwhile, the speakeasy delivers an exclusive, hidden experience rooted in the site’s dramatic hillside landscape, providing an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere that feels private, immersive, and deeply connected to its surroundings
“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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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 restaurant draws inspiration from the effortless elegance of island dining found in destinations like One&Only Maldives, where architecture and nature work in seamless harmony. Designed as more than just a place to eat, the space offers an immersive coastal experience.
Natural materials, open views, and gentle sea breezes shape an atmosphere that feels both refined and relaxed, inviting guests to linger, connect, and savor the moment. Every detail is curated to balance understated luxury with the raw beauty of the landscape, creating a dining experience that feels timeless, personal, and distinctly tied to its coastal setting.
A hidden room where the coast whispers and conversations linger
North : We can see the runway of Komodo International Airport
East : View from the main access to the land
West : View to the The Dream Bay and Ta’aktana Resort
South : View on the land border of the site
The 1,030 sqm site is defined by a majestic acacia tree, soft contours, and open views to the north.
The design language celebrates simplicity and material honesty. uxury tent-style architecture with modular forms, neutral color palette in beige, sand, and taupe tones. Elegant canvas roofs, light structural frames, and open airy interiors blending seamlessly with the landscape.
SIZE LAND = 1,100 sqm TOTAL BUILDING AREA 1550 sqm Where the cliff meets the tide
Three zones shape the masterplan :
1. The green hill / Where green area meets the lounge.
2. The Building / The soul of business and mobility
3. The Outdoor Area / Building setback.
The ground floor is organized linearly with a boat showroom, buggy garage, and technical room, creating clear zoning, efficient circulation, and seamless separation between public, semi-service, and service areas.
1 Boat Showroom 180 Display of semi-rigid / leisure boats
2 Boogey Cart Garage
180 Guest buggy parking & Internal mobility
3 Technical Room 180 Technical and maintenance room.
Total Building Ground Floor Area
Overall Total = 550 sqm
• Located at front, main entrance for maximum visibility
• Central clear span for 2 boats sideby-side
• Linear parking layout for 3–4 buggies
• Clear drive aisle on one side for easy turning
• Direct vertical connection to 1st floor stair
• Located at rear for privacy and noise control
• Direct connection to rear service route
Table of Program for Ground Floor Area
Moodboard Boat Showroom & Buggy parking
The first-floor layout is conceived as a fluid journey from welcome to relaxation. Guests arrive through a warm reception and locker area before moving naturally toward the central bar, which acts as the social heart of the space. Flanking the central stair, two café areas offer comfortable and intimate seating inspired by the mood board’s earthy tones, organic forms, and tactile materials. At the top, the kitchen remains discreet while supporting the café activity. The experience culminates in a spacious balcony that extends the interior atmosphere outdoors, embracing natural materials, greenery, and a calm, immersive ambience.
1 Reception & Locker
2 Bar Area
3 Café Area
4 Kitchen Area
5 Balcony Area
60 Entry point where guests check in, receive information, and store personal belongings before entering the space.
60 Central service and social zone for ordering drinks, meeting, and informal gathering.
270 Seating zones for dining, working, or socializing, supporting food and beverage service.
60 Preparation and service area for food and beverages, supporting both café and bar operations.
90 Outdoor space for relaxing, social seating, and extending the café/bar experience into an open-air environment.
There are 48 locker box for lugage and 1 reception table to wolcome the guest. Another side of the reception room is waiting lounge with sofa set.
Bar table under the void ceiling srounded by 20 bar stools.
The cafe area is contained with 12 seater groups in the left andright side of the bar area. It will afford approx. 60 people.
The kitchen is equiped by kitchen ware instatallation and dish washer basin. It can be accessible for approx. 5-6 people.
It is contained with 3 sofa seater group. Each seater group can afford 5 people.
Total First Floor Area
Interior (Office) = 450 sqm
Balcony (Semi Outdoor) = 90 sqm
Overall Total = 550 sqm
The second floor features an exclusive spa, refined dining areas overlooking a central void, and a balcony for intimate, view-oriented seating, creating a calm, premium hospitality experience.
1 Balcony Area
2 DIning Area
Outdoor dining / VIP seating ±16–20 seats; reservation-only; shaded with pergola or canopy
Main dining area (semi-private) + circulation ±30-40 seats; booth seating along the void edge; generous spacing for exclusivity
4 SPA Area - Total 90 Spa treatment & wellness (compact) 3 single treatment beds total; layout prioritizes quietness and efficiency
Single Treatment Room
Shower Room – Male
Total Building Second Floor Area
Interior (Dining, SPA) = 360 sqm
Balcony (Outdoor) = 90 sqm
Overall Total = ±450 sqm
massage & body treatment
single beds total; acoustic separation; dimmable lighting
floor;
The concrete finish to match the ground color
The old wood tone match the environment
Luxury tent-style architecture with modular forms, neutral color palette in green, wood, and white tones. Elegant canvas roofs, light structural frames, and open airy interiors blending seamlessly with the landscape.
The Restaurant & Speakeasy as a sweet escape for a daily agenda.
Orientation : Menjaga Bay where the sunset ends the day. Landscape integrated into circulation with floating facilies.
The front shot of the building : The building prefabrication with simple modern look
The view from second floor to the first floor : The void in the second floor makes the interior look grand
The bar with sunset sky outside : The bar is the central point of the interior to connect every element
The receptionist room : The reception and locker area where the guest can save their lugages in the
This is not just a waiting place - it is a destination in itself.
Unlike typical transit lounges that only function as a place to sit and wait, this project transforms the in-between moment of travel into a curated experience. Guests arrive by boat, are welcomed into an exclusive yacht showroom, and transition upward into a vibrant café, bar, and dining space overlooking the sea. On the top floor, they discover an intimate speakeasy and spa, offering privacy, relaxation, and a sense of escape. People should visit because it turns waiting time into meaningful time — where transit becomes leisure, connection, and enjoyment rather than boredom.
Bajo Business Lounge & Speakeasy A project by Maison X.L.S Studio Art Direction by Xavier & Laetitia Janny welcome@maisonxls.com Labuan Bajo, Flores – Indonesia
Two paths, one vision. Between land and light, matter and memory, we design with intention and emotion.
“Designing spaces with meaning and identity”
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