Design

Shambhala Villas celebrate the romance of living in the tropics. We wanted to follow the long tradition of open pavilions which are the essence of building in this part of the world revealing a deep sensitivity to the climate and landscape. Our dynamic young architect used his own interpretations of this traditional design and worked closely with local trades people to allow his penchant for hedonistic spaces through luxorious open-air rooms to flourish.

"The ambient warmth of the tropics causes distinctions between indoors and out to evaporate, along with the walls that divide them"

No where demonstrates this better than the stunning first floor open plan living spaces which take advantage of the cool sea breeze to provide cross ventilation. These shady, breezy spaces in the treetops capture the magic of staying in the tropics.

The most seductive rooms have no doors or windows, they’re sumptuously furnished indoor-outdoor spaces which allow you to interface with the heady tropical environment, a place to relax and escape with your subconscious thoughts.

As the late great Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa said “Life in the Tropics is about living out-of-doors”.