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\u201cI had some idea of the proportions and spacing, and sent sketches and references beforehand. But when I saw it in person it didn\u2019t feel right. So I picked up the bricks and rearranged them myself until the proportions felt correct,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The builders also constructed a mock-up of the pavilion facade, including the roof fascia, rafters and perimeter bench. During visits to Bali, Livina reviewed these elements and refined the details directly with the workers.<\/p>\n
Her eye for composition and texture extends to the interiors. In the living room, substantial pieces are balanced by jute rugs, a coffee table made from recycled ulin, and petrified-wood stools and lamps.<\/p>\n
Drawing on Bali\u2019s craft traditions, the couple commissioned all the furniture locally. A pair of low daybeds with teak bases replaces a conventional sofa in the living room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are kept low so they don’t obstruct the view of the water garden and are perfect for lounging while listening to the soothing sound of trickling water,\u201d said Livina.<\/p>\n
The solid-teak dining table was charred using the Japanese technique known as shou sugi ban, then brushed to emphasise its texture and grain. Its dark surface provides a counterpoint to the warm timber surrounding it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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