Building in Bali - Lost Villa Construction Update

LOST VILLA BALI: WINDOWS, LIGHTING, AUDIO—AND A SPA WRAPPED IN BAMBOO

Six months behind schedule, ceilings ripped out, and a near‑fatal window fiasco—but the tide has finally turned. Here’s everything that moved the needle this month.

1. HANDMADE FURNITURE TAKES SHAPE

• Master wardrobe frames, mirror carvings and a rugged desk pillar are all built from scratch at a local factory.
• Every major piece hides LED strips for that soft evening glow.
• Approval rounds are still brutal, but the craftsmanship is worth the headaches.

2. SOUND YOU FEEL—NOT SEE

• Teaming with Alexandria Audio to embed speakers in ceilings, walls and courtyard eaves.
• Two in‑ceiling pairs for kitchen + living, stereo towers near the sofa and a hidden subwoofer under cabinetry.
• Home cinema will run a 5.2 setup: seven channels, dual subs—commercial theater vibes without ruining the design.

3. VANCOUVER MEETS BALI: BOCCI GLASS PENDANTS

• Quick detour to Bocci’s studio in Canada to watch molten glass become jelly‑like chandeliers.
• Each piece is blown, stretched and cooled by hand—perfect for Lost Villa’s “every corner tells a story” rule.
  
  

4. TREES THAT GROW THROUGH THE ROOF

• Central Bodhi tree already touches the ceiling; we’re cutting a roof slot so it can keep climbing.
• Green roof framework installed: honeycomb grid with planters every fourth cell, ready for ivy and bougainvillea.
• Added African tulip and native pule trees along the boundary for future privacy.

5. BAMBOO SAUNA & COLD‑PLUNGE SPA

• Curved bamboo roof now framed; two holes added so trees can pierce the canopy.
• $8 k cold‑plunge tub and $7 k Estonian sauna heater wired in.
• Decking surrounds the plunge; a massage terrace is next.

6. RAIN, FLOODS—AND MIRACLE WINDOWS

• Monsoon downpours pooled on hardwood floors while frames were MIA.
• Hours before placing a $25 k replacement order, the original thin‑profile sliders finally arrived.
• All five bedrooms and the living room now have floor‑to‑ceiling glass that glides with one finger.

7. DETAILS THAT ELEVATE EVERYTHING

• Austrian Blum soft‑close hinges and drawer runners throughout.
• Hidden butterfly hinges so doors look frameless when shut.
• Axor rain‑panel showers en‑route; ceiling fans and discreet AC diffusers already installed.
• Massive hand‑carved pivot door finished by Pak Made—front entry art.

KEY TAKEAWAYS THIS ROUND

• Never pay for replacement windows until the truck literally leaves the factory.
• Concealed audio = early cable planning; retrofit is misery.
• Trees add magic—but plan roof cut‑outs before bamboo goes up.
• Hardware from Austria or Germany may cost more, but it saves daily frustration.

WHAT’S NEXT

Phase‑two planting, onyx‑lit kitchen finishes, and the first full cinema test. Christmas is the new (real) move‑in target—Mom and Dad already re‑booked their flights.

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