By Studio Del Castillo
On island time
30 minutes off the east coast of Bali, the tropical island of Nusa Lembongan is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway or simply a well-deserved holiday.
Spanning a three-year period, we documented a terraced villa resort nestled on the side of a steep hill, facing the magnificent volcano, Mt Agung. Privacy, tranquillity, maximum viewing potential and above all else, to be at one with the local simplicity of this seaweed farming village without injecting obvious western influences. We worked tirelessly from exterior to interior every step of the way. We covered everything from the entrance, restaurants, bars, pools, gym, steam room, day spa to the conference centre.
Collaboration: Alan Sinclair & Associates
Photography: Adrian Bertoni
Penny Del Castillo is the creative mind behind Studio Del Castillo, a multi-disciplinary, award-winning interior design studio with offices in Melbourne and Noosa.
Penny draws inspiration from eclectic cultures throughout the world, while meticulously maintaining the balance between style and function. This allows Penny and her team to create environments tailored to the multifaceted needs of each client.
For the past twenty years, Penny del Castillo—backed by her team of daring creatives and innovative thinkers—has systematically created unconventional solutions to achieve one-of-a-kind results. Together, they have established a whole host of uniquely unforgettable luxury residences, hotels, restaurants, wellness retreats, and spas.
“We are passionate about creating functional spaces that reflect and enhance the lives of those fortunate enough to live, work, and grow within them,” says del Castillo.
“Every opportunity and every challenge allow us, as designers, to fulfil the brief for clients—to make that dream come true. A lot of the time, it’s [just] problem-solving.”
“I hear [the phrase] ‘it can’t be done,’ a lot. But I’ve spent over two decades standing up for clients to make sure they get exactly what they want.”
Despite setbacks, contrary opinions, and seemingly insurmountable odds, del Castillo and her team have consistently produced world-class results.
“When we ask the unexpected questions,” she explains, “infinite possibilities reveal themselves.”