Maison Kitsune co-founder Gildas Loaëc's Bali getaway, Rumah Rubah, blends Japanese and Balinese design

Gildas Loaëc, co-founder of Maison Kitsune, has established a holiday home and rentable guesthouse in Bali called Rumah Rubah, meaning "fox house" in Indonesian. Located in Pererenan, near Canggu, the property spans over 43,055.6 sq ft and features a lush garden with a traditional drum tower. Loaëc, who has been visiting Bali for over 20 years, describes the villa as a blend of Japanese-inspired design with open-air elements, a beautiful patio, antiques, contemporary Balinese art, and locally crafted furniture. Architect Maximilian Jencquel designed the house, which was built on a former rice field that sloped nearly 10 meters down to a creek, part of the Subak irrigation system. Jencquel focused on rebuilding the ecosystem and positioned the house in the center of the site to create a sense of isolation. The design incorporates Balinese spatial thinking, emphasizing a journey through layers and landscapes before reaching the house, with circulation designed to be indirect, creating moments of compression and release. The house utilizes natural materials, teak structures, and modern amenities like solar panels and rainwater harvesting. When Loaëc is not in residence, Rumah Rubah is available for rent as a guesthouse.