An Estate

Deep in the thickly forested highlands of Pahang state Malaysia, just under 100km from Kuala Lumpur, lies Casabrina. Nestled delicately in the landscape and fringed by virgin rainforest, it is a place for only a select few.

Casabrina brings together 11 exclusive residences of three and four bedrooms, each unique, each carefully designed to harmonise with its natural surroundings.


These are the creations of Balinese architect AA Yoka Sara, a man whose love of nature was a key factor in the design of Casabrina’s villas. Casabrina began six years ago with Yoka Sara spending days simply walking among the hills, usually at dawn and dusk, so that his designs would fit with the environment. The different location, views, gradients, wind direction, height and orientation of each site means that each villa is a unique and beautiful creation, a work of art that comes both from nature and the architect’s inspired ideas.

More than static structures, Yoka Sara’s creations take visitors through a sequence of distinct and complementary stages that reveal each villa’s special characteristics. These steps are designed to excite different emotions: an initial Reception area is followed by a brief journey which culminates in a Discovery point – the first tangible impression of the villa. Excitement follows, in the revelation of the main living area and the vista it enjoys, then Relaxation is embodied in facilities like the horizon pool, deck and lounges all framed by breathtaking scenery. Finally there is Rest in the sleeping compounds, all built to bring you closer to nature.