Sarae Hills is a 15-acre natural environment located in Dago, Bandung, Indonesia. Preserved as an open space for people to experience ecotourism, the site includes a multi-purpose building and restaurant. With its simple geometrical form and architectural language, the building, designed by Hadivincent Architects, serves as a backdrop for both the activities of the guests and the ever-transforming natural environment that surrounds.
Public amenities and programs within the building include coffee, food, discussion, workshops, art classes and galleries. Organized on two levels, guests are welcomed into the most public spaces on the ground floor.
The reception and lobby area acts not only as a point of entry but also as a welcoming living space. Public spaces are oriented towards the valley with wide and welcoming apertures around the building that help to create a sense of seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.
The climate allows guests to spend plenty of time outdoors. As such, the roof is designed for outdoor use. One side of the roof serves as a restaurant and the other as a roof garden. The variety of rooftop spaces make it possible for visitors to easily transition between indoor and outdoor space as they desire and visual connection are maintained from one program to the other.
Key materials used in the build are polycarbonate for the cladding, polished concrete floors, aluminium windows and metal-Zincalume roofing.
