K-Thengono transformed a Roku, a typical mixed-use Jakarta row house, into a tech startup office. The intent was to create a healthy and playful workplace.
The narrow 4 by 15 meters plot poses challenges for sufficient natural light and ventilation. To overcome this challenge K-Thengono punctured a whole from the roof all the way down through the three floors.
An oval shaped skylight floods the stairwell with natural light. A glazed floor continues this punctuation to the lower floor forming a light well.
The stairwell acts as a stack ventilation to improve air circulation. The chimney effect lets out warm air at the top and draws in cooler air without the need for mechanical aid.
Each floor has its own program. The second floor is the office space that includes a multi-purpose table for lunch, flexible workplaces and meetings.
The third floor is a private studio apartment for the executive with a sleek interior and vaulted ceiling.
A rooftop terrace encourages informal interactions with a panoramic city backdrop.
