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Indonesia

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about indonesia

Project • By Willis Kusuma ArchitectsUniversities

United-in-Diversity Campus

Located in Kura Kura Bali Turtle Island Development, Bali, Indonesia, the Kura Kura Bali Unity-in-Diversity (UID) Campus is a mixed-use facility encompassing an approximately 60 x 140 meter footprint that combines commercial, educational, office and event programmes. The building orients itself in the direction of the sacred Mount Agung, the highest point on Bali Island.  Mario Wibowo Photography Studio Mario Wibowo Photography Studio Mario Wibowo Photography Studio In establishing a general logic on how the plan is defined, the building operates on two intersecting axes, the horizontal-axis---giving the building its horizontal language---as well as a skewed-axis pointed at Mt. Agung cutting into it, which diagonally in... More

Project • By Atelier Alejandro BorregoPrivate Houses

Villa V

The V house was born from the client's poetic desires. It comes to life in the form of a balcony overlooking the ocean. It is perched atop a hill, allowing for a 360-degree view of the ocean, mountains, and incredible sunsets. The house is designed with greenery ever-present. tommaso tommaso tommaso The V house is a testament to the interplay between full and empty architectural spaces. This design choice allows for a light and fluid roof, supported by a metallic canopy that protects the heavy rain and sun of Lombok. tommaso tommaso tommaso The house is a work of art and a practical and efficient living space. This thoughtful design ensures that every aspect of the house serves a purpose, making it livable.Al... More

Project • By Erik Petrus ArchitectsMosques

Musholla

Musholla. It is an Islamic sacred building, called "musholla", which is used for the five daily obligatory prayers and the recitation of the Koran. Musholla can take two forms. Either in the form of a separate room inside the buildings. For example, in public institutions, airports, family houses and the like, or as a separate building. The difference between a mosque and a musholla is in size, with the mosque serving mainly for the large communal congregational prayers held on Fridays. Mosques usually have a minbar (pulpit), we don't find this in a musholla. The musholla plays a very important role within the locality, as in addition to being a place for prayer, it becomes the cultural center of the locality, where various community activi... More

Project • By Erik Petrus ArchitectsHousing

De Residence Pangandaran

The De Residence Pangandaran project is a showcase of architect Erik Petrus’s ability to design buildings that harmoniously respond to their surroundings – not only in a physical sense but also in a cultural one. By reinterpreting traditional Javanese forms and principles, transforming them into a modern context while preserving their spiritual and climatic significance, he has created an authentic, naturally resonant architecture that speaks both to local residents and to an international clientele. This approach is characteristic of all his works – connecting history with the future, tradition with innovation, and creating architecture that is not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful.The residential complex De Resid... More

Project • By Realrich Architecture Workshop RAW Architecture -Offices

Parabolic Plywood

Located in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, as it completed in 2016, Puncak Keemasan Group Office occupies 2.450 sqm of built area. The building is intended as an office for several companies, which is a noticeable challenge in programming schemes. As part of a given solution, the design proposes a permeable transition to create unifying ambiance with the structural parabolic shape made by plywood while maintaining separation inside each chamber. The material used as the main language is plywood that covered almost all interior offices. The result is a jungle-like hall that connects every room with a tree bookshelf and library as its main hub. Eric Dinardi Eric Dinardi The primary concern of the design is to restrain any unnecessary cost... More

Project • By Abu Zubair PartnersHousing

CLAY House

  Standing on a plot of land, present modern tropical concepts combining tropic through wood, plants and natural stone materials, strenghten modern look by simple form with brutalist finish. Subdivisual Subdivisual There are several openings and courtyards in the dining room, it provides maximum circulation so that the residence is not hot and not humid. Additional combinations of unique and simple furniture also beautify the space inside building. Subdivisual More

Project • By Phidias IndonesiaPrivate Houses

Summer Friend House

Architect Firm : Phidias Indonesia Architect : Harfansyah Azhar Area : 180 m2 Year : 2019 Location : Jakarta, Indonesia Photographer : Andreaswidi IG Profile : @mharfansyah Andreaswidi Andreaswidi Living in a tropical country like Indonesia allows us to have unlimited access to sunlight. It means, we could have “summer” all year round. That condition may or may not be good for a house, depending on how much sunlight penetration that still comfortable for the inhabitants. East and West facing are usually big concern in tropical context. Our “Summers Friend House” is one of the solutions for the issue, that showing architectural strategies for a compact house, in a narrow west facing site. Andreaswi... More

Project • By Phidias IndonesiaPrivate Houses

Well of Light House

Architect Firm : Phidias Indonesia Architect : Harfansyah Azhar Area : 500 m2 Year : 2019 Location : Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia Photographer : Andreaswidi IG Profile : @mharfansyah Andreaswidi Situated on the hustle & bustle Bekasi area, West Java, Indonesia, The Well of Light House is designed to be an oasis for the residents. The basic approach is to create a Tropical Contemporary style house. Andreaswidi The main principle of the house is to create passive cooling by optimizing light penetration and air flow into the whole house through building massing configuration, solid and void facade, and material. Andreaswidi The basic building massing configuration is to divide the house into 3 building masses to avo... More

NewsNews • 29 Dec 2021

K-Thengono transforms narrow Jakarta row house into light filled tech startup

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. Mario Wibowo 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. Mario Wibowo An oval shaped skylight floods the stairwell with natural light. A glazed floor continues this punctuation to the lower floor forming a light well. Mario Wibowo 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.... More

Project • By M WPrivate Houses

Hover House

Just a step away from the entrance, visitors will be taken on a journey to enjoy the architecture of the house. Located in Bandung, Indonesia, Hover House presents architectural themes that experiment with gravity. From the beginning, the architecture of this house wanted to show that concrete which usually seems heavy can be designed in such a way that it looks light.  Mario Wibowo At the entrance of the house, there is a cogon grass garden that compliments the architecture which people can enjoy. Hover House has 3 masses which are divided based on their respective functions. If we enter the house area, there is an intersection that divides the entrance, the main living quarter, the service area, the front garden, and the back g... More

Project • By M WPrivate Houses

Palm Street House

Located in Bandung Indonesia, Palm Street House is a residential house that balances luxury and nature. The highlight in this house is how many areas are dedicated to the entrance and the building is actually at the back. This is done so that when you enter the house, the person is taken on a journey that builds the mood.  Caption Caption Caption When entering the front yard area, the pool and dry garden will immediately greet guests before finally stepping into the house building at the back. These two elements from the beginning have shown the balance that is the theme of this house. The entrance is made natural, with the use of stone and wood.  Caption Caption Caption The building mass consists o... More

Project • By Metaphor Interior ArchitectureHotels

Mercure Hotel Bengkulu

Bengkulu is the capital of Indonesia province of Bengkulu. The city is the second largest on the west coast of Sumatra Island after Padang. During the European colonialism era, Bengkulu becomes the commercial centre for the region, focusing on spice trade.  This resulted in the growth of the area, for its economy and culture as well as its maritime transportation.     The Terminal The initial concept of the public area in Mercure Bengkulu is the port itself, where the area is divided to few zones but still in accordance with one another. The idea is inspired from Port Malborough, build by the British during the colonialism era. It is considered a centre point of the city and was always busy with people.   The recep... More

Project • By Metaphor Interior ArchitectureOffices

Sarana Penida Office - Jakarta

Being one of the hallmark industries of the industrial era, it is thereby fitting for a shipping company to have their office designed in the industrial style. For this design, metal plates are shaped, stamped, and embellished with custom handle details to look like shipping containers. This main ornament is combined with clean-cut finishes to provide a lively spin in the office space. And we as interior designer in Jakarta tried our best to produce high quality result and maintain our interior design standard to cater various design project.   docking station — Elements that convey the industrial style are used throughout this interior. Parts of the wall are finished using skim coating, with bricks being white-washed to provi... More

Project • By Metaphor Interior ArchitectureOffices

Gowork MCC

In the rising needs of collaborative spaces, there are many workspaces that have transformed into open space. The shift has become imminent that we finally got on to the opportunity to design Coworking Space. With the prevalent trends of non-conventional workplace, we accommodate and facilitate operational needs of a dynamic coworking space using our own design language.To create an interesting concept as it is situated in a central area of Jakarta where all conventional workspaces has already existed, we decided to use an approach of design in a different way. We implemented a boutique hotel look to be different and unique among the rest. We use colour that is more mature such as regal blue and dark green. More

Project • By Metaphor Interior ArchitectureOffices

Private Office

The interior design for an office can be made in such a way as to reflect the character of the user but still in accordance with its function. Resided in four stories building, this private office is located on the 3rd and 4th floor and the whole interior presents a modern and masculine character. Dominant use of darker and calmer colors combined with the soft light create a relaxing atmosphere and speaks of a welcoming feel for the user. Thus, it is a perfect space for holding a meeting with clients or colleagues. Furthermore, the use of high-quality elements and materials add a touch of elegance to the area. The wood elements on the wall provide not only a natural look but also add an artistic value, finished with seamless panels that gi... More