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omah manyar | area: 96m² | construction: 2019 – 2020 |

Located on a densely populated kampung nearby the city center, this small house designed to blend with nature. There are four small garden placed in between 4 pavilions, two in the ground floor and 2 roof garden. They were placed in a way so that every room can have view, natural ventilation and daylight. The 1st floor serves as living dining and kitchen area while the 2nd floor is for guest bedroom and master bedroom. To reduce direct heat of the sun, we only put glass windows and doors on south and north facade. On the west facade we use breeze blocks for the bathroom and service area’s wall, while on the east facade we use wooden shutter doors that can be fully opened when the sun is high.

Located on a densely populated kampung nearby the city center, this small house designed to blend with nature. There are four small garden placed in between 4 pavilions, two in the ground floor and 2 roof garden. They were placed in a way so that every room can have view, natural ventilation and daylight. The 1st floor serves as living dining and kitchen area while the 2nd floor is for guest bedroom and master bedroom. To reduce direct heat of the sun, we only put glass windows and doors on south and north facade. On the west facade we use breeze blocks for the bathroom and service area’s wall, while on the east facade we use wooden shutter doors that can be fully opened when the sun is high.

bale jombor | area: 373 sqm | construction: 2018 – 2019 |

Sit on a sloped 1500 sqm site, the existing house was an abandoned and dark traditional joglo house, facing a small river in the back. The idea of the renovation was to add functional area but keep it natural so that the additional space still blend with the existing house. We use local materials such as bricks, old teak wood, rattan weave ceiling also decorative glass and tiles for the joglo area. We reuse and repurpose most of the existing items such as doors, windows, wooden air vents, roof tiles also the light fixtures. To balance between the heavy and dark wooden structure, we use contrast white wall for the additional bedrooms and bathrooms.

Sit on a sloped 1500 sqm site, the existing house was an abandoned and dark traditional joglo house, facing a small river in the back. The idea of the renovation was to add functional area but keep it natural so that the additional space still blend with the existing house. We use local materials such as bricks, old teak wood, rattan weave ceiling also decorative glass and tiles for the joglo area. We reuse and repurpose most of the existing items such as doors, windows, wooden air vents, roof tiles also the light fixtures. To balance between the heavy and dark wooden structure, we use contrast white wall for the additional bedrooms and bathrooms.

omah srawung | area: 85 sqm | construction: 2019 – 2020 |

This house is our modern take on traditional Javanese limasan which resembles the owner’s personal character. Javanese architecture known for its duality concept particularly on inside-outside area, open-enclosed space or between light and dark. This house adopted these concepts on its two different masses, an open area consists of living dining kitchen area with a study room and a closed area consists of two bedrooms with private bathroom. Those two were connected by a small garden in the middle and a communal space on the rooftop. While it may feels open in the inside, this house is actually closed from the outside.

This house is our modern take on traditional Javanese limasan which resembles the owner’s personal character. Javanese architecture known for its duality concept particularly on inside-outside area, open-enclosed space or between light and dark. This house adopted these concepts on its two different masses, an open area consists of living dining kitchen area with a study room and a closed area consists of two bedrooms with private bathroom. Those two were connected by a small garden in the middle and a communal space on the rooftop. While it may feels open in the inside, this house is actually closed from the outside.

rumah bukit | area: 55 sqm | construction: 2020 – 2021 |

Situated on a limestone hill covered by tall trees, this house sits on approximately 500 sqm plot. The owner loves gardening and this tiny house was designed to be part of a big garden. The idea was simple, to have a basic open living dining and kitchen area and a library where the family can gather and enjoy the garden. It was also required to have master bedroom and children bedroom for their twins. We use old limasan structure as the main house and transform the roof space into identical attic bedrooms. Separated from the main house is the library, here we use white metal structure to make it lighter.

Situated on a limestone hill covered by tall trees, this house sits on approximately 500 sqm plot. The owner loves gardening and this tiny house was designed to be part of a big garden. The idea was simple, to have a basic open living dining and kitchen area and a library where the family can gather and enjoy the garden. It was also required to have master bedroom and children bedroom for their twins. We use old limasan structure as the main house and transform the roof space into identical attic bedrooms. Separated from the main house is the library, here we use white metal structure to make it lighter.

omah nomporejo | area: 132 sqm | construction: 2018 – 2019 |

The original house was a typical 45m2 single storey house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It was renovated to accommodate a bigger master bedroom, 2 children bedrooms, a studio/ study room and additional bathroom. The plot was 5m wide, so the additional second floor was angled to allow more light and create a sense of wider space. The only request the owner asked was a low maintenance house with low maintenance materials. The design was kept to a minimum including the materials. We use glass with metal framed doors and windows, semi-granite floor tiles, and fibercement board for railing, doors and built-in furniture.

The original house was a typical 45m2 single storey house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It was renovated to accommodate a bigger master bedroom, 2 children bedrooms, a studio/ study room and additional bathroom. The plot was 5m wide, so the additional second floor was angled to allow more light and create a sense of wider space. The only request the owner asked was a low maintenance house with low maintenance materials. The design was kept to a minimum including the materials. We use glass with metal framed doors and windows, semi-granite floor tiles, and fibercement board for railing, doors and built-in furniture.

omah kadisono | area: 105 sqm | construction: 2016 – 2017

Surrounded by big trees about 15km from the city center, this small house is tucked away from the main road. The idea was to have a compact living area with 1 bedroom, standard bathroom, laundry room and a multi-function loft-like space on the second floor. We reuse old doors and windows in this house and most of the floor tiles were saved from a local tile factory that has been closed-down years before.

Surrounded by big trees about 15km from the city center, this small house is tucked away from the main road. The idea was to have a compact living area with 1 bedroom, standard bathroom, laundry room and a multi-function loft-like space on the second floor. We reuse old doors and windows in this house and most of the floor tiles were saved from a local tile factory that has been closed-down years before.

omah nglaban | area: 125 sqm | construction: 2009 – 2010 |

Due to the small plot, this house was divided into public area on the first floor and private area on the second floor. The first floor is an open living, dining-kitchen and laundry area, opened to the backyard. In order to keep privacy, this area is covered by a sloping garden in the front. The 2nd floor consists of master bedroom, 2 kids bedrooms with one connecting bathroom and a study/ yoga room. To capture the view of the paddy fields in front of the house, we use big glass windows.

Due to the small plot, this house was divided into public area on the first floor and private area on the second floor. The first floor is an open living, dining-kitchen and laundry area, opened to the backyard. In order to keep privacy, this area is covered by a sloping garden in the front. The 2nd floor consists of master bedroom, 2 kids bedrooms with one connecting bathroom and a study/ yoga room. To capture the view of the paddy fields in front of the house, we use big glass windows.

omah kayen | area: 160 sqm | construction: 2008 – 2009 | photographs: eunike nugroho |

With a total of 144 sqm site area, the owner specifically requested 1 master bedroom, 1 guest bedroom, 1 children bedroom and 2 rented bedrooms. The design solution was to reduce the size of each room and placed them so that every room has an outside view to create a wider sense of space. An approximately 25m2 garden is created in the front, back and the center to optimized natural daylight and air ventilation. Due to budget constraint, the ceiling height was lowered to 2.4m and all the wooden doors and windows were frameless. The use of local bricks is a way to blend with the kampung surroundings.

With a total of 144 sqm site area, the owner specifically requested 1 master bedroom, 1 guest bedroom, 1 children bedroom and 2 rented bedrooms. The design solution was to reduce the size of each room and placed them so that every room has an outside view to create a wider sense of space. An approximately 25m2 garden is created in the front, back and the center to optimized natural daylight and air ventilation. Due to budget constraint, the ceiling height was lowered to 2.4m and all the wooden doors and windows were frameless. The use of local bricks is a way to blend with the kampung surroundings.

abdul majid eco house | area: 516 sqm | contractor: bait architects | construction: 2009 – 2010 |

This is a renovation project for a company that produces environmently-friendly appliances and an art gallery. Situated on a busy street facing south and west, this house facade is covered with wooden shading and vertical garden to reduce noice and direct heat from the sun. Existing doors and windows were replaced with bigger glass to optimize natural daylights with small openings that can be open when air conditioner is not used. Most of the existing materials were reused to minimize waste. The existing doors & windows were repurposed as floor parquet and furniture for the bedrooms. The old window bars were welded to hold plants on the balcony while the old roof panels were put together to create vertical garden in the swimming pool area. Some of the existing paving is cut open to allow rainwater flows to the ground.

This is a renovation project for a company that produces environmently-friendly appliances and an art gallery. Situated on a busy street facing south and west, this house facade is covered with wooden shading and vertical garden to reduce noice and direct heat from the sun. Existing doors and windows were replaced with bigger glass to optimize natural daylights with small openings that can be open when air conditioner is not used. Most of the existing materials were reused to minimize waste. The existing doors & windows were repurposed as floor parquet and furniture for the bedrooms. The old window bars were welded to hold plants on the balcony while the old roof panels were put together to create vertical garden in the swimming pool area. Some of the existing paving is cut open to allow rainwater flows to the ground.

gurame house | area: 290 sqm | contractor: imam santosa | construction: 2009 – 2010 |

Initially the owner wanted to have a prefabricated house because of personal experience, faster to built and have a least amount of waste. But since the cost of prefabricated materials were higher than the conventional way, it was then decided to have semi-fabricated materials such as precast concrete walls and floors. All doors and windows are using metal frames that can be easily uninstalled anytime the family need an open area.

Initially the owner wanted to have a prefabricated house because of personal experience, faster to built and have a least amount of waste. But since the cost of prefabricated materials were higher than the conventional way, it was then decided to have semi-fabricated materials such as precast concrete walls and floors. All doors and windows are using metal frames that can be easily uninstalled anytime the family need an open area.

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