Amaya at Jatipadang
October 31, 2008
About the location:
“Jatipadang or ‘Garden of Teak’; the name is a self-explanatory;blessed with lust greeneries and mature trees. An epitomize of secluded heaven, any building in this compound will enjoy a natural scenery as its landscape.”
Amaya’s architecture approach:
Architecturally, the 11 villas and 8 lodges were a dynamic interpretation of tropical abodes.
A crisp and elegant swooping pitch roof top each of the houses, creating a series of triangular composition within the green setting. Beneath, the extensive use of glass maximize the view of surrounding trees and allowing an abundant of natural light piercing to its spacious interior.
The compact size lodge is also designed with spatial coherence in mind. A series of staircase and wall incision connect each of rooms in this 6 m wide unit, resulting in a well lit spaces, even in the center of the unit. Prominently shaped circular staircase helps articulate the lodge’s austere facade
The elegant composition of buildings compliment the tranquility of it’s surrounding.
Ary Indra
Architect
Thomas Elliott on Menteng 36 Projects
October 10, 2008
Thomas Elliott as an architect of Menteng 36 express his passion about the project:
About the location :
“Menteng was meant to be, in the 30′s, a garden city. And at that time it was also supposed to become a model for the future.”
Menteng 36′s architecture :
“I want to bring something together in terms of a style that recognizes the past, its 1930s art deco feel, that we see all around us (here in Menteng), but also has the same notion of looking into the future.”
The design approach :
“I want to integrate the old and the new. Borrowing images & elements from the past and look to the future as well.
Thomas Elliott,
Architect
