Javaplant Office & Showroom
Surakarta, Indonesia
Architect: Client: Built Area: Cost:
Andra Matin Architects Deltomed 436 m US$ 196815
This office and showroom for Javaplant, a traditional medicine manufacturer, show how vernacular principles and modern architecture could interact. The complex attempts to blend in with its rural surroundings through its colour scheme, form (particularly its gable roof) and choice of materials (red terracotta brick, timber, traditional clay tiles and glass). In view of the remoteness of the site, only locally available materials were used. An experimental arrangement of bricks in the walls creates ample openings for natural light and cross-ventilation, which is crucial for tropical architecture.
3184.IDA 2007 Award Cycle
Javaplant Office & Showroom
Desa Kedangan Salam, Karang Pandan Karang Anyar, Surakarta Surakarta, Indonesia Architects Andra Matin Architects Jakarta, Indonesia Deltomed Jakarta, Indonesia 2004 2005 - 2005 2004 - 2005 2005 12746 m2 n.a. 436 m2 US$ 196815 This office and showroom for Javaplant, a traditional medicine manufacturer, show how vernacular principles and modern architecture could interact. The complex attempts to blend in with its rural surroundings through its colour scheme, form (particularly its gable roof) and choice of materials (red terracotta brick, timber, traditional clay tiles and glass). In view of the remoteness of the site, only locally available materials were used. An experimental arrangement of bricks in the walls creates ample openings for natural light and crossventilation, which is crucial for tropical architecture.
Clients
Commission Design Construction Occupancy Site Ground Floor Total Floor Costs Programme
Building Type 2007 Award Cycle
11 3184.IDA
3184.IDA
3184_DR
S327034
S327035
S327036
S327037
S327038
S327039
S327040
S327041