_Griya Corner_
Mind the gap, appearing massively with concrete facade impression interspersed with lines on the fence and the walls with gaps. Visually, the gaps become the analogy for pause, breathing, and release. The gaps function as the entrance for direct sunlight and air to circulate and also reduce surrounding noise. A client’s wish to create a space to accommodate their business that includes a shop, office and coworking space has led to the idea of building an architectural work in the middle of a densely populated area with limited road access, to represent a wise, calm, but uplifting character. It is a challenge to make this building an icon in the surrounding environment, as well as an analogy for a company that stands out among the crowd. The application of exposed concrete material for the building facade generates a raw and honest aesthetic element. This precast concrete functions as the heat and noise reducer with bare minimum maintenance.
From the front, the ironwood floor spread across the retail room area on the ground floor. The axis orientation of the room is adjusted to be aligned with the main door opening at the corner of the land, making it unique and attractive. The circulation flow is then directed to the middle area which consists of the pantry, living room, and inner courtyard. The living room area is layered with solid wooden lines and furnished with a spiral staircase that becomes the focal point of the room. The staircase is provided with a skylight and roof window, allowing abundant sunlight to enter from the morning until the evening. Hence, the concept of the enclosed room can still be comfortable with the presence of large entrances for sunlight and air.
MIXED USE ARCHITECTURE, HOUSES, OFFICES INTERIORS
BANDUNG, INDONESIA
Architects: JXA Studio
Area: 500 m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: KIE
Manufacturers: Arturo Flakes Multicolor, Jayaboard Gypsum, Niro Granite Indonesia, Toto
Lead Architect: Ruky Rukmono
Contractors: Estatura.id
Project Managers: Egi Restiadi
Structure Engineers: Utep Rahmat
Landscape: JXA Studio
City: Bandung
Country: Indonesia
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