PADI Rest Area

Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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PADI Rest Area

Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Firm

MIV Architects

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Restaurant
Landscape + Planning › Public Park
Transport + Infrastructure › Parking

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

Undisclosed

Situated within the rice fields of Anabanua Village, South Sulawesi, the PADI Rest Area transforms a former industrial excavation pit into a multi-functional architectural and ecological site. This project redefines the traditional transit rest area by combining essential utility with community engagement and environmental restoration.

The site originally functioned as a landfill excavation for a nearby gas station, which naturally filled with water and became overgrown with wild lotuses. The architectural design repurposes this condition, converting former construction waste into a central water feature. It is around this aquatic focal point that the project’s four main building volumes — the public toilets, a management office, a restaurant, and a musholla — are organized. These buildings are arranged to follow the organic contours of the pond, facilitating natural cross-ventilation and creating a visual focus on the water.

A floating wooden path along the pond guides visitors through a transitional experience, shifting from the activity of the Trans-Sulawesi road to a quieter environment. The two-story management building functions as both a screen for staff dormitories and a visual buffer, delaying the view of the rice fields until visitors reach the restaurant. This reinforces a controlled spatial sequence and a layered approach to sightlines.

The architectural language draws on Buginese traditions, particularly the Rumah Panggung (stilt house). Elevated floor plates protect the buildings from moisture while wide roofs shelter semi-open spaces. Exposed steel, zinc roofing, stone, and local wood integrate industrial efficiency with local aesthetics.

Furthermore, the project prioritizes socio-economic health. Construction followed a self-management model, enabling local artisans to take responsibility for building execution. This method reduced costs, circulated investment locally, and facilitated technical knowledge transfer. By integrating restoration and community involvement, the PADI Rest Area operates as both a transit facility and a vibrant public hub.

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PADI Rest Area

Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

PADI Rest Area

Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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