R-House, Depok Indonesia by Budi Pradono
architects
How the house does have a new relation with the
nature? Not a rigid segregation. Should we plant trees outside the house?
How if we plant trees inside the house? And
become inseparable part from spaces inside the house.
How if the house’ roofs have a new role as a CO2
producer? Or green garden that reduce heat?
Cohabitation is the main theme of this design of
the house in which in the front side directly connecting to the neighbor and
surrounding environment, this building is only in the form of verandah/porch
such as local traditional house, in which people can make social interaction
more easily.
Its façade design also constitutes interpretation of local ornament, by
displaying colors only on glasses.
In the rear side of building where the family
gets together, its façade is made more fluid, unfolding.
Its interior has special relations to the nature,
outdoor and indoor has new relations. Bathroom is designed wider and more
comfortable to remain using gadget as communication device.
Since the homeowner has an adventurous hobby then
the entire building has a water element both outside and inside the building,
as the reflecting pond to the swimming pool.
Shadow becomes a tool to indicate movement from
one room to another room. It is shown perforated metal and with local pours
stone. So the natural lighting from the sun can go into the house at all times
with the intensity and different direction.
Three large trees planted in the house to
demonstrate a new spirit of closeness with nature.