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Architects:
Dhanie & Sal - Area:
291m² -
Year:
2024 -
Photographs:
Ernest Theofilus -
Lead Architects: Dhanie Syawalia, Salman Rimaldhi
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Text description provided by the architects. Terracotta-clad volumes highlight the original character of a renovated row house located in East Jakarta, within a faculty housing neighborhood, while blending seamlessly with the adjoining roof.
The design enhances the home's existing structure by introducing functional spaces at the rear, creating a more flexible and connected living environment. As these new areas extend outward, the courtyard transforms into an elevated sequence of spaces that links directly to the roof garden above.
This green outdoor area sits beside the main bedroom, offering a quiet retreat that brings natural light and ventilation deeper into the house. The relationship between the courtyard and the roof garden strengthens the home's vertical flow, allowing each level to engage more meaningfully with the outdoors.
Through this approach, the renovation not only preserves the house's inherent qualities but also transforms it into a more dynamic and adaptable residence that harmonizes privacy, openness, and a strong...