Tan Residence: House in Jakarta with Attractive Building L

The Tan Residence is a 2010 project designed by Chrystalline Architect in Jakarta, Indonesia. The idea behind this house was to create a home with good airflow and natural lighting through site integration. The building's dimensions extend towards the back to create a large garden with a private view towards the eastern part of the building. All openings in the house face the garden to avoid the heat from the west sun in the afternoon.

Creating an airflow into the inner courtyard is achieved by creating a level difference between the guest room and the master bedroom. With this gap between the two rooms, a constant airflow can circulate into the garden area within the building.

Furthermore, this concept is supported by the sloping landscape of the house, which allows air to enter the building. The front landscape is also used to conceal the guest bedroom. From the front, the building appears to be a single-story house with support structures underneath.

The building, consisting of two main floors and one basement floor, has a layout that extends towards the back. The entrance to the house is provided by a long staircase flanked by concrete structures, which are utilized for landscaping with greenery. The relatively small living room at the front of the house overlooks the pool located in the center of the house.

Walking along the next path, visitors will come across a door to the right, leading to the guest bedroom. On the left, visitors enter the main area of the house, the family room, which is directly connected to the dining area.

This spacious main room is also equipped with a void, resulting in a high ceiling that imparts a grand feeling. The partition separating the living room from the family room is unique, utilizing a hanging television shelf that leaves a gap between it and the floor. Maximizing the openness of this main area is achieved with a continuous 12-meter wall with no columns, using glass-framed walls. This approach is used to provide a spacious and natural atmosphere.

On the side of the central space, there is a courtyard with a pool that extends along the length of the house, equipped with a timber deck right below the children's bedroom. This courtyard serves as a source of air circulation and natural light for the house.

The timber deck by the pool area is also connected to the house's mini bar. Sliding glass doors are a fitting choice for this house, maximizing the interior space while still offering beautiful views outside. To access the kitchen, residents must pass through the deck corridor on the side of the house.

To reach the second floor, visitors need to climb the stairs located near the family room. The glass wall, also functioning as a railing, exposes the staircase. This wide and lengthy staircase, made of wood, makes it highly eye-catching.

On the second floor, there is the master bedroom and two children's bedrooms. A study room is also located in front of the children's bedrooms. The master bedroom is equipped with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom. This room also receives natural light from the two glass walls facing the front and middle of the house.

The master bedroom is connected via a bridge located adjacent to the void, leading to the study room and children's bedrooms. Two adjoining children's bedrooms have bathrooms that connect to both rooms. The bedroom above the pool has balconies on both sides.

Through the void in the center of the room, the owners can monitor activities in the family room, dining area, and study room. Air circulation from the side yard can also be directed to the upper floor through this void. Additionally, on the connecting bridge on the second floor, there is a skylight, allowing light to enter the room from various directions.

This north-facing house is designed with a solid wall on its west side, which also serves as a heat barrier for the openings in the master bedroom and guest room. With low openings, the intensity of incoming light is moderated. The building's facade is clad in specially carved marble stone to accentuate the overall structure.

Despite its slim appearance from the front, this house is quite large, with a layout that extends inwards. Creating open spaces within the house will facilitate air circulation and natural light, contributing to a more environmentally friendly, cool, and bright home.

source: tan residence