This house combines contemporary architectural aesthetics combining geometric and patterned framework with harmonious mixtures of materials and textures. The combination allows this house to take advantage of the location with a tropical climate.
Year & Duration 2023 (24 months)
Client Rachel L
Role Associate Architect
Tools Used Sketchup, Blender, Autocad
Type Residential
The challenges for this RL House project include tight deadlines from the client while still meeting design with functionality and unique spatial approaches. While the Problem Statement concentrates on how to effectively meet the client’s requirements of functionality and unique spatial approaches.
“We struggle to find an Architect for a tropical home who could fulfill her needs of functional requirements and aesthetics.”
“After analyzing the previous proposals from previous Architects, the plans were very enclosed and the tones were dark, we tried to propose a concept of open space plans while creating communal moments during every encounter.”
After seeing the concept and schematic design development, the client saw reports that zoning, shading, and circulation were very effective. The client was pleased with the house's aesthetics with a mixture of her needs and wants.
In a busy residential area in Surabaya, Indonesia, Contem Studio has employed tropical modern homes to compose a house responding to the
needs of the local context and climate. Unique spatial approaches are applied to its floorplan, especially on the ground floor, which has an open
dining, living, and pantry nestled by the swimming pool with a view of the golf course. The design style of this tropical modern home responds to
the local climate conditions and environmental problems in the tropical region.
The setbacks of this house take full advantage of the north and south open corridors to cross-ventilate this house. Those elements also helped the
illumination of the internal spaces. Cross ventilation and sun-shading play a major part in boosting functionality in the design element.
The design of the house explores new articulation of living and applying local materials. Functionality of the house dictates the form and patterns
of the design. The design of the exterior and interior of the house complement the perfect balance between architecture and nature. Combining
natural materials and light colour schemes, creating a warm atmosphere that enhances the interwoven spaces.