Java Plant

Javaplant Ofﬁce & Showroom Surakarta, Indonesia 3184.IDA 2007 Award Cycle Client: Deltomed Built Area: 436 m² Cost: US$ 196’815 This ofﬁce and showroom for Javaplant, a traditional medicine manufacturer, show how ‘vernacular principles and modern architecture could interact’. The complex attempts to blend in with its rural surroundings through its colour scheme, form (particularly its gable roof) and choice of materials (red terracotta brick, timber, traditional clay tiles and glass). In view of the remoteness of the site, only locally available materials were used. An experimental arrangement of bricks in the walls creates ample openings for natural light and cross-ventilation, which is crucial for tropical architecture. Architect: Andra Matin Architects

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Javaplant Office & Showroom

Surakarta, Indonesia

3184.IDA2007 Award Cycle

Client: Deltomed

Built Area: 436 m²

Cost: US$ 196’815

This office and showroom for Javaplant, a traditional medicine manufacturer, show how ‘vernacular principles and modern architecture could interact’. The complex attempts to blend in with its rural surroundings through its colour scheme, form (particularly its gable roof) and choice of materials (red terracotta brick, timber, traditional clay tiles and glass). In view of the remoteness of the site, only locally available materials were used. An experimental arrangement of bricks in the walls creates ample openings for natural light and cross-ventilation, which is crucial for tropical architecture.

Architect: Andra Matin Architects

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CommissionDesignConstructionOccupancySiteGround FloorTotal FloorCostsProgramme

Javaplant Office & Showroom

Desa Kedangan Salam, Karang Pandan Karang Anyar, SurakartaSurakarta, Indonesia

Andra Matin ArchitectsJakarta, Indonesia

DeltomedJakarta, Indonesia

20042005 - 20052004 - 2005200512’746 m2

n.a.436 m2

US$ 196’815This office and showroom for Javaplant, a traditional medicine manufacturer, show how ‘vernacular principles and modern architecture could interact’. The complex attempts to blend in with its rural surroundings through its colour scheme, form (particularly its gable roof) and choice of materials (red terracotta brick, timber, traditional clay tiles and glass). In view of the remoteness of the site, only locally available materials were used. An experimental arrangement of bricks in the walls creates ample openings for natural light and cross-ventilation, which is crucial for tropical architecture.

Building Type2007 Award Cycle 3184.IDA