Using raw materials abundant in the village of Mekarwangi in rural Indonesia, the RAW Architecture office (Realrich Architecture Workshop) has created a stunning project for a multifunctional space. A house, a school zone and a commercial zone were built with bamboo, stone and recycled plastic.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)With a total area of 400 square meters, the project impresses with the harmony and integration between different spaces and materials.
The design used a stone base combined with bamboo walls and structure. The roof combines a recycled plastic waterproofing membrane and local straw made from nipa leaves ( fruity nypa ), a plant species widely used in local construction.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)Organic forms and local craftsmanship are present in all spaces. Inside, the ground floor comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, the main room, the kitchen and the dining room. On the upper floor is the master bedroom.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)The residential area was called Sumarah and consisted of three floors, two children’s rooms, a main room and shared bathrooms. The windows also use recycled plastic panels and can be opened to provide air circulation and thermal comfort.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)The house is elevated on bamboo supports, creating a shaded space, occupied by a two-car garage and a bathroom.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)The second building is a two-story structure for outdoor meetings and gatherings, and is expected to house a school in the future. These are meeting spaces that include a workshop and a prayer room. This building is named after Kujang.
Photo: RAW Architecture (Atelier Realrich Architecture)The third area was named Saderhana and is a simpler construction, with two one-story buildings housing a dentist’s practice and a design studio. They are built with bamboo, concrete and covered with a thatched roof.
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