Location of Site: Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Typology: Private House
Client: Jimmy (J House)
Design Team: Juni Hadi Ishari
Contractor: Budy Limandjaya
Site area: 272 m2
Built-up Area: 427 m2
Cost of Construction: +- 350K $
Year of Completion: 2021
Photo Credits: Antonius Widjaya

Design Team
Office: y0 Design Architect
Architect: Yohanes Iswara Limandjaya
Contractor: Budy Limandjaya
Construction Manager: Juni Hadi Ishari
Social Media: @y0designarchitect

Photography
Photographer: Antonius Widjaya
Social Media: @antoniuswidjaya

Collaborating Team
Interior: Valdy Wijaya (Valvonne)
Design Team: Yovita Kumalasari
Social Media: @valvonne

Products & Materials
Built-in Furniture: Lines Concept
Furniture: Icon Spirit
Woodwork: Ubin Kayu (@ubinkayu)
Synthetic Wood: Re-Holz
Sanitary: TOTO
Tile: Wisma Sehati
Aluminum Frame: YKK Aluminium

This is a close look at the front of the house that has various tones and materials on its façade adorned by the medium-sized trees and shrubs.

This is a close look at the upper level of the house exterior showcasing the wooden panel and glass railings of the balcony paired iwth frosted glass doors from the bedroom.

This is a full view of the house with tall dark gray fences surrounding the property adorned with tall shrubs and trees.

This view of the house showcases the bright white exterior walls of the upper level contrasted by the dark gray elements.

This is a close look at the upper level of the house that has bright elements that contrast the dark wooden panels as well as the dark glass walls.

This side of the house exterior has dark and tall fences that is topped with wooden elements and adorned with various medium-sized trees and shrubs.

This is a close look at the tall and gnarled tree that complements the wooden panels of the house exterior that has mostly dark gray exteriors.

This is a close look at the upper level of the house with dark wooden slatted panels paired with dark gray charcoal panels.

The landscaping of medium-sized trees and shrubs complement the dark gray outer walls of the house.

This is a nighttime view of the house exterior showcasing the warm yellow lights of the exterior and landscaping that pair with the interior lights.

This is an aerial view of the house during nighttime showcasing the exterior yellow lights and spotlights that pair well with the gray and wooden panels of the house exterior.

The slatted wooden panels of the house exterior also transform at night with the interior lights escaping through the slats.

The medium-sized trees and shrubs of the outer wall landscaping are also complemented by the lights making them stand out against the dark walls.

This view of the house exterior also showcases the balconies of the upper level with their own lighting that matches the landscaping and interior lights.

This is a close look at the covered patio with a platform deck wooden flooring and outdoor chairs surrounding a round coffee table.

The living room of the house has a dark round coffee table in the middle of the brown area rug surrounded by armchairs and sofas across from the TV on an entertainment cabinet.

This is the eat-in kitchen that has a wooden counter on its kitchen that extends to a breakfast bar paired with cushioned chairs.

This is a closer look at the living showcasing more of the L-shaped sectional sofa and the round dark coffee table with two tiers.

This is a close look at the reading nook and play area that has a large patterned area rug and a comfortable cushioned chair by the glass wall.

The reading nook and play area is topped with a light gray coffered ceiling that pairs well with the walls and the flooring.

On the side of the cushioned chair and reading nook is the wooden waist-high cabinet adorned with a large potted plant and various decors on top.

This is the home office with a large wooden built-in desk against the wall with a couple of file drawers on each side topped with a shelf above and a wall artwork on the side.

This is another reading nook and lounge area by the door next to the window paired with a small side table and a couple of wall artworks.

This bedroom has a large gray bed adorned with multiple wall-mounted artworks on the beige walls.

This other bedroom has a large bed flanked by dark bedside drawers that bear table lamps. Across from the bed is a study area with a built-in wooden desk.

This is a close look at the narrow hallway leading to the primary bedroom with wooden walls that match the hardwood flooring.

The primary bedroom has a large bedwith dark wooden accents that match the alcove with dark wooden elements complemented by the row of pendant lights and the wall-mounted artworks.

This is a closer look at the alcove of the bed headboard with dark wooden planks and pendant lights above the headboard.

Across from the bed is the beige armchair on the corner beside the standing lamp and the TV on a wooden cabinet.

This is a closer look at the bed's dark wooden headboard complemented by the pendant lights from above and the wall-mounted artworks.

This is a close look at the row of pendant lights hanging above the headboard of the bed and the wall-mounted artworks behind the headboard.

The bathroom has a large vanity with a large mirror above flanked by sconces.

The bathroom has a freestanding white porcelain bathtub on the other side adorned with a potted plant by the walk-in shower area.

This is the illustration of the house's first level floor plan.

This is the illustration of the house's second level floor plan.

This is the illustration of the house's roof level floor plan.

This is the illustration of the house's front elevation.

This is the illustration of the house's west side elevation.

This is the illustration of the house's cross section elevation with the sections of the house interior.

Originated from the owner’s wish for a new house with a simple & modern yet comfortable to be called homey concept after living in old-fashioned house for the longer part of their life.

A small part of land is obtained in a quite dense residential area not long after discussing this upcoming project. This became an opportunity but also a challenge for the design, because the house can be beautified from two sides and at the same time facing the direct sunlight heat from west.

With careful considerations and design thinking in the process, simple geometric mass shape was chosen and detailed in such a way with many interesting elements. Such as the use of wood, tile & steel for the façade. However, the use of concrete as the main construction system is considered as the most suitable for this kind of design. Concrete slab foundation is used to reduce or minimize the damage that could be done to the existing houses nearby as low as possible.

Sides of the house that is exposed to direct sunlight, especially from the west side are filled with spaces or architectural details that can help reduce the heat. Such as wooden louvres, planter box, wardrobe, working room and bathroom. This is considered to be successful because actually the rooms can achieve a good temperature comfort even when not using air conditioner.

This house is heavily influenced by the Japanese modern houses design, such as the efficient arrangement of the spaces, utilizing many openings for maximum natural lighting and ventilation, using Zen garden philosophy for outdoor areas to minimize maintenance, and the use of many wooden materials that can be found dominating this house. Either in architecture or interior design wise.

The space that considered to be prioritized in this house is the living room area which blends the dining room together as a semi-public space. Large openings with sliding doors are applied to this area to be able to interact with the patio on the outside. This area is designed to have maximum vista but also heavily safe and felt private as the users cannot to be seen from the road outside the house.

Mostly, the walls are not covered with materials that is considered to be fancy, expensive or unnecessary. It is what it is, the painted brick walls are handmade and is chosen as the main consideration due to the likeness of design philosophy from architect & interior design. Which more or less utilize the Wabi-Sabi principle that in something imperfect, we could appreciate the beauty itself.

Now, the owner can finally live in the final output with pleasure, as the house is carefully thought from the start. Although this was the first time using architectural & interior design services for the owner, it was considered to be a joyful and harmonious collaboration works achievement.