If you come from a big family, you know the value of privacy, and the inhabitants of the Alam Family Residence by ID-EA Architecture may actually be fortunate enough to take it for granted.
The program of this large house in Jakarta, Indonesia, accommodates two related families, one a generation younger than the other, and the place they call home allows for all parties to carry on separately, providing open areas for communal interaction between them. Courtyards and multi-level indoor atriums serve this purpose, while on a greater scale, the perforated fabric of the structure embodies a similar principle.
The textured skin of this whitewashed dwelling acts as a brise-soleil, breaking up the impact of relentless rays of sun. Whether it's the living spaces or the penetration of the natural world outdoors, the Alam Family Residence by ID-EA is an essay on physical and figurative filters.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Privacy in Shared Spaces
- Designing living spaces that provide privacy while also encouraging social interaction.
- Multi-level Atriums
- Creating indoor atriums with multiple levels to foster communal interaction.
- Perforated Architecture
- Utilizing perforated structures to block excessive sunlight and create a textured skin.
Where This Applies
- Residential Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative living spaces that balance privacy and social interaction.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create multi-level atriums that serve as communal areas in residential spaces.
- Construction Materials
- Opportunity for manufacturers of perforated building materials to provide sustainable solutions that regulate sunlight while adding texture to structures.
