When you combine the refreshing presence of vegetative environments and the stoic aesthetic of the industrial landscape, you get tropical brutalism. This is exactly the contemporary hybrid movement that architecture firm Patisandhika and designer Dan Mitchell reference when they conceive of this beautiful 512-square-meter house in Bali, Indonesia.
The home provides a rich haven that is doused in creativity. The heavy geometric presence of the concrete silhouette playfully juxtaposes itself to the occasional pop of vegetation. The structure accommodates living spaces, three bedrooms, an outdoor shower, bathrooms, as well as a music studio. While the multi-level layout ensures a playful dynamic, the tropical brutalism allows the home to be a point of interest in the surrounding narrative.
Photo Credits: Tommaso Riva
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vegetative Environments
- Opportunity for integrating more vegetation into architectural and design projects to create a refreshing and eco-friendly living space.
- Tropical Brutalism
- Potential for combining the stoic aesthetic of industrial architecture with the lushness of tropical landscapes to create unique and visually striking buildings.
- Multi-level Layouts
- Opportunity to create dynamic and playful living spaces by incorporating multi-level layouts in architectural designs.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to explore new design approaches by incorporating vegetative environments and tropical brutalism into their projects.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create visually interesting and sustainable living spaces by integrating vegetative elements and multi-level layouts.
- Music Production
- Opportunity for music studio designers to create unique and inspiring spaces within residential properties that incorporate elements of tropical brutalism.
