Nestled within the dense complex of South Jakarta, The Sawo Morahai House is a home designed with the intention to engage and contribute meaningfully to its surroundings.
Located at the corner of a children’s playground (RPTRA) in the middle of a bustling neighbourhood, the area are alive with activities throughout the day. This vibrant context became an opportunity for the client to reflect on design that represent both of them, a design with strong identity links to his Maluku heritage, and her dedication to community service.
The home regularly welcomes many visitors, where it translates to a social area around the corner. Here, daily newspapers are made available in order to invite neighbours to gather and read. This creates an informal communal space, making the house a hub for social activities to take place.
The ground floor become a dynamic social core. An open garage accommodates up to four cars and doubles as a flexible multi-use area, seamlessly connected to the adjacent RPTRA. Two bedrooms and a workspace on the ground floor cater to daily needs, while a generous social space ties the home to its communal context.
The second floor houses a library and two guest bedrooms, with a central office space serves as the heart of the home. The third floor forms the private family zone, with a main bedroom and two children’s rooms. Above, a rooftop garden crowns the design, featuring a ping pong area, pantry, and seating zone—inviting retreat for relaxation and play.
The house explores combination of curves and rectangular shapes in its form and facade to facilitate healthy airflow and natural light into the interior spaces. The facade expresses Maluku’s heritage, with exposed wooden elements mimicking boat masts and totems through uses of natural ulin wood for a raw, organic texture, and gray toned finishes to compliment it.
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As to respond to its climatic context, the design prioritizes methods to achieve thermal comfort of 28°C by strategically placing trees and plants to create a natural cooling effect. A lush garden fronts the house to block excess sunlight, while still offering views of the children’s playground. A rooftop garden serves as insulation for the rooms beneath it. Respecting its surroundings, the house maintains open southern and northern boundaries to prevent overshadowing neighbouring properties, ensuring light and air to circulate freely.
The name Morahai carries multiple meanings: a beautiful house, the beauty of family, and the beautiful notion of how opportunities can rise a meaningful live for the client. Morahai reflects a belief that every home should be rooted to its residents, nurtures them, and bring positive impact to its surrounding community.
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