Indonesian Architecture
Architecture and design work in Indonesia, spanning tropical residences, floating cities, and resilient coastal and adaptive housing.
Indonesian architecture responds to a tropical climate, dense island geography, and rising sea levels. Designers working here address ventilation, shading, material choice, and the relationship between built form and landscape. Local building traditions and contemporary practice both inform the work.
Community projects on this topic include tropical houses in Bali, Jakarta, and Sukabumi, along with speculative floating city proposals and adaptive dwelling studies. Together they examine how housing and urban settlement can adapt to water, heat, and changing coastal conditions.
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View all 11 journalsRumah Tresna by Alexis Dornier + Ida Bagus Oka: A Sustainable Tropical Residence in Ubud, Bali
A sustainable tropical residence in Ubud combining reclaimed timber, pavilion living, indoor-outdoor spaces, passive cooling, and Indonesian vernacular forms architecture.
10º House by STUDIE: Contemporary Tropical Architecture in Jakarta
10º House by STUDIE blends tropical design, sculptural concrete, warm timber, open-plan interiors, natural light, and biophilic elements in Jakarta.
Omah Tanah House by Budi Pradono Architects – Sustainable Coastal Living in Sukabumi
Omah Tanah House by Budi Pradono Architects blends sustainable rammed-earth construction, modern gable design, courtyards, and solar energy in coastal Sukabumi.
Stupa House by Realrich Architecture Workshop: A Meditative Castle of Light and Craftsmanship
Stupa House blends traditional Indonesian forms with modern skylights, creating a serene, light-filled sanctuary rooted in cultural architecture.