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.
Vented Vernacular Architecture
The Alam Family Residence Encourages Subtle Social Interaction
Trend Themes
1. Privacy in Shared Spaces - Designing living spaces that provide privacy while also encouraging social interaction.
2. Multi-level Atriums - Creating indoor atriums with multiple levels to foster communal interaction.
3. Perforated Architecture - Utilizing perforated structures to block excessive sunlight and create a textured skin.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Architecture - Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative living spaces that balance privacy and social interaction.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to create multi-level atriums that serve as communal areas in residential spaces.
3. Construction Materials - Opportunity for manufacturers of perforated building materials to provide sustainable solutions that regulate sunlight while adding texture to structures.