01/02/2026
Prambanan Homestay
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This homestay is located in the Prambanan area, responding to the strong cultural and natural context of its surroundings. Designed as a retreat with three bedrooms, the project blends traditional Javanese architecture with a modern tropical approach that is honest to climate and materiality.
The architectural expression is articulated through four Joglo roofs as the main defining elements. Rather than functioning merely as symbols, the Joglo structures are reinterpreted in a contemporary way through mass composition, exposed brick, timber detailing, and generous openings. Two of the Joglo roofs are designed with transparent coverings, functioning as skylights while also enhancing the stack effect within the central void, allowing natural ventilation and daylight to pe*****te deep into the interior.
Natural materials and warm textures are combined with a clean, modern architectural language, creating spaces that feel open, calm, and deeply connected to place. On the western side, a swimming pool is strategically positioned to support microclimate cooling, acting as a thermal buffer while also forming a transitional space between the building and the surrounding landscape.
Overall, the architecture engages in dialogue with its environment—the open rice fields, the silhouette of Mount Merapi, and the cultural heritage of Prambanan—offering an immersive stay that is inseparable from nature, culture, and climate.
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