Indonesian studio RAW Architecture used local materials and traditional building techniques including bamboo construction to create a new studio adjoining a multipurpose building designed by its founder in Jakarta.
The Guha project, which is shortlisted in the business building category of the Dezeen Awards 2021, involved the renovation of a building completed by RAW Architecture in 2016, as well as the addition of a larger office studio space for the practice.
The Guha Bambu building has a bamboo framework
The existing building known as The Guild contains the residence RAW Architecture founder Realrich Sjarief shares with his family, along with his wife's dental clinic and a library that helps the local community engage with architecture.
RAW Architecture's design addresses specific economic, social and environmental issues relating to sustainability, placing emphasis on the use of local building methods such as bamboo construction. It is an extension to an existing building in Jakarta
"Economically, it refers to the use of local craftsmen and the potential of the local manufacturing industry," the architects explained, "as well as socially forming an ecosystem between architects, architecture, local craftsmen and the manufacturing industry."
"From an environmental perspective, it seeks to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint generated by construction activities through the implementation of local materials."
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