Tanatap Frame Garden Café presents a unique concept of a multi-level greenspace known for its dynamic platforms that rise and fall, creating an intricate roofscape. This design allows visitors to experience the surrounding public parks from elevated viewpoints, offering a more expansive perspective.

With a focus on façade-less architecture, the design of Tanatap Frame Garden Café was driven by the idea of flexibility in community activities, art exhibitions, and garden spaces. These elements serve as a versatile and ever-changing “functional façade” that defines the space and shapes its architectural identity. The emphasis was on creating many sheltered indoor spaces within a simple multi-level garden layout, resulting in a sequential and interconnected spatial experience. ©️Mario Wibowo
In Tanatap Frame Garden, the clever combination of four frame types (stainless steel, artwork, GRC, and glass) enhances perspective effects, creating an engaging experience for visitors enjoying the park and passersby observing the café garden. The architects aimed to establish a refreshing and dynamic civic space that is also sustainable, particularly in developing country cities like Jakarta, where government-run public spaces often lack reliability.
©️Mario Wibowo
Tanatap Frame Garden embraces its permeability, aiming to integrate seamlessly into the cityscape. As a framed garden with dual shading, the garden features a tranquil indoor area with minimal...