House as Tree of Life / Andyrahman Architect

House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Fence, GardenHouse as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - FacadeHouse as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Image 4 of 23House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Sofa, Table, BeamHouse as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - More Images+ 18

Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  300
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Mansyur Hasan
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Mortar Utama, Osram & Ong Cen Kuang, Propan
House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Image 17 of 23
© Mansyur Hasan
1st Floor Plan

Text description provided by the architects. In Javanese belief, trees is important in life. The tree is symbolized as kayon (gunungan), essentially a living tree or "tree of life", which symbolizes life in the world and its contents. With trees, people will live sustainably. Without trees, people will perish.

House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Handrail, Deck, Courtyard, Patio
© Mansyur Hasan

Trees also become a metaphor in architecture in the tropics, so the important thing in a house is a shade / shade roof, while the wall should be attempted to be a wall that can be passed light and air freely. This house is designed with that awareness as well, as a shade covered by a wall with holes (roster). 

Concept
House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Windows
© Mansyur Hasan

The owner of this house is a heavy wood lover, who has a collection of old wood items he has collected for decades. The use of wood should be wise, and pay attention to its sustainability, so that building materials are always available and preserved. The wise use of wood is also related to the continuity of tree planting on earth, which is realized by planting trees in the area of this house.

House as Tree of Life  / Andyrahman Architect - Table, Beam
© Mansyur Hasan

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Cite: "House as Tree of Life / Andyrahman Architect" 22 Jan 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/887395/house-as-tree-of-life-andyrahman-architect> ISSN 0719-8884

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