home design and local authenticity by paulus setyabudi architects

as the port city on the eastern java, surabaya is known for its vibrant — metropolitan scene that mixes skyscrapers with canals and buildings from the dutch era. just as famous as jakarta, the city is the second largest in indonesia and home to more than 3 million population.

je house: the dream-like tropical home on eastern java

JE house photographed by william sutanto

the house design concept is quite unpredictable as the architect himself mentioned, because it captures tropical, modern, and minimalistic ambiance at the same time. the 700m area is just perfect for a family of 5, meanwhile the whitewashed asymmetrical façade and surrounding greenery gives a modern tropical impression at first glance.

JE house photographed by william sutanto

stepping to the entrance, you will be guided by reflective wooden exterior to the meeting point inside. the so-called connecting garden is a surprise to anyone who comes into the house.

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