In the village of Pererenan, just outside the bustle of Canggu in Bali, Set n Rise is a semi-open-air Asian grill designed by Studio Kota. The architects draw from the island’s iconic rice terraces, resulting in a dining experience that unfolds one level at a time, stepping gently down the sloped terrain. The design brings guests closer to the land, with open views across the fields and sunlight filtering through timber fins.

the building enjoys unobstructed views of the surrounding terraced paddy fields

four staggered platforms form the restaurant

Set n Rise is built on a narrow site with a five-meter drop from front to back. Jakarta-based Studio Kota sculpts the building to follow the slope, shaping a triangular form that naturally fits the land. Openings to the east and south let in plenty of daylight and keep the rice fields in constant view.

The restaurant is a series of four staggered platforms, each aligned with the terrain. Guests move between them along a central ramp that ties everything together and makes the space accessible. At the street-level entrance, the open kitchen and bar set the tone with cast resin and textured concrete. The next platform introduces more casual seating and hides away the restrooms. Further down, the third level invites social gatherings with a bar, DJ booth, and dining tables. The lowest platform connects to a garden and a small outdoor amphitheater, where guests find themselves at eye-level with the rice fields, one final step that brings the whole experience full circle.

the architecture moves with the land, embracing the site’s topography

Timber slats wrap the facade of the project’s boutique

Above the Set n Rise restaurant, a small boutique adds another layer to the building without taking away from the open feeling below. The material palette throughout, composed of pigmented cement, rough concrete, and locally sourced timber, feels earthy and grounded, matching the textures of the surrounding landscape. Timber slats wrap the facade, referencing the lines of the terraces and filtering in sunlight and breeze. They also provide shade and rain protection, helping the building stay comfortable in Bali’s tropical climate.

the design maintains a balance between built form and open landscape

a facade of vertical wooden fins filters sunlight

a ramp serves as the primary vertical circulation

the architects draw from the island’s iconic rice terraces

upon arrival, visitors are greeted with a dramatic vista of terracing paddy fields

visual continuity is maintained between the seating platform and the central bar

a dining experience that unfolds one level at a time

the grill station features a custom tabletop, where wood is cast in green resin to create a tactile focal point

seating platforms are unified under a single roof

project info:

name: Set N Rise Bali
architect: Studio Kota | @studio.kota

location: Pererenan, Bali, Indonesia

site area: 520 square meters

built area: 309 square meters

design team: Erick Kristanto, Gilbert Aldo, Rania Sidanta, Satrio Aulia Firdaus, Raissa Livyana Dewi, Allia Safira Pitaloka Dewi

interior design: Studio Kota & Set N Rise (Ari Triawan)

furniture design: Flowers in May

lighting design: Flowers in May

structural consultant: I Putu Agus Putra Wirawan

architecture & interior contractor: Maja Group

client: Set N Rise, Maja Group

photographer: Indra Wiras | @indrawiras

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The ITSUMO Dessert Shop in Batam, Indonesia, designed by kousou inc. Jakarta, in collaboration with Svetlin Petrov, represents an architectural intervention within the typical ruko (shop-house) typology of the city’s commercial areas. The project introduces a spatial and material strategy that contrasts with the surrounding built environment, known for its utilitarian structures and rapid-development aesthetics. Located in a busy port city context, the shop responds to its surroundings with a minimalist white facade, offering a visual counterpoint to Batam’s typically colorful and artificial material palette. This exterior treatment signals a shift in spatial experience, moving toward interior calm and spatial restraint.

A key feature of the design is an interior courtyard, integrated to bring natural light and controlled exposure to rain into the building. The courtyard acts as both a spatial and environmental element, supporting ventilation and creating a sensory connection to weather conditions. Hidden rain gutters, placed between the facade wall and skylight, allow rainwater to enter the courtyard during storms while controlling drainage through a secondary concealed channel.

all images by Kung Photograph

interior design focuses on a monochromatic material palette

Internally, the design moves away from decorative complexity, focusing on a monochromatic material palette dominated by black. To prevent the dark tones from creating a somber atmosphere, the interior incorporates variations in texture and finish. Materials such as natural stone, stained wood, and metal contribute to a layered and tactile quality. Exposed gray concrete surfaces and brown-toned elements provide contrast and depth within the overall composition. The interior layout positions a central work and display area while preserving and exposing parts of the original building structure. This approach creates continuity between past and present states of the site. The decision to leave portions of the original structure visible reflects an interest in material honesty and site-specific adaptation.

The design process followed an iterative model, with continuous dialogue between the architects at kousou inc. Jakarta, client, and construction team. The project required extensive material research and sample production to achieve the desired tactile and visual effects, particularly for the facade textures and interior finishes.

minimalist white facade contrasts with Batam’s colorful commercial streetscape

kousou uses Architecture as a Tool for Urban Reframing

In contrast to ITSUMO’s other locations, the Batam project employs stricter geometry and sharper formal language. This decision aligns with the project’s goal of creating site-specific identities for each ITSUMO outlet while maintaining brand consistency.

The project positions architecture as a tool for spatial transformation within dense, function-driven urban contexts. Through restrained material selection, attention to detail, and integration of environmental factors such as rain and light, the ITSUMO Dessert Shop presents an example of how commercial spaces can adopt a design-driven approach to reframe user experience and architectural presence in a rapidly developing urban setting.

the shop reinterprets the ruko typology through spatial and material restraint

interior calm is signaled by a clean, monochromatic architectural language

an inward-facing courtyard brings daylight deep into the building’s core

controlled rainwater enters the space via concealed gutters at the skylight edge

black-dominated palette softened by textured surfaces and warm wood tones

the central courtyard doubles as a ventilation and sensory element

exposed concrete and stone elements reinforce the sense of material honesty

interior spaces use natural materials to build tactile depth and contrast

dark materials are balanced with natural light and reflective textures

the interior design emphasizes sharp geometry and linear clarity

the shop demonstrates how commercial design can elevate everyday contexts

project info:

name: Itsumo Dessert Shop, Batam
architect: kousou inc. Jakarta | @kousou_inc

lead architect: Svetlin Petrov | @svetlin__petrov

location: Kecamatan Lubuk Baja, Batam, Indonesia

area: 300 sqm

general constructing: Room Studio

engineering, consulting, lighting: ERRELUCE

photographer: Kung Photograph | @kungphotograph

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Located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia, the Nusa Kitchen Pavilion by Selojene is a semi-open dining space that explores alternative applications of traditional materials. Part of the Bumi Kayom F&B complex, the two-story, 1,100-sqm building introduces a distinctive facade treatment using around 10,000 locally sourced terracotta roof tiles. Typically used in tropical roofing, the tiles here are repurposed as a vertical cladding system, enclosing the ground floor dining area with both visual and thermal benefits.

The design integrates thermal mass and passive ventilation strategies. The terracotta tiles’ ability to absorb and release heat slowly helps stabilize interior temperatures in the region’s hot and humid climate. Gaps between the tiles promote airflow, reducing dependence on mechanical cooling. Supported by a steel framework, the facade also acts as a visual layer, adding texture and depth to the building’s envelope. A deliberate contrast is introduced at the second floor level, where an azure blue wall finish offsets the terracotta tones. This combination brings variation to the exterior while aligning with the color palette seen elsewhere within the Bumi Kayom complex.

all images by Ernest Theofilus

Selojene Collective employs traditional materials

The site’s mature garden, featuring decades-old durian, rambutan, and teak trees, informed the building layout. The organic floor plan curves around the existing vegetation, preserving tree trunks and integrating natural elements directly into the architecture. Certain branches even puncture the building envelope, particularly near open terraces that offer views of the surrounding landscape.

Interior design choices extend the material narrative of the exterior. Terracotta elements continue inside, complemented by custom-designed furniture and lighting fixtures produced by the design team of Selojene Collective. Locally made figurative wall paintings depict architectural components, while hanging lamps incorporate terracotta forms and handcrafted steelwork. Bespoke wall lights, using repurposed frying pans as reflective surfaces, provide indirect illumination. Additional design features include the reuse of wood furniture from previous projects within the Bumi Kayom complex and the use of ‘jodog,’ a small terracotta object traditionally used in Javanese ceremonies. These elements are arranged to cast patterned shadows across interior walls, further highlighting the connection between material reuse, local craftsmanship, and spatial atmosphere.

terracotta roof tiles create gradual openings and enclosures in certain parts of the main facade

exterior garden with terracotta brick pebbles highlights the top floor’s blue colors

the design preserves a decade-old teak tree along with many other mature trees surrounding the pavilion

the steel framework supports the extensive terracotta cladding across the building envelope

the pavilion’s facade is made of terracotta roof tiles arranged vertically within a steel hollow frame

a void in the center of the floor plan unveils a solar-flat transparent polycarbonate roof

a circular window and operable floor-to-ceiling openings bring the tree canopy into the interiors

dining area features custom-made pendant lamps made of terracotta bowls with blue powder-coated top holders

ornamental columns are painted in complementary colors to highlight vernacular design language

mature durian tree branches pierce through the pavilion’s new walls

a ramp connects the two floors, as walls of exposed steel framework hold roof tiles vertically

project info:

name: Nusa Kitchen Pavilion

architect: Selojene | @sahabatselojene

location: Salatiga, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

area: 1100 sqm

lead architect: Ary Indra | @aryindra

design team: Muhammad Amru, Jati Adisaksana, Anjani Victory, Fadlil Hani, William Anderson

structural engineer: Krisdiyanto

mechanical, electrical engineer: Wiyono

contractor: Eranto Prasetyadi

furniture: Forme

Selojene Collective: Fajar Nugraha Desfianto Darius Teddy Iman Saputra Alodia Yap Bejo Krisdianto Luki Nur Rohman

photographer: Ernest Theofilus

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Green School Bali opens The Living Bridge, a co-learning space designed by Jonathan Mizzi of Mizzi Studio in collaboration with students, educators, and parents. The project is the result of two years’ work as part of the school’s Jalan Jalan program, which encourages students to take part in real-world, hands-on learning experiences. Together, they transformed the original Bridge, a community hub for parents, into a structure made from over 300 locally harvested bamboo poles, shaped using advanced heat-bending techniques developed with local craftspeople, Bamboo Pure.

The Bridge’s design responds to the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the school and includes sustainable materials such as terrazzo made from crushed glass, eco-crete bricks using industrial waste ash, lime plaster, and mycelium acoustic panels. The large curved roof shading the building is supported by eight bamboo arches and finished with pelupuh, traditional flattened bamboo shingles. It sits at the entrance of the campus, welcoming students and visitors into a shared space that will host talks, workshops, and parent-led programs.

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The Living Bridge connects community and creativity

The project began in 2023 when Jonathan Mizzi, also a Green School parent, worked with teachers to guide students aged 15 to 18 through a full design process. From initial sketches and community pitches to workshops, model-making, and on-site construction, students were involved at every stage. ‘The Living Bridge Project shows how architecture can grow out of education,’ says Mizzi, director of the architectural practice Mizzi Studio. ‘What started as a request to mentor one student became a co-created journey where students led the way.’ For many, the experience was transformative. ‘We weren’t just students—we were designers, decision-makers, and changemakers,’ says Eden Rice, one of the student participants.

Before its opening, The Living Bridge was featured at ChangeNOW 2025, a global event for climate solutions held in Paris. Alongside the physical structure, students also created a digital platform to help connect alumni, students, and parents for future collaboration and mentoring.

Green School Bali opens The Living Bridge, a co-learning space designed by Jonathan Mizzi of Mizzi Studio

the large curved roof shading the building is supported by eight bamboo arches

welcoming students and visitors into a shared space

the project is the result of two years’ work as part of the school’s Jalan Jalan program

a structure made from over 300 locally harvested bamboo poles

the poles are shaped using advanced heat-bending techniques

students, educators, and parents collaborated with Mizzi Studio

the Bridge’s design responds to the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the school

sustainable materials were used to create the project

the roof is finished with pelupuh, traditional flattened bamboo shingles

project info:

name: The Living Bridge
architect: Mizzi Studio | @mizzistudio

location: Bali, Indonesia

lead architect: Jonathan Mizzi
collaborators: Bamboo Pure | @bamboopurebali

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e.Re studio architects builds Lenirra Villa, a small-scale resort development situated on a mountainside adjacent to expansive rice fields, approximately two hours from Jakarta. The architectural approach focuses on integrating built structures within the existing natural context to preserve and enhance the site’s environmental characteristics.

The design organizes the villas as separate building volumes connected by a network of pedestrian pathways. These pathways are embedded within the landscape and follow natural contours, creating spatial sequences and visual connections throughout the site.

the built area occupies a small portion of land, preserving its surrounding paddy field | all images courtesy of e.Re studio architects

e.Re studio architects composes stone and exposed brick facades

Material selection by e.Re studio architects’ team emphasizes a natural palette, including stone, exposed brick facades, and dark-toned roof shingles. These materials are chosen to establish a contrast with the surrounding vegetation while maintaining coherence with the site’s rural character.

A key component of Lenirra Villa project is the retention and incorporation of the existing rice fields as both landscape feature and experiential element. This includes the integration of a small river that traverses the site, serving as a functional overflow channel for excess irrigation water from the adjacent paddies. This strategy supports the continued operation of local agricultural systems while contributing to the resort’s environmental character.

pathway to the villa is shaped and marked by natural elements

landscape design visually and physically connects the blocks of separated buildings

the roof extends down as an exterior facade to reduce daylight and sun heat

stone benches form a circular gathering area around the bonfire

the guest villa features terracotta brick, stone, and bitumen sheet roof shingles

asymmetrical gabled roofs define the villas’ architectural language

lush greenery contrasts with exposed terracotta brick facades

man-made channel directs excess water from nearby rice fields, doubling as a landscape feature

dark-toned roof shingles contrast with green surroundings

project info:

name: lenirra villa
architect: e.Re studio architects | @erwin_regina

location: Jakarta, Indonesia

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District 27 is a reuse project by INS Studio that transforms a former medical laboratory into a multifunctional community space and local coffee shop in Makassar, Indonesia. The intervention retained the building’s original structure, adapting it to suit its new function through a series of spatial and material strategies. Externally, the building was refinished in a cement coating tinted terracotta. This choice reflects the dominant tones of the surrounding context while creating a distinct visual identity within the streetscape.

all images by Akasa Rana

district 27 coffee shop’s reconfigured Floor Plan Enhances Flow

The design team at INS Studio began the planning process by assessing the existing partitions within the compact floor plan. Spatial limitations informed the reconfiguration of the interior. The seating area was divided into two zones using frosted glass blocks to create visual separation and support a sense of privacy without reducing light transmission. The central coffee bar serves as the organizational core of the layout, positioned for direct access to both the kitchen and service zones. An underutilized corner of the floor plan was adapted into a reflective feature wall using a full-height mirror, creating a visual extension of the interior and offering an identifiable element near the access to the restrooms.

District 27 is a reuse project designed by INS Studio

the coffee shop occupies a former medical laboratory in Makassar, Indonesia

frosted glass blocks divide the seating area into two zones

the glass partitions offer privacy while maintaining light flow

terracotta-tinted cement defines the building’s exterior finish

the color palette reflects local architectural tones

bar placement ensures efficient access to kitchen and service zones

a ‘dead corner’ was converted into a reflective wall

the mirror area creates a small spatial moment near the restrooms

project info:

name: District 27

architects: INS Studio | @ins.studio

area: 216 sqm

location: Makassar, Indonesia

lead architect: Wisnu Wardhana | @wsnuwrdhana

manufacturers: Dekson, Ikea, Jaya Board, Mortar Utama, Philips, TOTO INDONESIA, Taco, mulia glass

drafting: Andi Syadzwina Shaumi Syahrir
3D modeling: Irwansyah Usman Marua

photographer: Akasa Rana

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In West Jakarta, RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) completes the Sagehaus Office Garden, a high-density working space designed to stay naturally cool despite the humid heat of the city. The project serves as the headquarters for an athletic sportswear brand, packing flexible workspaces, creative social zones, and a rooftop gym into a 2,000-square-meter building that channels Jakarta’s breezes through its very structure.

At the core of the design is the Dome for Wind, a carved form that directs airflow across shaded gathering spaces, breezeways, and garden terraces. The arched facade itself avoids direct solar gain by slicing and puncturing the surface rather than relying on conventional shading systems. 

all images by Mario Wibowo

gym rooftop crowns Sagehaus Office Garden’s stacked layout

To handle the climate, the Indonesian RAD+ar team uses a mix of passive strategies. These include thick thermal mass in the main public spaces, strategic staircases that encourage walking over elevators, and large carved facade openings designed to capture light without trapping heat. The breezeways and garden restrooms are key to comfort and energy efficiency, offering staff a cooler, more pleasant environment while minimizing reliance on mechanical cooling systems. Even the high-security file room, tucked deep in the center of the floor plan, benefits from this layered, breathable approach. The rooftop doubles as a gym and recreational garden, providing a flexible outdoor space that strengthens the commitment of the building’s program to wellness and sustainability.

Three horizontal zones define the layout, starting with a ground level for social and creative activities, controlled office spaces in the middle, and a flexible rooftop garden above. This stacking of functions maintains an open, adaptable atmosphere without compromising security or work efficiency. Across the site, public spaces, meeting rooms, lounges, and leisure zones are layered to encourage movement and casual interaction throughout the day.

RAD+ar completes the Sagehaus Office Garden in Jakarta

this high-density working space is designed to stay naturally cool

the building houses packing flexible workspaces, creative social zones, and a rooftop gym

the 2,000-square-meter building channels Jakarta’s breezes through its very structure

at the core of the design is the Dome for Wind

the carved form directs airflow across shaded gathering spaces

the arched facade itself avoids direct solar gain

strategic staircases that encourage walking over elevators

the breezeways and garden restrooms are key to comfort and energy efficiency

offering staff a cooler, more pleasant environment

large carved facade openings capture light without trapping heat

project info:

name: Sagehaus Office Garden

architect: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) | @radarchitects

location: West Jakarta, Indonesia

site area: 1,400 square meters

gross floor area: 2,000 square meters

lead architects: Leviandri, Antonius Richard

design team: Lemanuella Ernestine Providensia, Dame Simangunsong, Vine Novia Pakpahan, Arya Adidharma Firmansyah Sulistiyo, Felicia Tertia, Fitria Dewi, Ivan Halim Pramana

photographer: Mario Wibowo | @mariowibowo_

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In Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart and one of the world’s most saturated hospitality markets, Archigods introduces Pistachio Villas, a sculptural boutique hotel. This new eco-modern retreat abandons conventional typologies in favor of an instantly recognizable identity, a circle of nine villas shaped like open pistachio shells. 

The masterplan reads like a blooming pistachio flower from above — a deliberate gesture of visual impact and narrative coherence. Biomorphic volumes crafted from bamboo, timber, and stone nestle into Ubud’s lush jungle landscape, sculpting soft, sweeping lines.

images courtesy of Archigods

tropical walkway connects Pistachio Villas

Each villa opens onto private gardens, while a central pool and tropical walkway connect the compound in a continuous journey. Unlike most resorts in the area, Pistachio Villas offers guests a distinct experience rooted in slowness and softness. The Bali-based team of Archigods fills the interiors with filtered light, natural textures, and a restrained palette that enhances the feeling of retreat. Every element — from the entrance gate to the beach pool — is curated for atmospheric resonance, forming a cohesive spatial story.

Pistachio Villas is a sculptural boutique hotel

this new eco-modern retreat abandons conventional typologies

a circle of nine villas shaped like open pistachio shells

biomorphic volumes crafted from bamboo, timber, and stone nestle into Ubud’s lush jungle

the masterplan reads like a blooming pistachio flower from above

each villa opens onto private gardens

project info:

name: Pistachio Villas
architects: Archigods | @archigods
location: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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Dapur Hidup is a temporary pavilion in Tangerang, Java, originally designed for the 2024 Bintaro Design District by Dhaniē & Sal in collaboration with FORMAT and Lunch For My Husband sandwich shop. Conceived as an outdoor kitchen and communal space, the pavilion serves as a platform for interaction among people, materials, and the surrounding landscape.

The layout is organized around an open yard, integrating both existing and newly introduced components. Elements such as the kitchen pavilion, supporting pavilion, rectangular steel bench, tubular outdoor cabinet, and potted plants are arranged in relation to two mature tamarind trees and a pre-existing wooden deck. A uniform green-colored palette visually unifies the diverse components.

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Dapur Hidup pavilion uses modular steel frame and Fabric sheets

To address the scale of the open landscape and accommodate the event’s temporary functions, Dhaniē & Sal’s designers utilize FORMAT’s modular steel system for the kitchen, forming a grid-based and rigid structural framework. This system establishes spatial clarity and allows for efficient assembly and disassembly.

Fabric sheets and cords form a secondary skin around the steel frame, softening its visual presence and establishing a connection between structure and site. These materials also contribute to the cohesion of different elements, offering a tactile and adaptable surface treatment. The overall arrangement emphasizes precision, with each component positioned deliberately to meet functional requirements without excess.

temporary pavilion is set in a green open yard in Tangerang, Java

Dapur Hidup is designed as a functional outdoor kitchen for public use

pavilion is organized around two existing tamarind trees

modular steel system structures the kitchen framework

steel grid provides spatial clarity and ease of assembly

fabric panels soften the pavilion’s geometric frame

fabric skin adds texture and diffuses light within the space

rectangular steel bench positioned along the central axis

green color palette unifies new and existing elements

arrangement designed with minimal excess and maximum function

elements carefully placed to reinforce spatial coherence

Dapur Hidup acts as both structure and social platform

outdoor space supports communal cooking and gathering

project info:

name: Dapur Hidup

architect: Dhaniē & Sal | @dhaniesal
lead architects: Salman Rimaldhi (Principal), Dhanie Syawalia (Principal), Irwansyah Sulistio Sutaryo (Architect in Charge), Brian Julian Akbar (Architect in Charge)

collaborator: FORMAT

sandwich shop: Lunch For My Husband | @lunchformyhusband

location: Tangerang, Java, Indonesia

photographer: Ernest Theofilus | @ernesttheofilus

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Overlooking the ocean in Indonesia and perched beside the Shell Restaurant at the Intaaya Retreat, the Fish Tail Tea Room by Pablo Luna Studio draws from the natural world to create an organic and open space. With forms and a structure inspired by the movement of a fish’s tail and its protective strength, the tea room’s design is a fluid gesture surrounded by greenery — its curved silhouette rising from the landscape and gently tapering. These undulations, from the rounded walls to the curving roofline, are shaped from locally sourced bamboo, rammed earth, and glass, appearing to respond to the motions of the wind and the waves.

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pablo luna studio adopts a biomimetic approach

The architects at Pablo Luna Studio integrates the structure within its natural context, located on the idyllic island of Nusa Penida near Bali. The Fish Tail Tea Room’s front and rear walls are composed entirely of glass that brings light in to illuminate the warm, earthy textures and tones of the materiality, allowing those inside to remain immersed in the rhythmic movement of the sea.

The building’s form, reminiscent of a fish’s protective tail, shelters without severing its connection to the environment. Its organic lines and textures borrow from marine shells, their natural symmetry and flowing curves echoed in the architecture. This biomimetic approach enhances the visual harmony of the space and elevates the sensory experience within, utilizing the tactility of the surfaces to ground the concept and enliven it with the shifting light.

Pablo Luna Studio completes Fish Tail Tea Room

topped by an undulating canopy

Pablo Luna Studio draws from the natural world

with forms and a structure inspired by the movement and strength of a fish’s tail and its protective strength

shaped from bamboo, rammed earth, and glass

light illuminates the warm and earthy textures and tones of the materials

this biomimetic approach enhances the visual harmony of the space and elevate the sensory experience within

project info:

name: Fish Tail Tea Room

architect: Pablo Luna Studio | @pablolunastudio

location: Nusa Penida, Indonesia

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