budi pradono architects: issi villa

'issi villa' by budi pradono architects, seminyak, bali
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indonesian practice budi pradono architects have recently completed 'issi villa', a dwelling which interprets the traditional
balinese residence with a modern twist in seminyak, bali. dividing the site into 9 areas, the 'sanga mandala' concept references
the typical pavilions wrapping around an outdoor courtyard. replacing the typical main design element, a swimming pool
forms a central datum on the site, manipulating the relationship between interior and exterior program. the front entrance
contains the kitchen, strategically placing the fire element of the brahma god to ward off evil spirits before they enter the home.

paralleling the cultural appreciation for ceremonial events, an internal procession eventually leads to the dynamic upper floor bridge,
becoming a secondary courtyard space. locally-sourced materials inclusing volcanic stone, andasit stone and sandstone unify
the complex. recycled iron wood is found on the decks and terrace as well as reused teakwood for floor finishes. a white perforated
metal sheet depicting a tree pattern wraps the first floor, adding a screen for privacy and enclosure capable of producing unique
interplay of light and shadow throughout the course of the day.



bridge approaching upper level veranda
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(left) metal perforated skin wraps the upper level
(right) garden space
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upper level veranda wrapped with a perforated metal skin
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(left) entry to the veranda from the bridge
(right) dynamic shadows and light patterns within the residence
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at night
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project info:


project title: issi villa
client: s & r
location: seminyak bali
design phase: july 2008 – may 2009
construction phase: june 2009 – june 2011
architect: budi pradono
architect firm: budi pradono architects
project architect in chief: budi pradono
architect assistants: adhi wibowo hendradiningrat, anton suryono, ardyan fernando hutagaol
assistant architects support: ian flood, angga setia kurniawan, maria olivia sohuat
model maker: daryanto, angga setia kurniawan
structure engineering: suhartoyo, pt. toyo cahya enginering
mep consultant engineer: hardian solusi engineering
landscape design: budi pradono architects
interior design: budi pradono
project manager: pt. saudara dua bangsa, john fritzgerald ( phase i ) primo design, nunk prayitno ( phase ii )
civil contractor: david teopilus, cv. adi jaya
mep contractor: lukito pramono, cv. lintas daya 
lighting designer: hadi komara associates
land area: 1554 m²
building coverage: 524 m²
build area: 645 m²
total building area: 1169 m²