curved concrete steps outline RAD+ar's tanatap café in indonesia

Tanatap Canopy Garden stands amidst a tropical almond garden

Tanatap Canopy Garden, designed by RAD+ar architectural practice, stands as an open and transparent commercial garden and café celebrating its natural surroundings. The structure, a double multi-axial pigmented concrete plate, delicately hovers above the garden, creating a light, protected feeling. The shell-stressed structure forms a series of seating areas on the roof shaping the ground floor as the extension of the garden. Despite the challenging tropical environment of Bekasi in Indonesia, where temperatures soar to 35 degrees Celsius, this experimental commercial garden exemplifies that a passive, low-energy design can thrive and remain profitable in such conditions. Drawing from the weaving canopies of tropical almond trees, the project seamlessly blends indoor-outdoor living, extending views into the expansive garden fields.

all images by KIE unless stated otherwise

RAD+ar’s open layout fosters efficient indoor-outdoor flow

Antonius Richard, principal of RAD+ar, notes that the design aims to integrate the indoor-outdoor experience, acting as a bold backdrop to the landscapes while applying low-tech methods. The visitor’s experience is curated through playful harmonies of spatial leveling, natural lighting, integrated architectural furniture, and a unique interior. The juxtaposition of the multi-axial pigmented concrete and translucent elements enhances views of the tropical almond garden, offering a serene gathering space. RAD+ar optimizes the design for a bespoke experimental tropical experience, integrating an inside-outside concept with floating concrete elements that cast varying ambiances throughout the day. The open layout fosters efficient flow and interaction within the interior, encompassing the bar area, communal table, and circulations. Reflecting Tanatap’s commitment to decentralized sustainable buildings and business in developing countries like Indonesia, the design hosts a creative community in its gallery-commercial garden setup.

the open design seamlessly blends indoor-outdoor living | image by Sonny Sandjaya Photography

the structure forms seating areas on the roof, seamlessly extending the ground floor into the garden

Tanatap Canopy Garden features elegant curved concrete steps | image by Sonny Sandjaya Photography

the structure, a double multi-axial pigmented concrete plate, delicately hovers above the garden

the indoor-outdoor space acts as a bold backdrop to the landscape | image by Sonny Sandjaya Photography

the interior encompasses the bar area, communal table, and circulations

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image by Sonny Sandjaya Photography

image by Sonny Sandjaya Photography

image by KIE

first floor plan

second floor plan

section A

section B

project info:

name: Tanatap Canopy Garden

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

location: Bekasi Regency, Indonesia

photography: KIE | @kiearch – Sonny Sandjaya Photography | @sonnysandjaya

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom