grass, stones, shrubs, and trees envelop studioRK’s vibrant OHIO house in indonesia

defining the living spaces with a landscape of rich flora 

Sited on top of hills in Southern Jakarta, with a 270-degree clear view of the skyline, ‘OHIO House’ by StudioRK takes shape as a hybrid family dwelling, weaving flora and outdoor elements with architectural surfaces and interiors. ‘The landscape of grass, stones, shrubs and the abundance of trees are the first element of architecture proposed to the client from the very beginning of design stages. [They] play an important and absolute role in determining the architecture and interior quality. We don’t use them to fill the space but rather to define it,’ remarks the local practice. 

‘ohio house’ by studiork connects deeply to the outdoors

Every living space inside ‘OHIO House’ by StudioRK (see more here) forges a strong connection to the outdoors through windows, doors, voids, terraces, balconies, and skylights. They provide natural light and ventilation with different proportions of openings and shades, related to different activities and desired atmosphere. Beyond adding fresh aesthetics to the architectural design, the enveloping trees and shrubs also act as a buffer — from privacy to solar heat protection and generating a fresh air supply for the house. 

‘The interior space elevates those exterior qualities, combined with walls and corridors, solid – voids space, bright to shaded lighting, rough to soft textures, soft fabrics to rustic metals. Ultimately, the physical qualities of the house help attain the emotional experience of daily living,’ concludes StudioRK. 

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project info:

name: OHIO House

location: South of Jakarta, Indonesia 

client: Yoan & Citra

architecture, landscape & interios: StudioRK | @studiork_design

principal architect: Ramadhona 

principal designer: Kusneri Prasetiani

team: Rahmad Ade Gunawan, Junaedy Saputra, Nadhifa Amani Nugroho

civil & structural engineering: Ganefianto/Gatot 

mechanical & electrical engineering: Sukondo 

quantity surveyor & main contractor: Dedy 

interior fit-out contractor: Stella Mobili, Baselo, Violet Line

photography: StudioRK

completion date: September 2022

site area: 410 sqm

gross floor area: 505.7 sqm 

— materials — 

roof/wall: Alderon, Novacolor Indonesia

lighting/electrical equipment: Orvibo

paints/coatings/finishes: Dulux, Special Paint by Imam

security/fire products: CCTV & network by Robby

heating/ventilation/air-conditioning: Daikin VRV & Multi NX

solar technology / renewable energy: Altisolar

greening planting: Sociogreenhouse, batufosilalam93

ceiling/partitions/building boards: Aluveen, Giyatno Gypsum 

bathroom/kitchens/sanitary wares: Le Château, Antonio Lupi, Gessi, TOTO

floor/floor coverings/tiles: TEKA Parquet, Bottega Artisan, Woodguy, Wisma Sehati

doors/window/glazing hardware: Infissi by Magran, Technal, Astral, Kayu Kampung by MJB architect

furniture: Ambiente, Moie Living, BoConcept, Eurasia, Onna, zimmer, luar living by vastuhome