Omah Manyar: Spatial Balance Between Built Form and Garden
Situated on an alley named Manyar (an Indonesian term for weaver bird) in a densely populated area of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this 98 sqm ‘omah,’ or house, is designed by pulezstudio to connect with nature. Four concrete masses are placed between four gardens, allowing every room to have natural ventilation and daylight. In this way, the circulation space becomes part of the outdoor area, resembling the concept of a ‘kampung,’ or village, with its narrow alleys. To minimize direct sunlight, glass windows and doors are strategically placed on the south and north facades. The west facade, in contrast, is designed with breeze blocks for the bathroom and service area, which effectively serves as a buffer.
Densely populated neighbourhood/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Optimizing Space and Resources in Compact Urban Living
Embracing a sustainable approach, most of the windows and doors were salvaged from an old house, while the old roof tiles were repurposed as a fence. By dedicating almost half of the area to outdoor space, the design by architectural practice pulezstudio reduces the functions of the house to the essentials. The first floor is for public use, where family and friends usually gather, while the second floor is intended for private functions such as bedrooms and bathrooms. The staircase serves as a transitional area and can be folded to close off the second floor when needed.
South facade with old rooftiles fence/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Facing two alleys/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Breeze blocks on the west facade/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Fish pond/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Terrace/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Living area/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
The garden connecting living and dining area/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
The asymmetrical staircase as a space-saving solution/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
A steel grating bridge allows sun and rain to pass through to the garden below/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Bedroom/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
Roof garden/ image ©Kurniadi Widodo
project info:
name: Omah Manyar
architect: pulezstudio | @pulezstudio
lead architect: Titik Puji Lestari
location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
area: 98 sqm
photographer: Kurniadi Widodo
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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