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‘The Twins’ by DELUTION is a dual concrete volume tapered at the corners

Armed with a modest budget and a morsel of land, DELUTION’s dual homes in Jakarta explore an array of possibilities to connect and unwind amid constrained building.

by STIRworldPublished on : Feb 09, 2021

'The Twins' situated in the Cipulir province of South Jakarta becomes an interesting demonstration of residential design and construction on minimal land, utilising limited resources and budgets. Designed by DELUTION, a young Jakartan architecture and interiors consultancy, 'The Twins' is built on 70 sqm of land amid a densely packed residential area. That its primary access street can only be accessed by motorcycles and two wheelers is a testament to that density and the largely unplanned neighbourhood that this concrete oasis finds itself in the midst of. 

  • The primary access street facing the residence is only accessible by two wheelers | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The primary access street facing the residence is only accessible by two wheelers Image: Fernando Gomulya
  • Bird’s eye view of the densely populated neighbourhood | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Bird’s eye view of the densely populated neighbourhood Image: Fernando Gomulya

Built in response to the meticulous design brief of a sibling pair, the project developed on the idea of a ‘growing house’, constructed in a phased manner, with distinctly planned ‘levels’ of construction. The residence was constructed in three-phases with a strong emphasis on budget-friendliness. The 85 sqm built-up area includes two masses of similar yet distinct sizes and proportions, designed for two families comprising five members. The larger, taller volume includes two bedrooms along with a bathroom, kitchen, and a dining room for a family of four, while the second house, designed for a specially-abled woman includes a single bedroom with bathroom, and family room. "We tried to maximise the function of furniture and space with a design that is adjusted to the user needs, so the room is not excessive and convenience with the function needs," commented Hezby Ryandi, Chief Design Officer at DELUTION, on the spatial layout of the two volumes.

  • The design employs minimal, unadorned aesthetics | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The design employs minimal, unadorned aesthetics Image: Fernando Gomulya
  • The two cuboidal volumes of the twin house are separated by a narrow alley | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The two cuboidal volumes of the twin house are separated by a narrow alley Image: Fernando Gomulya
  • Connections between the two houses are facilitated by glass doors that can open up to enlarge the shared space | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Connections between the two houses are facilitated by glass doors that can open up to enlarge the shared space Image: Fernando Gomulya

Setting a home in a narrow plot area with the client’s recommendation for open spaces with minimal maintenance proved to be challenging while completing the house in three phases with varied budgets. The initial spend was amounting to about 150 million rupiah wherein the second phase, which involved the roof construction, raised the costs slightly to 200 million rupiahs and finally the third phase leading to the completion of 'The Twins' totally cost 450 million rupiah (approximately USD 32000) to be built completely.

  • The larger concrete volume comprises a spiral steel staircase for access to the upper floor | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The larger concrete volume comprises a spiral steel staircase for access to the upper floor Image: Fernando Gomulya
  • The houses’ interiors are flushed with natural light | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The houses’ interiors are flushed with natural light Image: Fernando Gomulya

United by a coherence in form and spotless, unclad, unadorned aesthetic, the two volumes are connected by glass doors that can be opened at any time to create a wider, multipurpose room. Another unique feature is the incorporation of dry gardens within the house, owing to the lack of space for a formal garden or yard. The tall trees springing from these cornered, triangular planters jut out of the tapered volumes of the two houses, as if the two masses were extending their limbs to ‘meet’, away from the ground. These pockets serve not only as catchment areas, but also help in bringing natural light into the interior spaces, and promote natural ventilation augmenting indoor air quality. Besides affordability, 'The Twins' as a pair of residences is also rooted and responsive about the concept of a "healthy home" for its inhabitants.

  • The house incorporates provision of dry gardens owing to spatial constraints | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    The house incorporates provision of dry gardens owing to spatial constraints Image: Fernando Gomulya
  • A narrow toilet in the house, minimally designed | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    A narrow toilet in the house, minimally designed Image: Fernando Gomulya

Operating with a vision of being a major pioneer of Indonesia's progress through the fields of architectural and design for a better civilisation, DELUTION believes that architectural intervention is not only about aesthetics, but all encompassing. The practice considers good architecture to be the right of all, and works toward bringing it closer to all society without exception.

  • Construction of the dual residences was carried out in three phases | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Construction of the dual residences was carried out in three phases Image: Courtesy of DELUTION Architects
  • Isometric representation of the design features of ‘The Twins’ | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Isometric representation of the design features of ‘The Twins’ Image: Courtesy of DELUTION Architects
  • Spatial layout: floor 1 | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Spatial layout: Floor 1 Image: Courtesy of DELUTION Architects
  • Spatial layout: floor 2 | ‘The Twins’ | DELUTION Architects | STIRworld
    Spatial layout: Floor 2 Image: Courtesy of DELUTION Architects

Project Details

Name: The Twins
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Architect: DELUTION
Site Area: 70 sqm
Building Area: 85 sqm
Design Architect: Muhammad Egha, Hezby Ryandi, Fahmy Desrizal
Engineer: Muhammad Egha
Contractor: DELUTION Build (Ex CRI)

(Text by Nikitha Sunil, intern at STIRworld.com)

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