To address the damp soil conditions, Eleena Jamil Architect positioned "Anjung" on the highest edge of the site, opening onto the main garden at the rear. Much of the existing vegetation has been preserved, providing immediate shade and helping to integrate the new structures into their surroundings.
The project draws on vernacular design, exploring forms dictated by the climate and local materials—bamboo, earth blocks, and recycled food containers—to create contemporary living and working spaces.
The house features living spaces organized around a central courtyard accessed via a covered terrace. The main social space is a spacious covered veranda that slopes down 1.5 meters, following the natural curves of the terrain.
All living spaces are single-bay and feature large openings. The roofs—constructed with bamboo trusses supported by bamboo columns and clad with recycled panels—create a series of slopes that drain into the courtyard, channeling rainwater into collection tanks.
The studio adopts a linear layout divided into two parts: a workspace and an area that combines a meeting room and workshop. The trusses are visible both inside and out, showcasing the craftsmanship of their joints. The north-facing roofs shade a corridor and connect the different volumes.
Lighting, large sliding glass doors on the south facade, and openings located at the top of the beams allow hot air to rise and escape naturally, keeping the interiors cool and comfortable for much of the day.
The project was built with load-bearing compressed earth blocks that were left exposed as the final finish. Concrete beams run around the perimeter, providing a robust base for the bamboo trusses —secured with custom-made metal connectors— and the bamboo columns inserted into steel tubes, keeping them dry and providing structural connection.
