CI House is located in a residential neighbourhood in North Bandung, with the building’s front façade oriented to the west. To mitigate heat from the intense afternoon sun, the west-facing elevation is designed with a solid wall and a series of slender horizontal openings. This composition allows natural light and airflow into the interior while minimizing heat gain—a strategy rooted in passive tropical design principles.
The house is articulated into three distinct volumes, each serving different functions and spatial experiences. The primary volume contains private spaces such as the master bedroom and master bathroom. The secondary volume accommodates the children's bedrooms and bathroom. The third volume houses service areas including the maid quarter and utility spaces. These volumes are arranged around a central open-air courtyard, forming an inner court layout that organizes both circulation and environmental performance.
This courtyard-centric scheme ensures that every room benefits from direct exposure to natural light and ventilation. Generous openings and a staggered spatial arrangement encourage cross ventilation, while strategically placed brick cavities and operable gaps promote continuous airflow throughout the house. These passive strategies reduce the need for mechanical cooling and enhance indoor thermal comfort.
The façade reflects a clean and restrained aesthetic, defined by minimal lines and the use of bitumen roofing—a lightweight and durable solution well-suited for tropical climates, while reinforcing the home’s contemporary architectural expression.
CI House is located in a residential neighbourhood in North Bandung, with the building’s front façade oriented to the west. To mitigate heat from the intense afternoon sun, the west-facing elevation is designed with a solid wall and a series of slender horizontal openings. This composition allows natural light and airflow into the interior while minimizing heat gain—a strategy rooted in passive tropical design principles.
The house is articulated into three distinct volumes, each serving different functions and spatial experiences. The primary volume contains private spaces such as the master bedroom and master bathroom. The secondary volume accommodates the children's bedrooms and bathroom. The third volume houses service areas including the maid quarter and utility spaces. These volumes are arranged around a central open-air courtyard, forming an inner court layout that organizes both circulation and environmental performance.
This courtyard-centric scheme ensures that every room benefits from direct exposure to natural light and ventilation. Generous openings and a staggered spatial arrangement encourage cross ventilation, while strategically placed brick cavities and operable gaps promote continuous airflow throughout the house. These passive strategies reduce the need for mechanical cooling and enhance indoor thermal comfort.
The façade reflects a clean and restrained aesthetic, defined by minimal lines and the use of bitumen roofing—a lightweight and durable solution well-suited for tropical climates, while reinforcing the home’s contemporary architectural expression.
CI House is located in a residential neighbourhood in North Bandung, with the building’s front façade oriented to the west. To mitigate heat from the intense afternoon sun, the west-facing elevation is designed with a solid wall and a series of slender horizontal openings. This composition allows natural light and airflow into the interior while minimizing heat gain—a strategy rooted in passive tropical design principles.
The house is articulated into three distinct volumes, each serving different functions and spatial experiences. The primary volume contains private spaces such as the master bedroom and master bathroom. The secondary volume accommodates the children's bedrooms and bathroom. The third volume houses service areas including the maid quarter and utility spaces. These volumes are arranged around a central open-air courtyard, forming an inner court layout that organizes both circulation and environmental performance.
This courtyard-centric scheme ensures that every room benefits from direct exposure to natural light and ventilation. Generous openings and a staggered spatial arrangement encourage cross ventilation, while strategically placed brick cavities and operable gaps promote continuous airflow throughout the house. These passive strategies reduce the need for mechanical cooling and enhance indoor thermal comfort.
The façade reflects a clean and restrained aesthetic, defined by minimal lines and the use of bitumen roofing—a lightweight and durable solution well-suited for tropical climates, while reinforcing the home’s contemporary architectural expression.
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