The Aperture House


Type: Residential
Site Area: 1160.25 sqm
GFA / GIA:  960.67 sqm
Storeys: 2

A Sanctuary of Tropical Modernism and Layered Privacy

The Vision
Where does open, contemporary living meet the need for essential privacy? This residential project explores the delicate balance between
connecting with a lush tropical environment and providing a serene, secluded sanctuary for its inhabitants. Our goal was to create a facade that is not merely a barrier, but an active element of the architecture—one that breathes, filters light, and defines the living experience within.

The Verdant Brutalist Residence


Location: Jakarta
Type: Residential - Interior Design
Site Area: 300 sqm
GFA / GIA: 225 sqm
Storeys: 2

A Dialogue Between Raw Materiality and Tropical Serenity

The Concept
This residence was conceived as a sanctuary designed to redefine tropical modernism. The client brief demanded a home that felt substantial and protective, yet open and permeable to the natural environment. Our response was to establish a rigorous dialogue between opposing elements the raw, cool weight of cast concrete and the organic warmth of dark timber and lush vegetation. The result is a home of quiet power, where architecture frames nature at every turn.

The Cantilever House


Location: Jakarta
Type: Residential -  Architecture Design
Site Area: 300 sqm
GFA / GIA: 225 sqm
Storeys: 2

A rigorous exploration of form and materiality, this project leverages structural engineering to create architectural drama. The design is immediately defined by the juxtaposition of three distinct material palettes: industrial weathered steel, natural river stone, and warm, dark timber.

The Coastal Modern Retreat


Location: Jakarta
Type: Residential - Interior Design
Site Area: 260 sqm
GFA / GIA: 292 sqm
Storeys: 2

Where resort living meets residential permanence. This custom home was designed to blur the lines between indoor luxury and the surrounding tropical landscape. Our approach focused on creating soaring volumes and open-plan living, grounded by a sophisticated palette of travertine stone and natural timber. Key architectural features include a double-height living atrium with full-span glazing, a bespoke skylit master suite, and a spa-inspired wet room. This project showcases our firm’s dedication to crafting serene, light-filled environments that elevate daily rituals into luxurious experiences.

The Floating Sanctuary

Front view of 'The Floating Sanctuary,' a two-story tropical modern residence by Klastera Architect, featuring a natural material palette.

Location: Jakarta
Type: Residential - Architecture Design
Site Area: 260 sqm
GFA / GIA: 292 sqm
Storeys: 2

The Vision
Conceived as a private oasis amidst lush, verdant surroundings, this project redefines modern residential luxury. The design objective was to create a home that doesn’t just sit on the land, but engages in a quiet dialogue with it. We set out to design a transitional threshold—a facade that offers absolute privacy from the street while immediately immersing the homeowner in a feeling of a secluded, high-end retreat the moment they arrive.

Architectural Narrative & Materiality
The defining characteristic of this facade is a deliberate study in architectural contrasts: weight versus lightness, and raw texture versus refined geometry.
The ground plane is anchored by monolithic, rough-hewn stone walls. These organic, tactile boundaries ground the structure, providing a profound sense of permanence, security, and connection to the earth. In striking contrast, the stark, minimalist upper volume features clean lines and smooth finishes, engineered to appear as though it is floating effortlessly above the heavy stone beneath it.