Building in the Tropics

In Eko Prawoto’s house, times, places and materials blend in an architectural pastiche.

With this restaurant roof, architect Effan Adhiwira shows just what impressive structures can be built from bamboo

Architect Achmad Tardiyana went for recyclable materials for his home. What is more: On the ground floor it morphs into a public space.

In Andra Matin’s house, most of the time is actually spent indoor-outdoors – protected by concrete and plants.

Current projects in Indonesia reveal exciting ideas on how to build in the Tropics. Twelve such exemplary edifices are currently on show at Deutsches Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt/Main. Adeline Seidel spoke with the curators Avianti Armand and Setiadi Sopandi.