exposed concrete and brick compose YSH house's facade in central java

YSH House harmonizes with the landscape of Semarang

YSH House, designed by Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects, is nestled within an aging residential enclave in Semarang, Central Java. Positioned adjacent to the parents’ gable-roofed home, the design embraces a modern aesthetic, prioritizing a west-facing mass with key openings oriented towards the north-south axis. The slim massing, distanced from neighboring walls on both sides, fosters optimal air circulation throughout, enhancing natural ventilation. The ground floor encompasses essential spaces such as a carport, guest bedroom, terrace, living, dining, kitchen, and service area, all overlooking an inner court garden for ample sunlight and ventilation. Ascending to the second level, a ramp adorned with skylights creates a dramatic spatial experience. The living room, albeit modest in size, features lofty ceilings, imparting a sense of expansiveness and seamlessly integrating with the upper floor.

YSH House prioritizes optimal ventilation with its slim massing design | all images by Pieter Kurniawan

Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Explores an Interplay of Materials

The second level hosts the main bedroom, workspace, and music room, interconnected by a corridor accentuated with wooden grating for a lightweight appearance. Dynamic mezzanine spaces are sculpted within the facade, adding intrigue to the music room. Exposed concrete and brick serve as primary materials, anchoring the design with their raw aesthetic. Terrazzo, teak wood, and ironwood flooring contribute to the tactile richness of the interiors, while expansive aluminum slide and hide windows in the dining area extend the living space seamlessly. YSH House by Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects emerges as a harmonious amalgamation of contrasting elements, skillfully unified through contemporary architectural expressions and nuanced detailing.

nestled in Semarang, YSH House blends modernity with tradition

essential spaces converge on the ground floor of YSH House

the main materials used in the house are exposed concrete and exposed brick

the inner court garden of YSH House bathes the interiors in natural light

ramp with a skylight detail on the roof creates a dramatic impression of the space

YSH House’s living room boasts lofty ceilings, creating an expansive feel

the living room seamlessly integrates with the upper floor

wide openings in the dining room area to the terrace and inner court use aluminum slide

the form details on the facade create a dynamic mezzanine space in the music room

all rooms are connected by a corridor that uses wooden grating materials to give a feel of floating

the main bedroom on the second floor features floor-to-ceiling openings

project info:

name: YSH House
architect: Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects | @wiyoganurdiansyaharchitects

design team: Wiyoga Nurdiansyah, Theodorus Mulyanandrio Wicaksono, Ananda Trisiana

area: 210,6 sqm

location: Semarang, Indonesia

photography: Pieter Kurniawan | @pieterkurniawanphotography

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom