mama linda ecolodge in flores blends modern forms + vernacular bamboo construction

the ecolodge offers renewed appreciation for ‘archaic’ materials

an eco-friendly social hub 

Designed in modern forms using vernacular material, the Mama Linda Ecolodge by bambuso.id is an attempt to enable renewed appreciation for archaic techniques. To start, the team used the Dendrocalamus asper giant and Gigantochloa apus bamboo species to build the foundations of the building, each treated on site and made bug resistant.

The resulting architecture’s high-pitched roof, inspired by the traditional houses of Ngada in the Turetogo valley, allows for a free flow of rainwater. Additionally, the use of organic building materials ensures thermal comfort and an inviting ambiance at the Ecolodge — creating an environment-friendly facility ideal for small group gatherings and workshops.

the environmental-friendly facility is ideal for small group gatherings and workshops

bamboo: material for the future?

‘The whole development process was a meaningful learning experience to many involved in the project. Bamboo is one of the most versatile plants familiar to many cultures in the Americas, the Pacific, Africa, and Asia. Its uniqueness and sustainable qualities have made it the material for the future. Indeed, the district of Ngada in Flores is home to highland villages of the Ngada people. Surrounded by bamboo forests, they have lived self-sufficiently for generations. And bamboo construction has been part of its tradition,’ concludes bambuso.id.

high-pitched roof inspired by the traditional house of Ngada

bar and kitchen building

organic building materials ensure thermal comfort and an inviting atmosphere

using Dendrocalamus asper giant and Gigantochloa apus for construction 

these structures were sculpted using a Balinese bamboo knife

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project info:

name: Mama Linda Ecolodge

location: Flores, Indonesia 

design: bambuso.id 

team: Andrea Fitrianto, Isabella van der Griend, Rakha Shonigiya, Saka Suwirna

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom