floating wood logs and tropical interiors adorn 'kayu kayu' restaurant in indonesia

located in north serpong, indonesia, architecture studio W office has introduced the ‘kayu-kayu’ restaurant and venue space, created to accommodate family gatherings, corporate events and casual hangouts. the restaurant’s clientele comes from various backgrounds; wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans. influenced by this piece of information, the architects tried to incorporate the clients’ characters into the design process. 

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adorned with a variety of wood logs floating 4 meters above the ground, the design of the facade is inspired by the clients’ background in craftsmanship. it is not only a shading device, but ultimately a symbol for the restaurant. the interiors are very bright, breezy, and lush; and the inclusion of nature is very apparent in the establishment as all furnitures, sculptures, and decorations are made of recycled woods.

the open floor plan is organized by a structural grid with a void in the middle for vertical circulation and an operable skylight above. a double spiral staircase wraps around a giant alstonia tree with a koi fishpond below. the first floor is mainly used as a restaurant and cafe, while the second floor serves as an event space with a bar and a terrace overlooking the garden area. each detail from the spiral staircase, door window frame to skylights are custom designed, showcasing wood and steel joinery, using locally sourced materials.

project info:

name: kayu kayu restaurant
architecture office: W office
lead architect: joe willendra
design team: maria fiona, ken wiryadi
interior design: domisilium studio
location: north serpong, indonesia

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom