By using rust-effect paint, achieved a weathered, patinated look that adds depth and charm to the architecture, which echoes the surrounding nature, the laterite, the reddish clay soil containing iron and aluminum. Rainwater serves as a dynamic element, revealing the building's appearance with natural shades of earthy rusted iron. The sloped roof design ensures natural sunlight filters through. In the sales area, a lowered floor design addresses feng shui principles. The relaxing counter, transitioning into a light-permeable corridor, guides visitors through a calming journey.
The sloped roof design posed challenges due to environmental and climatic constraints, particularly in adequately supporting the steel structure in laterite, found especially in humid zones. To overcome these obstacles through precise dimensioning and complex procedures. Additionally, using rust-effect paint posed difficulties because of the uncontrollable color variations. Ensuring a seamless appearance at material junctions required meticulous effort. Indoors, completing the ceiling design within a 7-meter-high space was another challenge that had to overcome both in design and execution.
With a commitment to the sustainability of the building and harmonizing with nature, the design team masterfully integrated outdoor scenery into interior spaces, endowing the space with a timeless texture that is seemingly enveloped in nature’s embrace. Framed views extend visual layers from water features and building facades into the interior spaces, achieving a perfect blend of the tangible and intangible.
By streamlining workflows and precisely measuring dimensions, selecting appropriately sized materials to minimize waste from cutting, reducing the use of artificial light by introducing natural lighting in the entrance and corridors. These efforts underscore their commitment to environmental responsibility, translating it into tangible action within the design process.