Spaces with presence.

Interior architecture / Jakarta + Bali

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KARSARA contemporary tropical residence interior
Living Pavilion, 2024
01 Selected Architectural Monographs
Hover / Click to expand monograph 2023 — 2026 · 8 VOLS
Rumah Cilandak
01 Rumah Cilandak 2024
01 / Private Residence 2024

Rumah Cilandak

South Jakarta

Monolithic cast board-marked concrete, reclaimed Javanese teak & internal courtyard reflection pool.

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Tebing Sanctuary
02 Tebing Sanctuary 2024
02 / Forest Retreat 2024

Tebing Sanctuary

Ubud, Bali

Compacted rammed earth, dark volcanic basalt & open-air pavilions cantilevered over the Ayung ravine.

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Menteng Residence
03 Menteng Residence 2023
03 / Heritage Conservation 2023

Menteng Residence

Central Jakarta

Restored mahogany timber louvers, chalky lime plaster & bespoke unlacquered bronze joinery.

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Dua Hati Atelier
04 Dua Hati Atelier 2026
04 / Atelier & Gallery 2026

Dua Hati Atelier

Bandung, West Java

Sunken mountain atelier carved into volcanic slope, tactile board-marked concrete & recycled ironwood.

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Canggu Coastal Pavilion
05 Canggu Pavilion 2026
05 / Coastal Pavilion 2026

Canggu Pavilion

Badung, Bali

Terracotta breeze block lattice filtering sea winds, micro-cement slabs & peaceful reflection pools.

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Nusantara Heritage Pavilion
06 Nusantara Pavilion 2026
06 / Civic Pavilion 2026

Nusantara Pavilion

IKN, East Kalimantan

Hand-split ironwood shingles canopy elevated over rainforest floor, framed by a curved bamboo vault.

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Bukit Penida Sanctuary
07 Bukit Penida 2026
07 / Cliffside Resort 2026

Bukit Penida

Nusa Penida, Bali

Cantilevered off-white karst limestone bastions, salt-treated mature teak & infinite horizon waters.

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Dharmawangsa Residence
08 Dharmawangsa 2026
08 / Private Residence 2026

Dharmawangsa

South Jakarta

Dark volcanic basalt bastions, double-height interior rain garden & massive bronze pivot pocket doors.

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02 Studio
Practice Architecture & Interior Design
Locations Jakarta & Bali, Indonesia
Ethos Tectonic Honesty & Tropical Climate

Quiet spaces, crafted with tectonic honesty and enduring presence.

KARSARA is an architecture and spatial design practice grounded in tropical climate intelligence, acoustic serenity, and geological permanence. We design private residences, retreat pavilions, and bespoke interiors that celebrate raw Javanese teak, volcanic stone, and the quiet passage of natural daylight.

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Interior Architecture

Spatial carving, bespoke volumetric planning, atmospheric lighting, and acoustic calibration.

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Architectural Commissions

Site-responsive tropical modernism, passive airflow systems, rammed earth, and monolithic concrete structures.

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Bespoke Objects & Joinery

Handcrafted solid timber furnishings, architectural bronze ironmongery, and custom natural stone fixtures.

KARSARA Material Study & Atelier Workbench
Material Study
Teak, Basalt & Bronze Atelier Specimen, 2024
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