00:00 Hi OG, I'm Architect JM and welcome to this industrial Japandi home.
00:04 Come on, let's go inside.
00:06 The inspiration of the owner is more of like calmness.
00:28 So we want a space that feels light when you enter the space.
00:33 The inception was sort of inside the pandemic.
00:37 So during the pandemic, of course, there was a lot of spaces that needed to be transformed or retrofitted into workspaces.
00:44 So the challenge was how do we create a work from home setup that's not just forced.
00:52 So there's this concept of activity-based workspace.
00:55 So you have spaces that can be creative, you have spaces that you can focus, there's spaces that you can collaborate in.
01:02 So I think here in our space, it's more of like we have those spaces that are still conducive to work conditions.
01:10 It's really like thinking about how the owner wants his lifestyle to be in the space.
01:17 So thinking about it in the long term, how do you execute properly your work while being at home.
01:25 So the initial design was more of an industrial look.
01:29 So in terms of industrial look, you'd have these very rough elements.
01:34 So very rustic, you'd have bricks involved, exposed ceilings, a lot of very bare finishes.
01:42 But when we were exploring it further, the Japanese-style, Scandinavian materials resonated more.
01:51 So we sort of transitioned from industrial to more Japanese, traditional, Scandinavian designs.
02:09 Ever since I've been working from home, I've realized that I need a bigger space and a more comfortable space.
02:18 Because every time I notice that my productivity is degrading, since the space is light and there's no natural light.
02:26 So that's why I decided to find someone who can help me to have a more comfortable space for working and for relaxing.
02:35 Actually, at first, I really had no idea on how to build a house or who to hire or get to talk to.
02:43 And I did a lot of research online, mainly through Facebook.
02:48 So I was searching for architects, contractors, and I saw the Facebook page of Architect JM.
02:57 And that's where it all started. I was looking for sample work, portfolios, because his designs are all modern and elegant.
03:07 And that's what I was really looking for.
03:09 My style is mostly go for clean lines and of course elegant.
03:15 And it's supposed to have a purpose behind everything.
03:18 So in terms of spaces, we want like, it's not just there to make it look good.
03:23 It should have a purpose. So in terms of the way I do things, of course, when you get an architect,
03:30 it's always going to be, there's a specific set of influence from the architect.
03:35 For me, I think it's important to have chemistry with the owner.
03:39 Because if you don't have that chemistry, you probably have different directions.
03:43 Fortunately for me, I think for the owner and the architect, in this case, we're aligned in terms of values.
03:51 [Music]
04:02 So in terms of materials, we have just paint, we have wood elements as well as white, grays,
04:09 very natural, very toned down materials.
04:12 So that you can achieve a light feeling.
04:14 [Music]
04:20 From the outside, you'll be greeted by a lot of greeneries.
04:24 So you have a garden there. It keeps with the theme of Japanese style design.
04:29 When you enter, you're greeted by the sunken living area.
04:34 This is where the owner spends his relaxation time with.
04:39 Sometimes he has viewing parties here, maybe watch a movie.
04:44 It's a very relaxing place because it's sunken.
04:47 It's sort of like the building hugs you in a way, that you're within the building.
04:51 So it's really a place for relaxation and creativity.
04:54 It's also where you have the view of the garden and the sky at the same time.
04:57 [Music]
05:01 Next, we have the kitchen space.
05:03 It's where you have your social gathering space.
05:07 It's a bit informal.
05:09 So you have a place where you can cook and have a meal with your friends.
05:13 This is more a common use than the dining outside.
05:18 So moving on to the outside, we have dining space there which seats around 5 to 6 people.
05:23 So this is where you want barbecues probably or maybe in the middle of the night,
05:27 you'd have a few guests over.
05:29 That's a great place to hang out in.
05:32 [Music]
05:36 So going up, we have this open staircase.
05:39 So this open staircase, it's not like a concrete solid block of staircase.
05:44 So that the elements flow throughout the house.
05:48 And then you have the bedroom.
05:51 So the bedroom, of course, is where the owner sleeps.
05:54 This is also where he works, which is most of the time work from home.
05:58 [Music]
06:00 And then, of course, you have the walk-in closet and the toilet.
06:05 [Music]
06:08 Of course, keeping with the minimalist concept, it's important to have minimal clutter as well.
06:14 So to achieve that, we have a lot of hidden storage that is incorporated in the design.
06:19 [Music]
06:21 The orientation of the property, we've utilized the east and west.
06:26 We've utilized the north, but at the same time, the south, which is the highest heat gain.
06:31 You have these two huge windows in the living area.
06:34 But your first reaction is probably, "It's so hot, architect."
06:37 But the thing is, it's actually oriented towards the north.
06:40 So when it's on the north, you have less direct, actually no direct sunlight.
06:46 It's all indirect because the sun rises from the east and then sets in the west.
06:50 And then the highest exposure of the sun is the south.
06:53 That's where we actually located most of the storage, the service areas, as well as the toilet and bath.
06:59 Because normally, you don't need the coolness in this space.
07:03 So that's where we located it.
07:05 [Music]
07:09 My brand is more of a lighthearted design.
07:12 Lighthearted in the sense that you have plenty of natural light,
07:16 but at the same time, you're allowing natural ventilation to flow through the property.
07:20 So from the east and west, you'd have these low windows here, the jalousees.
07:25 That's actually supposed to capture wind from the east or northeast from Amihan.
07:30 And then for Exhaust, the wind actually flows through the property on the higher windows.
07:35 So from the higher windows, those are oriented towards the southwest.
07:39 So that's how the prevailing winds are captured throughout this house.
07:43 So the air exchange is primarily optimal in this case.
07:48 And lastly, of course, the orientation of less required cooling in the south.
07:55 I think that's something that's unique here.
07:57 Consider the sun, but at the same time, you capture the wind elements throughout the property.
08:03 [Music]
08:05 My favorite spot in the house is the sunken living area.
08:09 Since I feel that in this house, the features are not that you have the two big windows
08:15 that have a view of the garden and the sky.
08:18 And also, I really like the customized couch that is very well integrated with the sunken floor.
08:24 Because here, it's very open. You can see everything in the house when I'm in the sunken area.
08:29 That's my favorite spot.
08:31 So the lot area is actually 1,500 square meters, which is huge.
08:37 But there's two buildings now and a few structures within the property.
08:41 So the challenge, of course, is to how do we locate the project within that crowded space.
08:47 So in terms of the floor area, it's around 175 square meters, the building alone.
08:54 It's the ground floor, you have the second floor or the loft, and then you have the outdoor area, which is the dining area.
09:01 [Music]
09:09 The construction started around June and it finished around December.
09:12 So around six months in construction phase.
09:15 So I would say it's fairly fast.
09:17 There were minor fixes that came along around January, but the owner was able to move in around December.
09:24 So in terms of challenge, I think it's during the pandemic, we went through four different potential contractors.
09:32 Finding the right contractor with the right budget, as well as in timeline, is I think the most challenging aspect of it.
09:39 So we were lucky enough to work with a PK builders.
09:42 So they were able to deliver the project within expectation and within the timeframe allocated.
09:48 First advice is find someone who can help you create your vision.
09:54 And don't just go around picking people.
09:57 You have to be careful because it costs a lot of money.
10:02 You also need to be sure in your design.
10:04 In construction, it's hard to do it all over again.
10:07 You need to be decisive on what you really want.
10:10 Think for long term on how you will live there.
10:13 I think building a home should be thought of as something long term.
10:18 So it's not just something that you try to solve the problems, your pain points in your old house.
10:25 It's supposed to be like a picture that you paint for the future of how you want to live your life.
10:31 So definitely think about your lifestyle, how do you want to spend your life.
10:36 I mean doctors save lives, but architects sort of like envision a place that you could actually spend your life in.
10:43 So think about it in the long term, definitely.
10:45 Try to make it maaliwala, of course.
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