The Architecture and Landscape Design has to Address Storm Water and Humidity Management

Sukasantai Farmstay is located 960m to 1,020m above sea level, on the southeastern foot of Mt Gede – a stratovolcano. The gently sloping terrain is fringed with a lush bamboo valley that is acces- sible by foot on a trail path. Part of the beauty of the site is that it experiences rainy seasons that feature heavy thunderstorms and occasional mountain fogs. Thus the architecture and landscape design has to address storm water and humidity management, whilst keeping the space naturally ventilated and sheltered from the heavy rainfall. The large, low roof eaves were designed without a gutter to re-duce mosquito breeding, and to act as a rain curtain during heavy thunderstorms. 

Rainwater that is collected is channelled via a mini river with gravity-fed sediment filter. It is then channelled into the fish pond and water reservoir for farm irrigation. The  farmstay is accessible by a small road that is used by the other villages as the main thoroughfare to the main road. To reduce the occasional noise generated from the small road, build-ings are orientated away from the road, conceptually forming two courtyard spaces for the upper and lower accommodation tiers. 

The upper accommodation tiers, with a total of eight rooms, face the lush bamboo valley while the lower tiers with four rooms enjoy direct access to the fish pond and gardens. The main din- ing area forms the heart of the farmstay. It has a large communal kitchen with an open dining area that faces the beautiful landscape of Sukabumi. The space was designed to facilitate communal ac-tivities and gatherings. Key placement of the architecture was also informed by the existing mature trees on-site. By framing existing mature trees, the guest can enjoy panoramic views of the landscape whether indoors or outdoors. 

Project Information

Project Name: Sukasantai Farmstay 

Architect: Zhenru Goy, Indonesia 

Location: Sukabumi, Indonesia