"Geometry is humans' attempt to simplify form. By defining form through shapes and lines, we associate ourselves to a certain type of geometry, thus confining our life to the ordinary space created by the common geometry."

 

If we dare to think outside the constraints of the known geometry, it is possible for us to create extraordinary spaces that will transform the way we live.

If we ask you to think of a particular shape, for example, a square, it is very easy to associate it to a certain space or building - this is called as simplification. But how if instead of simplifying a square, we open up the possibilities of the square to be something entirely different? We can easily learn from the nature, and realize that it can indeed be more than just a square.

In Indonesia, form has been oversimplified so that we ended up with buildings rather than architecture. In 1888, Surabaya reached the peak of its sophistication as a city by adding a transportation network, the tram line, this marked the resurgence of Surabaya as Indonesia's major cities.

In 2017, the tram line network is set to be redeveloped, with a new major axis centered in Jalan Mayjend Sungkono. This will mark the second economic resurgence of Surabaya, strengthening its status as Indonesia's new modern city.

Indoor space vs Open Space ratio

Through this 'marketing, but also architectural' problem, we started our design process by projecting the ideal liveable space for a student, a person, a family, and elderly couples and have come through three different sizes and proportion that could accommodate the interchange ability of the future program of the balcony.

New traditional

Also referring to the traditional Indonesian house, whereas each house has an open terrace (called pendopo) and a spacious garden at the back, The Grand Stand offers a new way of apartment living in Indonesia. Here, we curate the qualities of a traditional house, and reinterpreted it as a new living typology. Basically, it is your ideal house, in the SKY.

Buffer

As it is destined for the users of the building, The Grand Stand ensures that each units has its own spacious, full width balconies, the continuous balcony creates a continuous greens that cascades up to the top of the building, creating a personal and customizable green building, a 21st century high performing green building.

The full width balconies also redefine the interior spaces, where every units are equipped with full height glasses to offer maximum daylighting to all interior spaces. This also create a greater connection between the indoor, the outdoor (garden) and the outer atmosphere (the sky). The Grand Stand offers a redefinition of connectivity, privacy, complexity of spaces, and of course, this majestic views of the surrounding city skylight.