Container Village

Redefining Urban Living with Kampong Container

Professional Work – 2019 | Urban Housing Research, Modular Design | East Jakarta, Indonesia

Type: Collaborative work in the Professional Competition by Perumnas (National Urban Development Corporation)

Award: Top 10 & Semifinalist

Contributions: Research, Concept, Design, BIM Modeling & Visualization

Software: Revit, Lumion & Adobe Photoshop

Collaborators: Arnott Ferels, Cathleen Charity & Oliver Kenny

This project revolutionizes urban living in East Jakarta by employing an innovative housing approach using modular containers. Strategically placed near vital amenities, the development introduces two housing types, Type A and Type B, catering to different resident configurations. The inclusion of a plugin system boosts user mobility and facilitates an efficient, organic building process within the Kampong Container. Drawing inspiration from Indonesian culture, communal spaces on each floor cultivate a sense of community, encouraging self-economy and self-energy. Prioritizing sustainability and cultural values, the project addresses Jakarta’s housing requirements while reshaping contemporary living standards.

Introduction

An innovative housing project in East Jakarta repurposes a vacant plot initially designated for high-rises. Strategically located near TransJakarta bus stops, mosques, and schools, the site leverages Jakarta’s container accessibility. Challenges include ergonomic adjustments and affordable housing demand. Opportunities involve surplus containers, Gen Y and Z entering the market, and addressing wealth gaps. The project aims to meet Jakarta’s housing needs by capitalizing on container advantages and embracing the city’s unique characteristics.

Method: Unit Configuration

Architectural model illustrating the operational principles of the plugin system.

Development Phase

Plugin System

Design

Plan

Concept: Self-economy

The communal spaces on each floor deck and atrium, inspired by Indonesian culture, encourage a sense of togetherness and gathering. The Indonesian cultural characteristics of the market concept in the Kampong Container (Container Village) can also contribute to the local economy.

Concept: Self-energy

The rooftop and decks of each floor are equipped with ecological independent energy sources such as vertical gardens, solar panels, fish ponds, and wind turbines.

Concept: Self-installation

The plugin system, which allows for user mobility, contributes to the high efficiency and organic building process in the Kampung Kontainer (Container Village).