The city of Cirebon in Indonesia lying in the province of West Java is vastly influenced by its heritage. One can even find a blend of vernacular and modern architecture living together creating an awestruck contrast in the cityscape. Cirebon being a port city has attracted a lot of visitors over the past. Hence, the local culture varies from Java Pasisiran which is a brew of Banten, Pekalongan, Semarang, Sundanese, Chinese, Arabic-Islamic, and European cultures and every other city the cultural impact on the vernacular architectural style of Cirebon is evident. Cirebon’s local architectural style is in context to its geographical conditions and characteristics of natural resources. Modern architecture in the city is however irrespective of these. Cirebon has an architectural influence of the Dutch which were once rulers of Java. The cityscape is dominated by the two palaces at the heart of the land dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and a Masjid standing in between these two structures. The modern architecture of the city is, however, that of any city in a developing country i.e. tremendously influenced by industrialization in the field of architecture & representing the present economic conditions of the city. The local architects practicing influence the modern architecture evolving in the city.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
1. Beddo Design Concept
Scope of services: Interior design and residential architecture
Types of Built Projects: Bungalows, Villa, Salon, Office interiors, Cafe, Clinics
Locations of Built Projects: Major works are at Jakarta, Bandung, and Cirebon cities.
Style of work: Soft, modern interior style. The contemporary style of work in all projects. Innovative and compatible designs.
Website: www.beddodesignconcept.co.id
The Beddo Design Concept architects work by the motto, “Harmony of the soul-mind and style is the best living concept. They derived their name from the Japanese language representing uniqueness. They reflect their motto in all the proposed and developed interior designs in their projects. They have finished more than 200 projects since early 2000 and have much more ongoing.
2. Moonhaus Design
Scope of services: Interior design and residential architecture
Types of Built Projects: Bungalows, restaurants, cafes, offices, boutiques
Locations of Built Projects: Kuningan, Cirebon, Jawa Barat
Style of work: Chic and classy arrangements with contrasts of vibrant colors
Website: www.moonhausdesigns.com
The Moon Haus Design is a firm based in Cirebon and has its works across the city. They specialize in interior and have tried their hands-on landscape design too. They practice in the contemporary style of architecture. They work with dim colors and contrast them by highlighting some elements or objects in vibrant colors. A highlight of prominent landscape elements is also a feature of their design.
3. Bella Home Design
Scope of services: Residential architecture
Types of Built Projects: Bungalows and Villas
Locations of Built Projects: Cirebon, Vienna, Mclean, Fairfax, Falls Church, Arlington, and Metro DC Area
Style of work: Inspired by the colonial style of architecture and a hint of modern
Website: www.bellahomedesign.com
The Bella Home Design has a vast spread of working field. One can observe their style of working as modern inspired by the colonial architecture. Their houses have repetitive features which highlight their significant style. The sloping roofs and stone claddings are some of them.
4. CV. Bella Indo Selaras
Scope of services: Interior and exterior architecture and furniture design
Types of Built Projects: Residential and Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Style of work: Modern style of architecture.
Website: www.bellahome-interiordesigner.business.site.com
The CV. Bella Indo Selaras mainly deals with interior architecture and furniture and exterior facade design. They have varying styles of architecture and practice locally.
5. Cirebon Interior
Scope of services: residential and interior architecture
Types of Built Projects: Residential, interior, and workspace
Locations of Built Projects: Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Style of work: Classy and eclectic designs molding as per clients
Website: www.cireboninterior.id
The Cirebon Interior is a firm based in Cirebon, Indonesia specialized in residential interior projects. Their style of work is contemporary. They provide innovative furniture arrangement solutions resulting in increased efficiency and user-friendly design.
6. Rancang Bangun Pilar Mas
Scope of services: Turnkey architecture building and renovation services
Types of Built Projects: Bungalows, apartment schemes, Interior, residential renovation
Locations of Built Projects: Java Barat, Indonesia
Style of work: the contemporary, modern style of architecture
Website: www.rancangbangunrumah.co.id
The Rancang Bangun is a venture of Pilar Mas group of companies. They provide turnkey construction services for new and renovation of old architectural projects across Jawa Bharat. They provide both interior and exterior design solutions for residential architecture.
7. Oval Bangun Konstruksi
Scope of services: residential and commercial architecture
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Religious building, offices, factories
Locations of Built Projects: Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Style of work: irresolute architectural style with each project typology.
Website: www.oval-bangun-konstruksi.business.site.com
Oval Bangun Konstruski deals with residential, commercial, institutional, and even religious architecture in an irresolute architectural style but mostly modern with elements adapted as per need depending on building typology.
8. Jasa Lines Arsitek
Scope of services: residential exterior and interior architecture
Types of Built Projects: bungalows, villas, apartments
Locations of Built Projects: Cirebon, Indonesia
Style of work: Unique and innovative design solutions for techniques and materials
Website: www.jasa_arsitek_cirebon.com
Lines Arsitek firm works in Cirebon city in residential architecture. Their work showcases innovative design solutions. They have explored a vast variety of materials and construction techniques and continue to do so.
9. Rapro Interior & Branding
Scope of services: interior architectural design solutions
Types of Built Projects: interior of residential, offices, small commercial, and landscape
Locations of Built Projects: Cirebon, Jawa Barat.
Style of work: Design solutions creating pleasing aesthetics especially to boost the required ambience
Website: www.raprointeriorandbranding.com
Informal interior design mainly in the cafe and outdoor casual hangout spaces. Use of landscape and cladding elements to highlight the design.
10. Kanya Interior
Scope of services: interior architectural design solutions
Types of Built Projects: Interior of residential, offices, boutiques, cafeterias
Locations of Built Projects: Cirebon, West Jawa
Style of work: Design solutions suitable to the use of space and client requirements. Swank design style to fitting spaces
Website: www.kanyainterior.com
The posh interior design of both commercial and residential alike. Kid’s rooms are a highlight to their portfolio with lively and cheerful spaces, one would expect for a kid.