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The housing problem is something which always rears its ugly head in this modern era,

And the increasingly limited space to be turned into residential areas is only adding to

the predicament. However the recent development of vertical villages, or more commonly known as apartments, might just be the answer. Of course it doesn’t mean that the existence of apartments in large cities will completely eradicate the housing problem in the areas. On the contrary, they can sometimes pose other dilemmas such as the uncomfortable feeling of being ‘trapped’ in a limited space inside an apartment or the fear of global warming as a result of the green house effect caused by glass-front high rise buildings. There are also concerns about lack of open green areas in the vicinity of the apartment buildings. Bearing these in mind, PT.Bakrieland Development Tbk is introducing its latest offering in the residential market, ‘The Wave,’ which is a part of the Rasuna Epicentrum development.

This apartment block consists of a vertical housing complex which is fully integrated with other existing in the locality and incorporates an eco-friendly design. Employing the green architecture concept, The Wave showcases a comfortable pedestrian circulation along with vast green areas throughout the compound at its crowning feature. This pedestrian circulation also functions as an open area which links other blocks in the compound. The design is chosen to prevent the common segregated feeling seen in many superblock projects in the greater Jakarta where each block appears to stand alone without any link to other blocks. This tends to result in haphazard pedestrian lanes, something which is hoped to be avoided in The Wave apartments.

Set on an area of 3.5 ha, The Wave Rasuna Epicentrum is a part of Rasuna Epicentrum superblock. In line with the green architecture concept of the building, 70% of the available site is deliberately turned into open green spaces which function as a pedestrian area, a park, and a public circulation lane complete with various supporting facilities, such as lighting. Smooth transition is evident in the integration of its architectural shapes. The pedestrian area which leads to various places in the compound is designed to be comfortable and safe for the occupants to use. In addition, the apartment’s eco-friendly design highlights its humanistic approach to improve the quality of life for its tenants by enabling an efficient a well as optimum interaction between them.

The shapes of The Wave’s facades are obtained from the architectural analysis of drop off circulation, main circulation, human circulation, open areas, people’s attitude of their natural surroundings, as well as the site contour. This analysis results in the construction of 2 blocks, with the rear block built as high rise building while the front takes the form of a low rise building. This arrangement provides a wider and clearer view of the surrounding areas from all apartment units. One major selling point of The Wave is its array of wide open spaces planted with lush greeneries that bridge part of the compound. This connectedness helps make the public spaces appear as an entity. Another plus point here is the rood top garden at the crown of the low rise apartment which functions as the first   podium where occupants can socialize or conduct other outdoor activities. The

If you are going to buy a new house there are several details that you should refer before getting started .One of the highly imperative is your budget. Your budget plays a major role in buying a home and how you are going to move further. There are two different things that go into your budget. First, you need to look at your monthly income .If you are getting a steady paycheck then it is easy to move forward . On the other side if you are self employed it will be little bit complicated.

If you mess up this process you could end up in a bad situation. Now you know your monthly income , the next step is to consider your expenses. This includes everything from utilities to loans to money that you need for fun. When you know all of your expenses, you can then decrease that number from the money that you make each month. you can probably guess how much you can afford to a home. As you can see, a budget is very important if you are going to be buying a new home. Not only it will help you to prepare for the buying procedure, but it will also help you when you own your home . Sure, you may be able to get away without planning your budget but this is not a risk that you should be willing to take.

The vast advances of the property world in large cities can sometimes confuse city dwellers when it comes to choosing the best housing options, a choice that they must consider carefully. A cornucopia of apartments is on offer in every corner of the city, each flaunting its own characteristic. It is therefore a crowning quality for an apartment block to have a distinctive and unique trait that sets it apart from its competitors. Most modern city dwellers are known to have complex daily activities and it is imperative for them to be able to relax properly at the end of the day. To spend their idyllic time in the comfort of their living quarters is what most of them want, and a residential that is both cozy, secure , and able to reflect the particular needs of the occupants is what they are looking for. However, the idealistic notion of owning a house in a horizontal housing complex-preferably in the city center and even better, close to the office-is hard to achieve in a city where land is at a premium. So the next best option into live in a vertical village-an apartment block.

One apartment block which offers the comforts of living in a landed house is Nirvana Avana Apartment. It is designed to bring the concept of horizontal living into the vertical block each unit is fitted with facilities similar to a landed house, including a garden This is made possible with its existence of large balconies and pool decks. In some units and penthouses, private pools are available ad the back.

The design of Nirvana Avana Apartment was slightly altered in the construction phase. Originally, the design was done by SCDA which came up with a grand with an efficient modulation construction where each floor is divided into 4 units. The straight columns fitted perfectly with the plan and the surrounding areas. However, Aboday had another vision to make the building appear more distinctive and attractive. In later construction, Nirvana Avana Apartment applies the concept of topical living into its vertical design. This is evident in the various open areas circling the perimeter of each unit in the from of balconies (which can also serve as green areas) as well as 2.5m overhangs. In addition, the overhangs can be used to catch and pour out excessive rainwater during the rainy season. The use of air conditioning in each unit is minimized as a result of the ‘shaded areas’ under the overhangs that help reduce the heat of the sun. Other open areas in several units (balconies and swimming pools) cantilever out over the perimeter of the building, enabling the areas to be turned into green spaces. With the cantilevered structure, the façade juts out and are noticeable in several parts of the building, adding to the striking and unique flavor to he overall construction. This façade design was one of the main considerations in creating the apartment block as frontage is one part of the building which occupants see, walk past, enjoy every time of the day. A ‘successful’ façade design is expected to provide a sense of comfort for the occupants while at the same time instill a dynamic drive to boost their spirit the day-to-day activities.

Nirvana Avana Apartment offers a luxury amidst an architectural grandeur for its tenants, something which is never before available in the apartment scene in the greater Jakarta. The extensive green areas provided by the balconies-on the ground floor and the floors I above it – are expected to turn it into a green and eco- friendly building in the future. It will not be a surprise if parts of the building become some sort of hanging gardens, with lush vegetation planted on each floor. Another asset of Nirvana Avana Apartment is its unconventional design which sets it apart from other apartment blocks in the Kemang vicinity. It makes use of both glass and natural stone materials to create more texture in the exterior of the building. The extended   balconies and swimming pools appear as small canopies, augmenting the Nirvana Avana Apartment’s desire to portray a distinctive modern outlook in the tropics.

The modernist is echoed in the interior of the units which employ the eclectic=modern theme. It marries practicality of modern living with the romantic beauty of quaint constructions. The modern theme is highlighted with the use of wood and steel materials while the old- world charm can be seen in the vast array of organic shapes in the interior elements. A twist in the interior design helps create a romantic sense for its e of comfort for its residents, with natural light coming into the apartment units and hidden lighting in several corners to beautifully illuminate the rooms. The construction of Nirvana Avana Apartment showcases more texture rather than materials. The amalgamation of glass elements, rendered walls, and aluminum surfaces, coupled with the extreme façade positioning as well as the balconies, creates a one-of-a-kind look. Overall, the building’s interior lends the appearance of a relief wall which plays with surfaces and shadows.

The public facilities on offer here include a laundry, a fitness centre, a parking area, all of which are located on the ground floor. Boasting an exclusive design, Nirvana Avana upants to the apartment units belonging to them, thus ensuring complete privacy for its residents.