Graha PDSI

Object : Office

Status : Competition Winner

Stages : Detailed Drawing

Jakarta, Indonesia

May 2022 - December 2022

Roles:

Lead Architect and Project Manager

Project along with:

Sarekat Rancang, Surabaya

Architect Team:

M. Imam Adly

Michael Yohanes

Hega Darany

Graha PDSI Building is one of the building assets owned by PT Patra Drilling Contractor, PT Pertamina subsidiary of Indonesia’s oil and gas companies. Their efforts to reactivate its assets are by rejuvenating the old face of Graha PDSI into something new and fresh through a closed competition. This building was built in 1995 and is located at Jalan Matraman Raya No. 87, East Jakarta. It consists of ten floors and two basements.

Sarekat Rancang won this work through a closed tender scheme organised by PT PDC because the design method differed from other bidders. Our approach was letting architecture get more input from other branches of knowledge to enrich the design decision.

Whenever it comes to talking about identity, Pertamina has its own identity. We start by looking at some of their Buildings to determine what colour we should attach and its gesture.

Some of Pertamina's buildings use a white base colour with solid shapes and line accents to form the character of the building. In colour psychology, white is a symbol of new beginnings. White is synonymous with positivity. Seeing white can increase optimism and give people hope.

Straight vertical lines can be associated with upright objects such as tree trunks, monuments, and monumental objects. In form, it gives the impression of stability, strength and grandeur.

For the material used, it is already predetermined to choose between perforated metal, aluminium composite panel, or either way, and it can be both.

Jalan Matraman is one of the main roads in East Jakarta, which has a north and south orientation. A building setback less than 10 meters from the road causes a blind spot on the west side. Also, it can make the northern and southern sides of the building will often be seen from a distance. Thus, it can be a spot for the facade's focal point to make it more appealing.

We carried out several explorations on the building’s facade to maximize the design results. The form is obtained from some parameters that highlight the function, aesthetic, and use of the material itself.

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Upper Left

The new facade of Graha PDSI consists of 3 significant components: crown, blade and strip, and a perforated metal panel arranged to form a large graphic.

Middle Left

These components were made using the ex-site fabrication method and then assembled to form the new face of Graha PDSI.

Down Left

Structural components applied for strength achieve and visual simplicity of the new face of Graha PDSI.

Upper Right West Facade: frontal perspective

Middle Right

The setback for the circulation path for each level on the facade plays an important role to facilitate the maintenance process.

Down Right

The addition of new elements to the Foyer Lobby section can also enhance the fresh look of Graha PDSI’s new face

The interior elements of Graha PDSI are proposed to continue to use the primary colours in the brand identity of PT Patra Drilling Contractor to strengthen the company’s corporate branding. The use of blue is emphasized in the use of materials such as granite stone, colour pouring, and fabric for furniture. Apart from that, red is also used in some graphic elements combined with utility elements.