{"id":2808,"date":"2025-09-26T21:45:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/?p=2808"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:38:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:38:44","slug":"parametric-batik-patterns-trace-indonesian-consulate-buildings-facade-in-jeddah-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/parametric-batik-patterns-trace-indonesian-consulate-buildings-facade-in-jeddah-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"parametric batik patterns trace indonesian consulate building\u2019s facade in jeddah, saudi arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ibrahim Joharji designs Indonesian Consulate Building in Jeddah<\/h2>\n

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The Indonesian Consulate Building in Jeddah by Ibrahim Joharji Architects contributes to the architectural landscape of diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/strong>, where design carries both functional and symbolic roles. Diplomatic buildings are not only workplaces<\/a><\/strong> but also representations of national identity, requiring architecture to mediate between protocol, security, and cultural expression. The project is structured around a hierarchy of use, organizing spaces for diplomats, administrators, and staff through layered circulation systems. This spatial framework embeds distinctions of function and authority into the overall plan.<\/p>\n

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Navigating multiple regulatory frameworks, the design responds to the Saudi Building Code and incorporates references to Indonesia\u2019s architectural heritage, which spans 28 recognized styles. Elements of the Rumah Gadang roofline were reinterpreted in a contemporary form, while triangular geometries derived from the peci, an Indonesian headpiece, were integrated as motifs of dignity and structure.<\/p>\n

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Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah by Ibrahim Joharji Architects | all images courtesy of Ibrahim Joharji Architects<\/a><\/p>\n

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Architecture as a framework for diplomacy and urban presence<\/h2>\n

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The facade design combines cultural influences from both Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Parametric patterns inspired by Indonesian Batik were interwoven with Islamic geometric references, producing a layered skin that operates as both shading and cultural signifier. Material choices were evaluated for their environmental impact. Reinforced concrete provides the necessary security measures, while facade systems, finishes, and mechanical components were selected to improve energy performance and reduce the building\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

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The Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah, by Ibrahim Joharji Architects Studio<\/a><\/strong>, illustrates how diplomatic architecture functions at the intersection of culture, regulation, and sustainability. By combining symbolic references with practical performance, the building establishes a framework where architecture supports diplomatic presence while contributing to the urban and environmental context.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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a diplomatic building balancing function and cultural identity<\/p>\n

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triangular geometries inspired by the peci headpiece<\/p>\n

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facade patterns draw from Indonesian Batik traditions<\/p>\n

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islamic geometric references integrated into the skin<\/p>\n

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the facade operates as both cultural and climatic mediator<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0Indonesian Consulate Building \u2013 Jeddah
\narchitects: <\/strong>Ibrahim Joharji Architects<\/a> | @inj_architect<\/a><\/p>\n

lead architect:<\/strong>\u00a0Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji<\/p>\n

client:<\/strong> Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia \u2013 Jeddah<\/p>\n

location: <\/strong>Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

built area:<\/strong> ~5,800 sqm<\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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