Jungle fresh: Hotel blends local craft and luxury

Inside the hotel, teak off-cuts from local plantations are used throughout as a striking design element – latticed along the ceiling and on the walls – while local flora and greenery is a reminder of the Indonesian jungle that lies near the bustling capital. Work by local artists Sanchia T Hamidjaja and Triyadi Guntur Wiratmo depict the city’s present and its vibrant past.

Like the Crafted Locale design direction we have noted in retail, in which designers draw inspiration from their immediate surroundings and local materials, the Kosenda Hotel is an expression of love for Jakarta’s heritage.

For more on how hotels are creating an urban jungle, finely blending concrete and greenery, read about the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin