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A Glimpse of GA House at the DDA 2025 Architectural Models

A Glimpse of GA House at the DDA 2025 Architectural Models

Cowema Studio Arsitektur is pleased to share our participation in the exhibition Architectural Models of the Daikin Designer Awards (DDA) 2025, held at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta. As an annual celebration of architectural and interior excellence, DDA continues to highlight innovative climate-responsive design supported by Daikin’s vision for better living environments.
GA House, 1:80 scale.
 

This year, Cowema Studio presented a 1:80 scale model of GA House, our project that previously won DDA 2022 – Built Architecture Category. Displayed alongside models and panels from past winners and selected studios, the showcase allowed guests to revisit meaningful design achievements from the past five years. The model was crafted with detailed elements such as miniature people, trees, and surrounding massing, giving visitors a tangible sense of scale, proportion, and atmosphere—almost as if experiencing the spatial character of GA House firsthand.

GA House — Tropical Singapore Colonial Residence

Located in West Jakarta, GA House is a 765 m² single dwelling completed in 2019. The project replaces an old structure while preserving the original layout, creating a serene tropical home inspired by Singapore colonial charm. White walls, timber elements, and lush greenery shape a resort-like ambiance, while natural airflow, open spaces, and refined craftsmanship deliver comfort rooted in nostalgia, climate response, and modern tropical living.
 
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Other models and panels from past winners and selected studios

The exhibition also featured a curated timeline from 2020 to 2025, illustrating how DDA has evolved from its early pandemic-era editions into a broader platform that presents diverse design perspectives from the region.

DDA’s Journey

After exploring the exhibition area, guests were guided into the main celebration of the evening—the Awarding Night.

Cowema Studio Arsitektur was represented by Rani Pudji and Ares Budhianto.

The Awarding Night embraced a round-table dinner concept that encouraged conversation, introductions, and meaningful networking among designers, architects, and industry partners. The atmosphere felt energizing yet intimate, uniting talents from various backgrounds.

Main Stage
 
This year became even more special with the collaboration between Daikin Indonesia and Daikin Malaysia, expanding the competition’s reach and fostering a richer exchange of design perspectives. 
Ares said, “The event was really fun. This year’s participants came from many regions across Indonesia and even from Malaysia. The design results were impressive and diverse.” 
 
Rani also shared her thoughts on the evening, “The event was entertaining and went so well. The venue and the food were great, and being surrounded by so many creative architects and interior designers was a wonderful opportunity. Thank you, Daikin.”
 
The Daikin Designer Awards 2025 Awarding Night was more than a celebration of winners—it was a celebration of human creativity that continues to thrive beyond the limits of technology.
 
Congratulations to all winners of DDA 2025.

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