Embracing the Spirit of Place
Harmonising Comfort and Japanese Sensibility

Set in Cikarang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Isoras Cikarang marks hotelier Fujita Kanko’s first foray into the serviced apartment realm. Designed with long-term Japanese business travellers in mind, it offers a quiet assurance — that even beneath different skies, a familiar way of life is possible.
Initially, the project began with the idea of replicating Japanese housing abroad. But upon arrival for the first site visit, breathing the singular air of Southeast Asia, the team knew that untempered “Japanese-ness” would not sit comfortably in that setting. They reoriented, and the guiding question became: Here in Indonesia, what kind of space would we truly want to call home?
Local materials — teak, mahogany, Palimanan stone, Indonesian marble — ground the interiors in place, while the design shapes a space where Japanese residents can feel truly at ease. The entire composition strikes a balance between liveability and hospitality, realising a refined living environment shaped by the vision of a seasoned hotelier.
The space preserves the ease of daily life in Japan and shares the beauty of the local air and materials. Moving beyond mere Japanese-ness, the design balances Indonesia’s natural way of life with Japan’s standard of comfort. The result is a slightly elevated everyday — a home filled with quiet pride and ease, where friends and colleagues are naturally welcomed. Neither resort nor residence, Isoras defines a new kind of dwelling for Japanese people in Indonesia — another home beneath another sky.