Mitsugo House is a curiosity in its prestigious address in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Located in one of the Indonesian capital’s oldest and most prestigious neighbourhoods, just a few blocks from the National Monument, the two-storey abode presents an introverted facade articulated with ironwood slats, concrete surfaces sporting a woodgrain texture, and natural stone. Yet when one looks closely enough or chances upon it in the evening, one can catch glimpses of greenery peeking out from the timber screen, hinting at what the home is to its occupants and their guests: an
