Kapal Bambu Restaurant

 Kapal Bambu Restaurant

New in 2016, the Kapal Bambu restaurant is the latest jewel of of Ecolodge Bukit Lawang. The restaurant is constructed from natural and sustainable harvested bamboo and clay, which are found in sufficient quantities in the local environment of Bukit Lawang. This innovative design serves as a showcase for sustainable development, and offers a ground floor eating area with seating for 150 people. The Bamboo Lounge in the upper flower offers space for conservation education, simple relaxation, and entertainment.


Architects

The unique bamboo building has been designed and built by Swiss architect Lukas Zollinger (
zollinger brunner architects) in collaboration with the German-Columbian bamboo expert Jörg Stamm. Design, material and construction focuses on sustainability in accordance with the green vision of Ecolodge Bukit Lawang.

Architecture

Construction time

one year

Construction costs

approx. 300’000€

Construction plot

50’000m2

Ground floor

530m2

Height

13m

Depth

16m

Roof

1305m2

Open facade

438m2

Closed facade

184m2

Origin of material

Indonesia

Restaurant

Restaurant

Approx. 400 seats

Bar

Approx. 20 seats

Kitchen

Indonesian, some European and fusion cooking

Kitchen team

local










Kapal Bambu Restaurant