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Savyavasa vs Essence Darmawangsa: a 2025 forest compound against a large 2008–2014 tower complex
Same neighbourhood, a different generation
Essence Darmawangsa’s towers went up between 2008 and 2014. Savyavasa Dharmawangsa was topped off in February 2024. Nine years or more is a long time in building technology: it is the difference between a home that was built before PM 2.5 filtration, water treatment and a whole-apartment app were standard, and one designed around them.
Side by side
| Item | Savyavasa | Essence Darmawangsa |
|---|---|---|
| Completed / handover | Topping-off February 2024, handover from Q2 2025, move-in ready | One portal: Eminence 2008, South 2013, East 2014; sources vary |
| Scale | 3 towers, 41 floors each, 402 units | About 242–244 units per tower, 28–38 floors (one portal); a rental portal showed 354 units to let |
| Price points | Tower 2 & 3: 2BR from IDR 10.05 billion to 4BR IDR 20.5 billion, VAT included | Not stated in the sources we reviewed; check current listings |
| Air filtration | PM 2.5 filtration integrated at source, at building level | Not stated in the sources we reviewed |
| Tap water | Specified to a drinkable standard throughout the residence | Not stated in the sources we reviewed |
| Smart home | Habitap: Indonesia’s first AI-integrated residence, one app for climate, lighting, curtains, access and bookings | Not stated in the sources we reviewed |
| Green certification | Green Mark Gold (BCA Singapore), the first residential project in Jakarta | Not stated in the sources we reviewed |
| Setting | 3 hectares, 230+ trees, 1 km jogging trail, an urban forest inside the site | Pool, gym, tennis court, jogging track and playground listed by rental portals |
What “new” means at Savyavasa
- Indoor air passes through PM 2.5 filtration integrated at source, at building level, so you do not buy a purifier for the living room, bedroom or study.
- Tap water is specified to a drinkable standard in the kitchen, the bathrooms and every access point. The bottled-water bill and the plastic waste go away.
- Habitap makes it Indonesia’s first AI-integrated residence: climate, lighting, curtains, kitchen appliances, door access, visitor approval and package notification from one app, with voice control and WhatsApp-linked facility booking.
- License plate recognition opens the parking barrier, EV charging stations are in the compound, and each unit has multiple assigned, covered bays.
- Green Mark Gold from Singapore’s BCA evaluates energy performance, water conservation, material sustainability and indoor environmental quality. Savyavasa is the first residential project in Jakarta to hold it.
- Double-glazed low-e windows cut heat and sound while still opening fully, and every unit is specified for natural cross-ventilation.
- LED and T5 lighting, composting, water recycling and soil moisture sensors keep the urban forest green without over-watering.
- Gaggenau and Liebherr in the kitchen, Duravit in the bathroom.
Where Essence Darmawangsa is stronger
Choice and depth. With hundreds of units on rental portals, a tenant or an investor who wants to rent has a deep market to work with, and the complex lists a tennis court and a pool. If you want to rent first or need many unit options, it is worth a look. Savyavasa has far fewer units available.
Six questions to ask any seller
- Is the indoor air filtered for PM 2.5, and at building level or only in some units?
- Is the tap water treated to a drinkable standard, and can I see the specification?
- Is there a smart-home system, and what exactly does it control?
- Does the building hold an independent green certification, and which one?
- When was it completed, and are residents already living there?
- Can I inspect a live unit rather than a mock-up?
The cost of waiting
Tower 1 is sold through and one 4-bedroom with an SCBD view remains. The forest is already there, the residents are already in place, and the unit count is not going up.
Tell us which buildings you are comparing and your budget. We reply on WhatsApp with a side-by-side, and book a private viewing at least 1 day ahead (H-1). The development is move-in ready, so you can see the air and water systems in a live unit.
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Details about other buildings come from public listing portals and Wikipedia (read in November 2026). Portals sometimes disagree and may be out of date, so confirm with each developer. We are an independent advisory, not affiliated with any building named here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Essence Darmawangsa and Savyavasa?
Age and specification. One portal gives Essence Darmawangsa towers from 2008, 2013 and 2014, while Savyavasa was handed over from Q2 2025 with PM 2.5 air filtration at source, drinkable tap water, a Habitap AI smart home and Green Mark Gold.
Which is newer, Essence Darmawangsa or Savyavasa?
Savyavasa. Its structural topping-off was in February 2024 and handover began in Q2 2025; the Essence Darmawangsa towers are dated 2008 to 2014 by the portal we reviewed.
What are the downsides of Savyavasa compared with Essence Darmawangsa?
Savyavasa has far fewer units on the market: Tower 1 is sold through and only one 4BR remains, so choice is limited to Tower 2 and 3. Essence Darmawangsa shows a much deeper stock on rental portals. Savyavasa prices start at IDR 10.05 billion, VAT included.
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · By UTTA · PT Berjaya Global Makmur
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