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Savyavasa vs Pakubuwono: the newest luxury address in South Jakarta against its best-known names
A famous name, or the newest building?
Pakubuwono is the name South Jakarta buyers know best, and its towers span 2006 to 2021. Savyavasa Dharmawangsa is the newest address in this comparison: topped off in February 2024, handed over from Q2 2025, and built around the air you breathe and the water you drink rather than around the skyline.
Side by side
| Item | Savyavasa | Pakubuwono |
|---|---|---|
| Completed / handover | Topping-off February 2024, handover from Q2 2025, move-in ready | Residence 2006, View 2010, House and Signature 2014, Spring 2018 (Menteng 2021, Central Jakarta), per Wikipedia |
| Scale | 3 towers, 41 floors each, 402 units | Six projects with 187 to 639 units each; Signature is 252 m tall with 52 floors |
| 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; listings vary by project |
| 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 | Kebayoran Baru towers; Signature is the tallest residential building in Indonesia (Wikipedia) |
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 Pakubuwono is stronger
Name recognition and choice. Pakubuwono is one of the most searched luxury addresses in Jakarta, with six projects from 2006 to 2021 to choose between, and Signature’s 252 m tower offers a height Savyavasa does not match. If skyline height or a long-established brand is your priority, it deserves a viewing.
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
Is Savyavasa newer than Pakubuwono?
Yes. According to Wikipedia the Pakubuwono projects date from 2006 (Residence) to 2021 (Menteng, in Central Jakarta). Savyavasa was topped off in February 2024 and handed over from Q2 2025.
How many towers does Savyavasa have compared with Pakubuwono?
Savyavasa has 3 towers of 41 floors and 402 units in total, on 3 hectares. Wikipedia describes the Pakubuwono complex as 11 skyscrapers in Kebayoran Baru plus one tower in Menteng, across six projects.
What are the downsides of Savyavasa compared with Pakubuwono?
Pakubuwono has far more name recognition and a wider choice of projects, and its Signature tower is much taller at 252 m. Savyavasa is a single estate whose Tower 1 is sold through, with one 4BR remaining. Savyavasa prices run from IDR 10.05 billion to IDR 20.5 billion, VAT included.
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · By UTTA · PT Berjaya Global Makmur
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