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On the Right Track
Intiland’s Hendro S. Gondokusumo on his property
business ventures
28 Empowering Next
Generation
Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra talks about art,
design and the next generation

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Serenity in Urban
Setting

44
the joy of working at Citi Indonesia’s
new office
Loud and Bright
UK-based Balinese artist Sinta tantra
explains her art and inspirations A National Housing
Mastermind
aPG’s Cosmas Batubara talks about his journey
to a distinguished reputation in property industry

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 Congratulations
on the relocation of Citi Indonesia (Citibank)
General Office in South Quarter
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son Max Loong.

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Rebuilding
Natural Ecosystem
Through
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Japanese star architect toyo
Ito on designing with respect to
48 natural ecosystem

Sequoia All
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a dream yacht vacation
around Indonesia’s
remote islands

Classically
Trained
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Zaha Hadid’s Cinegenic Masterpiece

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Senior architect
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shares his views and
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Feng Shui in Future Designs
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Architect Interior Fashion Emerging

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The Height of Contemporary
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130 the new Art Medium
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shift in the medium of art
a boutique hotel namely Breeze was
designed with tan tjiang ay’s reductionism 140 r e p o r t A g e
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preserving traditional
Wedding
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Contemporising
Opera Through
Design RegulaR
the impeccable setting at an
intimate performance by Indonesia 140 Design Events
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14 years &
counting
Running a magazine is no
easy feat, and it doesn’t
get easier even after over
a decade in the business.
Yet here we are – against
all odds – celebrating our
14th year of publication.
We feel abundantly blessed
to be able to celebrate this
milestone, which wouldn’t
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if not for our loyal
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stakeholders.
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We learn a great deal from the
various industry experts we have
the privilege to interview, and from
witnessing the world of design
evolve overtime. But if there is one
major thing that struck out over the
years, it would be that creativity
knows no boundaries.
Style trends shift from classic
to modern, to minimalist, to
Mediterranean and to tropical
design. Likewise, people in
the creative industry diversify:
architects dabble in product design,
illustrators conceptualise a coffee
shop’s interior, and designers dip
their toes in property development.
Different disciplines of designs also
intertwine and produce eclectic
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visual harmony. Knowing this,
architects and interior designers
incorporate art well into their
blueprints, while owners are
welcoming landscape planners
and lighting designers to be more
involved in projects than ever
before.
Thrilled as we are to have made it
this far, we would like to show our
appreciation to those who walked
the walk with us and contributed
to our journey, as well as those
whose design works spoke louder
than words. With the launch of this
edition, we are awarding Indonesia
Design Awards for Best Design in
multiple categories.
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Contributors
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01 Lina Gan
Editor in chiEf
Lina has a deep passion for design.
She earned a Bachelor’s Degree
in Business and Administration
from Oklahoma City University,
USA. Before establishing Indonesia
Design, she worked for Kedaung
Group and the US Department of
Commerce.
04 DjuwiTa MaRsyana
AdVErtiSinG
Djuwita has climbed her career ladder in iD
since 2011. She started as an Admin staff and
moved to the Subscription and Marketing
team. Now she sits as the Client Service
Manager. She worked in electronic factories
before joining Indonesia Design, where she
got a life-changing trip to Japan.
07 yuDi wijaya
it officEr
Yudi is our IT Officer. He has been with ID
since 2009 and keep us updated about IT.
He is an Information Technology System
graduate from Bina Nusantara University.
saTiMan
circuLAtion officEr
Satiman assists the team as a circulation officer.
Having travelled around Java by car and motorcycle,
the father of three drives down the road every single
day to ensure that you can get our magazine in all
major bookstores, embassies, commercial centres,
and banking and airport lounges.
02 BaRBaRa HaHijaRy
Editor
Barbara has a Bachelor’s Degree
in Interior Architecture from the
University of Indonesia. She joined
Indonesia Design in 2014 as a Junior
Writer, and was promoted to an Editor
position in 2016.
05 HEnDRa
GrAPhic dESiGnEr
Hendra just joined us for this edition
after years of working in a national
media group. He was educated at the
ATGI, majoring Pre Press.
08 auLia R. sunGkaR
(oLLiE)
contriButor
Writing has always been his passion and
endeavour since his college years in the
1990s at the University of Arizona. Flash
forward, the Jakarta-based writer and
entrepreneur has contributed hundreds
of various writing pieces to esteemed
publications and does copywriting
projects for corporate clients from many
industries.
03 BaGus TRi Laksono
PhotoGrAPhEr
Bagus has been the in-house
photographer since 2011. Overtime,
he has sharpened his skills in
landscape and architectural
photography. His work has gained
appreciations by other clients,
including home owners, hotels,
working space designers, architects
and others.
06 MiTa kuRnia DEwi
GEnErAL AdMiniStrAtion
Mita is our Admin Staff. She is currently
pursuing higher education at Mercu
Buana University, majoring in Business
Management.
09 DEBoRaH iskanDaR
contriButor
Deborah Iskandar is the principal of
ISA Art Advisory, which advises clients
on buying and selling art and building
collections. An expert on Indonesian and
international art, Deborah has more than
20 years of experience in Southeast Asia,
heading both Sotheby’s and Christie’s
Indonesia during her career before
establishing ISA Art Advisory in 2013.
She is also the founder of Indonesian
Luxury, the definitive online resource for
Indonesians looking to acquire, build and
style their luxury homes. Deborah can
be reached at indonesianluxury.com and
isaartadvisory.com.
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10 ERza sT
contriButor And crEAtiVE
conSuLtAnt
Erza has pursued his great passion for
opera and classical music for over a
decade. His brainchild, the Indonesia
Opera Society, has produced many
classical music concerts and operas.
He is also a journalism lover focusing
on lifestyle and travel stories from
around the globe.
13 iR. siDHi wiGuna TEH MT
contriButor
Sidhi is an architect whose thirst for
knowledge has never ceased. He completed
his architectural education at Tarumanagara
University, then proceeded to study Feng
Shui from Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai
and obtained a license in elementary and
intermediate teaching modules under the
name of Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai.
Dian aRTHEn
contriButor
Dian has been working
as a journalist/writer
for three years and holds
a bachelor’s degree in
business management. She
loves to write profiles and about
topics related to gender equality,
lifestyle and entertainment.
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11 sonia Louis
contriButor And coPY Editor
Educated in Singapore, London and the US,
Sonia Louis has always considered herself a
global citizen. Her passion is undoubtedly
writing and editing- as a university student in
London, she reviewed theatre and musicals
for an online magazine. Upon returning to
Asia, she continued her free lance work as
an editor. Last year in Singapore she was
also assigned a managerial role in the early
childhood sector and this year, she moved
to Indonesia to pursue non-profit work and
youth mentorship. She is passionate about
interior design, music and Indonesia’s rising
art scene.
anTonius
jEFRisoE
Gunawan
wEBMAStEr
Jeffry has been
our webmaster
for more than
three years. He is an
Information Technology
System graduate from Bina Nusantara
University. As a tech guy, he likes to
do the internet things everyday!
FELicia
iDaRTo
trAnSLAtor
Felicia has been
an English teacher
for almost twenty
years, teaching
in various language
schools in her hometown, Surabaya.
Her love for the English language
eventually led her to obtain a
degree in Translation Studies and to
pursue a career as a translator and
interpreter. In addition to teaching
and training, she is currently
working as a translator for several
publications and an interpreter for a
number of institutions.
12 Rosiany T. cHanDRa
contriButor
Graduated as an architect from the
Technische Universitaet Berlin in
1987, the Bandung based contributor
is passionate about art, history and
culture; and loves writing about
the subjects. She had previously
worked as the Corporate Marketing
Communication for a hotel and
restaurant group in Jakarta, before
moving back to Bandung in 2016. As she
is a people person, she enjoys meeting
people. In her spare time, she practices
ballroom dancing as both hobby and
sport.
BanyuBEninG
PRiETa
contriButor
Banyu has been
a contributing
writer to various
publications.
Holding a
bachelor’s degree
from Parahyangan Catholic
University in International
Relations, she currently is
pursuing MBA at Gadjah Mada
University. She is also the co-
founder of the Jakarta-based
organic restaurant and healthy
catering business Burgreens.
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GEoFF HEnRy TjHi naTasHa

caMPion
contriButor And
coPY Editor
Geoff is a Chartered
Management Accountant.
He lives in England but is a frequent
visitor to Indonesia with his wife
who was born in Boyolali. Geoff was
able to retire six years ago from his
role as Chief Financial Officer of a
global railway signalling business.
As well as copy editing for iD he is a
trustee with two large UK pension
schemes, enjoys gardening, playing
tennis and baking sourdough bread.
contriButor
Henry leads HGT Architects in
producing designs and studies
in the field of architecture,
interior design, adaptive re-use
and master planning. HIs research covers issuas
of spatial, material and atmospheric qualities in
architectural design. A graduate from Columbia
University and the Ohio State University, Henry has
taught at Universitas Pelita Harapan and as invited
lecturer at numerous Indonesian universities. HGT
Architects projects have been published nationally
and internationally. HGT Architects currently holds
three records bestowed by The Indonesian Museum
of World Records (MURI).
Gan
coPY Editor And
SociAL MEdiA
MAnAGEr
Natasha has over five
years of combined experience in
writing and editing. A journalism
graduate, she is passionate about
all things digital, including social
media management and online
marketing. She is currently based in
Toronto, Canada, where she works
as an Editorial Specialist for one of
Canada’s biggest banks.

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 1930s. I always imagine that period to be avant-garde
in many ways. People looked forward to the future with
optimism. Fashion in that era is also an inspiration.

Are there any artists whose works you especially

admire?
From the West, I would say Sol Lewitt. His works are
conceptual and rather graphic, much like mine. When
you buy one of his wall paintings, you don’t just buy
the painting itself; you also buy the instructions on how
to make the painting. Reducing painting into a series
of instructions that anyone – not necessarily the artist
– can do anytime, anywhere, helped me think outside
the box.

On the Indonesian side, Nyoman Lempad is quite

fascinating. He drew traditional Balinese stories
that are very clean, with a lot of white space around
them. He trained as an architect and sculptor, so
his understanding of space comes from a more
architectural background. I’m the opposite.

Have you considered expanding to other streams

of art?

Sinta Tantra
I do create some sculptures. I collaborated with a friend
of mine, Nick Hornby. I dip my toe into different forms

UK-based but of Balinese descent, Sinta Tantra returned

to Indonesia in November for her first solo exhibition
in the country. Presented by ISA Art Advisory, the
event showed a classic collection of Sinta’s paintings,
characterised by geometric abstraction and bright
colours. She chose a particular painting from her show
for our front cover this edition.

STory by Natasha Gan

phoTo by Bagus Tri Laksono

Why did you choose “Tabuh Tabuhan in Prussian

(Colin McPhee)” for our front cover?
[The painting] is in a new style that I’ve been developing.
I’m known for colourful, bright works, but for the past six to
eight months I’ve been working on a style that is more linear
and minimalist.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Quite often: music and literature. I like how music and
literature can add another layer to my work. My recent show
‘A House in Bali’ was named after a book by Colin McPhee.
It’s set in Bali during the magical period of the 1920s and

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cover story sinta tantra

of art, but I enjoy walking the fine line between 2D and

3D and seeing how far you can stay in between the two.

I think you can experiment more with public artworks.

With paintings, you can either be very quiet or very
loud. With public arts, there’s the need for it to
compete with its surrounding.

Walk us through the creative process. Describe a

day in the life of Sinta Tantra.

The thinking and the doing happen at the same time.

The concept also happens as I make art. I usually start
everything on the computer, and I translate that into
a physical space, like a canvas. I’m interested in a pre-
internet art, and a lot of my work has a nostalgic feel to
it; it’s daydreaming into the past and imagining what
that would have been like.

What’s next on your agenda?

I’ve never had my works displayed in a museum space
before - that’s one area I would love to explore. It’s the
purest white cube that you can be in as an artist. I also
want to be able to foster more links between here [the
UK] and Indonesia. I want to work there more.

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Empowering Next
Generation
The figure of Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra has inked in the history of property development
in Indonesia. With over 50 years of property expertise under his belt, he has
successfully built milestones with uncountable numbers of property products
from Sumatra all the way to Papua as well as in other countries like Vietnam,
China, Cambodia and India. His venture in the world of property started in 1961
upon earning his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Bandung
Institute of Technology (ITB). In that particular year, he founded PT Pembangunan
Jaya (formerly named Jaya Group), known as the developer of Taman Impian Jaya
Ancol. Later in 1971, he established PT Metropolitan Development, and in 1981
Ciputra Group as a family business (later the company changed its name to PT
Ciputra Development Tbk). Currently sitting as the president commissioner of the
company, the property veteran shares with Indonesia Design his views on the
synergy between arts and design, as well as his vision of entrepreneurship as the
spirit that needs to be instilled in the next generation.

01 IntervIew by Aulia R. Sungkar

Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono

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up close & personal

04

With your background as an artwork I bought was a painting by the How do you view Indonesia’s art
architect, how do you synergise art modern artist Hendra Gunawan. I really scene?
and design elements in developing a admire his works. He got his art flowing in
project? his blood, and he painted from the heart. Today’s generation seems to value arts
better than that in the past. With more
I always see art as a vital part in the How well did you know him? galleries open to the public, I see more
making of creative design. It takes a and more those of young generation are
dialogue between art and design in order I often had a letter correspondence with interested in art, and there have been a
to create a harmonious synergy between him. I remember visiting his home in growing number of local contemporary
the two elements. Many of our projects Bali back in1983. He told me that he artists contributing to the art development
feature the spaces that appeal to the used his paintings as a collateral to get in the archipelago. In the past, I saw many
collaboration of artists and designers. the loan to build his house. I wanted to talented artists but they didn’t know
We have carefully selected esteemed help him marketing his art pieces, but where to market their works. So, I built
artworks by acclaimed artists to enhance he passed away not long after my visit, the Art Market (Pasar Seni) in Ancol as an
the aesthetic elements of interior design. also in that year. Surely, Indonesia had infrastructure for the artists to work and
lost one of its great artists. But I always sell their pieces.
You are also an art collector and a big see his masterpieces come to life before
fan of the late Hendra Gunawan. How my eyes. So do other art enthusiasts I You are also known as a philanthropist
did you first develop your passion for believe. That’s why some of our projects and have established various social
art? are uniquely designed with a gallery foundations. What drove you into it?
concept that presents Hendra’s artworks.
Well, I was surrounded by many artists The Gallery Restaurant at Ciputra Hotel It’s what I call social entrepreneurship;
while I studied architecture at ITB, and the gallery at Ciputra Artpreneur are you’re building a business while helping a
and started to collect art pieces after
03
some of our properties that display his community. This what led me to establish
completing my academic degree. The first artworks. Indonesian Real Estate Association

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(REI) and co-found Asia Pacific Real

Estate Foundation (APREF). I was also
once the president of International
Real Estate Federation (FIABCI). Being
active in an organisation is not about
achieving an individual goal, but more
into contributing to others. I always
encourage today’s generation to
engage in entrepreneurship. Being an
entrepreneur, you can help create more 06
jobs; thus reducing the unemployment,
which is one of the social issues that need
to be addressed in our country. time. I have seen such times, particularly when this 01 Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra
industry flourished. Yet, sadly, I witnessed the downfall 02 An aerial view of
Ciputra World
of the industry in the late 1990s. The economic crisis Jakarta
Let’s talk about property. How that hit Asia in 1998 and the global crisis that swept the 03 Ciputra World
optimistic are you with the future of world market in 2008 also showed how fragile humans Jakarta consists of
two developments
Indonesia’s property? are, and how important it is to maintain sustainability in across Jl. Prof. DR.
the financial sector and in the spirit of entrepreneurship. Satrio, Jakarta
Property industry is one of the most Shelter, along with food and clothing, has always been 04 Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra
dynamic industries in Indonesia and I the basic necessity. So, the property market always in the DBS Tower
Lobby at Ciputra
have had tremendous privilege to take exists. We have a big work in our hands. With stronger World Jakarta
part in its development for over five entrepreneurship, the next generation should be more 05 Ciputra World
decades. The needs of comfortable places innovative to improve the condition of the industry Surabaya
for living and working evolve with the towards achieving a better future.

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36 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
 Serenity
in Urban
Setting
Citi Indonesia (Citibank) has just relocated their General
Office operation from Central Jakarta to South Jakarta
Business district as part of Citi’s global strategy. In this
new office, Citibank introduces its Citi Works concept
to respond the latest workplace trends and priorities
for today’s employees. The new office couples the best
in design with a rigorous strategy, delivering successful
spaces that delight as much as they are environmentally
friendly. Let’s take a closer look at this Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Interior
office.

01 Story by Barbara Hahijary

photo by Bagus Tri Laksono & Mario Wibowo

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office trend CITIBANK - geNerAl offICe

The recepTion area of this new Citibank office is located on the

10th floor of the building. This area serves as a main junction of
Citi’s clients receiving space and internal training rooms.
As you enter, you will be greeted by a generous view of the
southern Jakarta, which overlooks the green surroundings and
further afar - if you are lucky - could also have a glimpse of the
beautiful top of Mount Salak.
The lobby is designed in subtle colours using the elegant white
statuario venato marble flooring which makes the room feel
spacious and grand. The backdrop of the reception table is covered
with white Corian that brings up a clean and modern feel while the

02 03

04 05

38 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
 facing panel adds a warmth feeling to the interior
with its wooden finish. The repeated pattern of
this wooden panel makes a bold statement of local
design touch that stands up amongst the remaining
modern interior, which serves its purpose as an
interesting showcase. Couple of inviting lounge
chairs sit facing the reception desk, so that guests
and customers can wait in comfort.
Moving to the opposite side of this grand
reception, we step to a different ambience of
Citibank’s cafeteria (Khatulistiwa Café). This 1,000
sqm internal cafeteria is provided by Citibank to
allow their 2,300 employees in South Quarter
building for an access to healthy meal with sensible
price.
This café has a casual atmosphere, so staff can
simply relax at lunchtime or grab a table for a casual
meeting throughout the day and can also be used for
occasional corporate events.
As part of Citibank’s commitment to support
local products, the Khatuliswa Cafe interior has
incorporated strong local elements as we can easily
recognise its terracotta wall, Asmat inspired panels,
pop art wayang custom design pendant lamp and
100 per cent locally made cafeteria furniture which
was carefully selected by Citibank together with their
Indonesian interior designer Ted Sulisto.
To further complement the healthy lifestyle for
its employees, Citibank also provides alternative
recreation area at the end of the cafeteria with
two massage chairs, ping-pong table and several
multifunction spaces for occasional yoga.
After experiencing the attractive client facing
area and cafeteria, the next area to be explored is of
course, the new Citi Works Office.
Batara Sianturi, chief executive officer of Citibank
Indonesia emphasises, “Citi Works transforms the

01 The lobby of Citi

Indonesia office
02 An open meeting
corner
03 Khatulistiwa Café
04 The staffs can
unwind at a corner
of Khatulistiwa Café
05 The hallway to
the meeting rooms
are furnished with
Karsa’s lounge chair
06 A lounge at
Khatulistiwa Café
07 Citibank’s agile
workspace, which
embraces living
office concept,
is recognised by
Alex Say, regional
director of Herman
Miller in Asia
06 07

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office trend CITIBANK - geNerAl offICe

08 Wooden work
outside of the lobby
09 A fun corner for
worke
10 Work Café is
available in all typical
floors
11 The serene lactation
room
12 Sound proof meeting
room called the
Huddle Room
13 There are ATMs at a
corner of 10th floor
14 The informal meeting
lounge
15 Citibank has created
a happy environment
workplace uniquely
designed for who they
are and what they
do, says Fify Manan,
CEO of PT Rifyo
Indonesia, a Herman 07
08 11
Miller dealer

09 12

10 13

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 way we work and collaborate
with each other. Designed in
ultra modern space and high-end
mobile connectivity, it allows us
to improve communications, be it
top down, bottom up and among
employees in general.”
In addition, Junita Roemawi,
head of Corporate Realty Services,
Citibank Indonesia says, “Citi Works
is an open working environment
with high-end technologies that
support employees diverse work
style. This new trend of working is
part of Citibank global initiatives
and has also proven to improve
staff collaboration, increase work
productivity and satisfaction as well
as attracting the next generation of
talent. As an added bonus, it also
has a higher efficiency in both cost
and space from real estate point of
view.”
Designed by Geyer, in
collaboration with its local partner
PTI Interiors, the office benefits
14 from a diverse range of design
15
functionalities throughout the
workspace. Calm-coloured interior
finishes, such as the carpet tiles
by Interface, are accentuated
with lively colours from the wall
panels, which also serve as acoustic
panels and floor thematic colour.
All office and meeting rooms are
located in the building core, so the
open workspace can enjoy natural
daylight and scenery.
“Wellbeing of our employees is
number one priority. Therefore,
Citibank is willing to invest in the
best ergonomic options for our
working desk and chairs by using
features such as sit-to-stand desk
and fully adjustable ergonomic
chairs and monitor arms”, adds
Junita.
Each typical floor provides
working desk with two connected
flat screen monitors, flex-office,
various types of meeting and
working areas to support agile
working environment.
Work points such as Focus
Pods and Enclosed Touch
Down rooms are available
for employees who need
to work privately while
collaborative space like
Open Team Media and
Huddle Rooms are located
strategically in every floor
to enable impromptu
meetings.
To enable global
connectivity and reduce
carbon footprint for
business travel, most
meeting rooms in Citi
Works office are equipped
with webcams and video
conference facilities. The
work-café area on each floor
is also designed for staff
collaboration area where
they can sit and enjoy food
or have informal meeting
with their colleagues.
“Citi Works provides
activity-based working
within the new office.
There is a diverse range of
meeting spaces, both formal
1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y | 41
office trend CITIBANK - geNerAl offICe

Project
Data
—

Project Name
Jakarta City Plan - General
Office
Location
South Quarter – Tower B,
South Jakarta
Gross Floor Area
21,709 sqm of 10 floors
Interior Design Consultant
Geyer Environments Pte Ltd
Interior Designer (Local 16
Partner)
PTI Architects (PT Prada
Tata International)
Interior Design Advisor
Ted Sulisto
General Contractor
PT Perintis Dinamika
Sekatama (PEDIMA)
Building Developer
PT Intiland Development
Tbk.
Started
July 2015
Completed
December 2016

17

16 Citi’s logo and informal, as well as Work Café where staff
on the
façade can dine in while having a casual meeting.
of South Non-dedicated desks allow staff to work closer
Quarter –
Tower B with their colleagues on projects and teams
17 The office can change and remodel to suit business needs.
offers The work environment provides connectivity,
Privacy
Pods for choice and flexibility,” shares Yofianto Soetono,
those who director of PTI Interiors.
require
quiet or On top of their topmost Citi Works office
confidential design, Citibank also pays attention to waste
work
management by providing separate recycle
bins for paper, plastic, glass and organic waste.
These initiatives, along with their choice of
eco-friendly materials and energy efficient (star
rating) equipment throughout the workplace,
have led Citibank South Quarter to be one of
the first LEED Gold Interior offices in Indonesia.
Citibank also provides common facilities for
employee welfare. Staff can go to one of Mushola
facilities across the office for daily prayers. There is
also a sick bay for a quick lie down whenever someone
feels unwell and Mother’s Rooms that are fully
equipped with lactation facilities for nursing mothers.
As a leading global bank that connects clients
in 160 countries and jurisdictions, Citibank is fully
committed to strengthen its business in Indonesia,
and one of the initiatives is to provide the best
working environment for its employees who have
been successfully materialised in their amazing South
Quarter Office and will soon be followed by their
ongoing Front Office project development that will be
completed in February 2018.

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 up close & personal

01

44 1 4E tFhI NaIn
| D NnG i LvUeXrUs RaYr y
 02

National Housing
Mastermind
Cosmas Batubara is one of the most consistent figures when it comes to playing a role in the
country’s property development. He once took roles as minister of public housing and minister of
manpower during the late Soeharto’s administration, and has until today involved with numerous
property projects. His long-standing experience, outstanding leadership and unparalleled knowledge
have earned him a distinguished reputation in the world of property. Today, he is holding multiple
leadership positions in property developers. We sat down with the property veteran where he shared
his views on the national property and housing sector.
IntervIew by Aulia R. Sungkar
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono

1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y | 45
up close & personal

How do you see the condition of the You are president director
national property sector nowadays? of Agung Podomoro, as well
When we talk about property, we are as holding the positions
talking about humans and their basic as Commissioner at other
needs. Wherever there is a collection companies, including Intiland.
of people, there is a need for housing. How do you manage your daily
So, the industry is always relevant. The routines?
industry is soft today, but that is only Only at Agung Podomoro do I sit
because of the timing. Data shows that as an executive, so I need to work
almost 66 per cent of the world population every day. At other companies, I am
live in urban areas; and by 2050, more a commissioner, and I don’t need
than 60 per cent Indonesians will live in to work every day. As the president
cities, so urban areas will continue to director of Agung Podomoro, I bear
grow. With urbanisation, there is always a responsibilities to run the entire
need for property products. company, and together with other
What challenges do developers face? members of the Board of Directors
we do the business plan and delegate
Quite diverse. In the urban areas, we tasks to our subordinates.
face limited lands to develop. There
are also regional regulations that don’t 03
always align with the current situation.
Sometimes, a well-formulated is
implemented poorly in the region.
Another issue is that some cities outgrow
its masterplanning, resulting to to the
creation of slum areas. One way to solve
this issue is with urban renewal, just like
the Singaporean government did in the
1960s.
Singapore is successful with urban
renewal for slum areas and reclamation.
The government bid the work to
developers, and they built apartments and
offices. Then, the government required
them to build houses. This method can be
applied in Jakarta.
What should be done to ensure urban
renewal succeeds?
A strong commitment from the regional
government. Land acquisition of slum
areas is not easy to do. There should be a
sense of fairness in doing this, meaning
that people who live in the slum areas
should not be removed from the area. The
solution is building a low-cost apartment
building on what once was a slum area.
The remaining land is to build office
buildings or other facilities.
How about the issue regarding
regional regulations?
The regional governments are filled
with highly intelligent people. With
their expertise, they should be able to
implement their skills and adjust to the
current condition of property scene.
We also need good synergy between
the government and the regulators to
come up with regulations that support
the developments in regions across the
country. 04

46 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
 Tell us about your leadership style?
What I can say is that I know the ins
and outs of the forest, and I expect the
CEO to be the tree in the forest.I think
in broad strokes; I don’t go into detail. I
understand the structure of a building,
but not in details. My job is not to design,
but to manage and coordinate institutions
related to national housing sector. The
government needs to play a big role in
providing houses for middle-to-low income
people. It can be in the form of subsidy,
licensing, or assisting the construction.
Just like we did, then, when we had Perum
Perumnas build thousands of houses to
sell to people with subsidy. This method
shall be applied today, and I see that the
present government is planning to build a
05 million homes for the people.

06

01 Cosmas Batubara How important is design in property?

02 H Island (Pulau
H)
A design deals with the arrangement
03 Aerial View of H
and utilisation of space. We’re lucky
Island (Pulau H) that Indonesia is home to rich varieties
04 Sofitel Bali Nusa of local architecture styles. In today’s
Dua Beach Resort international design, we now have
05 Podomoro City extendable core house. So, the developers
06 Sofitel Bali Nusa build the core house, and the owner can
Dua Beach Resort expand the house later when they have
at Night
the means to do so.
As of the vertical residence and SOHO,
there are some requirements we need to
pay attention to, like a room having an
area of 3-by-3 metres and ceiling height
of 2.9 metres. Also, there is a tendency of
people putting plants at the patio. This is
good for the environment as they can help
produce oxygen.

1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y | 47
getaway sequoia

01

All Aboard
Sequoia Yacht
48 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
 02 03

Separated by blue seas and spanning a territory of more

than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest
archipelago filled with rich, natural beauty. The Coral
Triangle within Indonesia is the most biodiverse marine
habitat in the world and is a paradise for snorkelers,
divers, hikers, surfers and anyone else who admires the
allure of tropical sceneries.

While most frequent the tourist-laden Bali and

neighbouring destinations, there are a bevy of other
islands waiting to be discovered. Island hop aboard the
luxurious Sequoia yacht and witness the treasures of
Indonesia’s remote islands in the most ideal way.

Sequoia’s owners Yessi Maya Sari and Kevin M. Corcoran

had a very specific goal which was to promote the
04 exploration of Indonesia’s marine natural treasure on a
vessel that was both safe and luxurious. Families from
around the world could undertake a “Sea Safari” within
the Coral Triangle that would connect them to nature
and to each other.
Set sail on the Sequoia yacht to explore
the lesser-known islands of Indonesia and Sequoia is designed as a floating homey and modern
experience what our archipelago has to offer. villa with an east-meets-west interior. Aboard the 26 by
6.5-metre Sequoia are two deluxe rooms with ensuite
bathrooms, a spacious common room for lounging and
StorY bY Natasha Gan dining, a sky deck and a kitchen, making it an ideal
photo bY Tania Araujo for CTS

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getaway sequoia

05

06

08

01 Sequoia
between
majestic
islands
02 Skydeck with
360 degree
view
03 Beach picnic
on remote
island
04 Stand up
paddleboard
on hidden bay
05 Private
Cooking
Lesson
06 Sunset on the
bow
07 Cozy Master
Suite
07 08 Family
kayaking

50 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
boat for a family of four or a band of close
friends. Yessi and Kevin spent one year in
south Florida, USA ,conducting intensive
research from the world’s best-known
marine experts. Using US Coast Guard
standards as a guide, they sourced the most
advanced American technology including the
main engine, electrical generators, diesel
and water holding tanks, water makers,
navigation equipment, and pumps. They
then sent 5 shipping containers with all
the high technology mechanical systems to
South Sulawesi.Skilled carpenters of Tana
Beru, South Sulawesi, spent four years to
handcraft Sequoia using locally sourced
ironwood and teak. The yacht is a classic
one-mast Lambo Bugis boat with underwater
lighting to illuminate the sea under the
night sky. While all mechanical system were
sourced from the USA, the interior and
furnishing were all handcrafted in Indonesia
including naturally dyed ikat textile to
beautiful handmade ceramics. Sequoia set
sail for the first time in July 2017. The yacht
sails around Eastern Indonesia, including
West Papua, the Mollucas Islands and the
Lesser Sunda Islands, all of which boast
their own beauty. West Papua is home to
Raja Ampat, the world-famous diving site
with jungle-covered islets and turquoise
waters. The Mollucas Islands, located at the
intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
is where large pelagic schooling species
such as barracuda and hammerhead sharks
reside. Explore the Lesser Sunda Islands
to search for Komodo Dragons, or swim
amongst the beautiful coral reefs and exotic
fishes.
With Coral Triangle Safaris (CTS), Sequoia’s
operating company, trips can be tailored
according to the desires of the passengers.
Travellers get to explore local tribes and be
immersed in unique cultures, deep dive into
the seas to observe Indonesia’s beautiful
marine life, and experience an array of
water sports. The range of adventures
when sailing with Sequoia is bound to keep
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getaway sequoia

09 10 05

12

each day pleasantly filled with excursions and activities like

snorkelling, kayaking, paddle-boarding, tubing and water
skiing.

Up to the eight CTS crew members will man Sequoia to

ensure each voyage is smooth sailing. The crew includes a
PADI-certified dive instructor and dive master to guide divers
on a safe and memorable underwater escapade.

Also aboard Sequoia is an experienced chef, who will

happily take dish requests for breakfast, light bites in the
afternoon, to gourmet dinners. Feel free to ask for a local or
international dish, with ingredients fresh from the market
and fishermen. Dinner can be served on Sequoia’s sky deck
09
11 finished with a sumptuous dessert under the stars and moon
of the heavenly sky

52 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
 Project
Data
—

Name of yacht:
Sequoia
Size (in diameter etc):
26 m LOA, 6.5 m beam, 2.4 m draft
Capacity dining/living area:
6 people
Number of cabins:
2 with en-suite bathroom
Cabin size(s):
Master Bedroom 20 sqm
Guest Bedroom 18 sqm
Yacht Designer:
DEN and Konjo Builder
Interior Designer:
DEN
Engine specifications:
John Deere 325 hp/2200 rpm
Start sailing:
July 2017
Contact details:
Yessi Maya Sari
www.coraltrianglesafaris.com
E: sequoia@coraltrianglesafaris.com
M: +62 811 8598 410
13

09 Ikat natural
dying
process
10 Island
exploration
11 Waterskiing
12 Breakfast
set up
13 Cinema
under the
stars
14 14 Family tea
time

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up close & personal

01

54 | 1 4 th a n n i v e r s a r y
On the
Right Track
It has been more than four decades since Hendro S. Gondokusumo founded his
property company in the early 1970s. He started his venture with construction
of housing compound projects of Cilandak Garden Housing in South Jakarta and
Darmo Satellite Town in Surabaya. Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)
since 1990, PT Intiland Development Tbk as the parent company has established
more subsidiaries and created stronger milestones with both the completion and
the current construction of various property products. On one shiny morning, the
founder of Intiland shared his views with Indonesia Design about the direction
where the company is heading.
IntervIew by Aulia R. Sungkar
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono

02

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up close & personal

What distinguishes Intiland in the complex designed as a sustainable Intiwhiz, we are targeting more middle-
property industry after the company development area. There is also Graha class segments with developing more
has been in the business for over 40 Famili, the first golf-themed residential budget hotels.
years? area in Surabaya.
How optimistic are you with the
Intiland’s segments and concept in Intiland has developed various current condition of property
developing property products are what property products, what is the industry in the country?
makes us unique in some ways. We also company’s current focused market
focus on aesthetics in designing each segmentation? Generally speaking, our property industry
of our projects, particularly high-rise has been facing quite tough challenges
products. We are increasing aesthetic It all depends on the location, so we since the beginning of 2015. Political
value as part of the city architecture. don’t specify which market segment and security factors, as well as changes
For more than 40 years, Intiland has we want to focus on. One of our latest in tax regulations are some of the issues
developed iconic buildings that become projects, 57 Promenade in Thamrin area, that led to such unfavourable condition.
icons of the city, like Intiland Tower in is designed for upper class segment. So, However, I see that the condition has
Jakarta and in Surabaya. We have Pantai the price is much higher compared to gradually changed with better market
Mutiara, the first sea canal residence our other products, like Talaga Bestari confidence, especially in the middle-
in South East Asia. We have Regatta in Tangerang, for example. In the upper segment.
apartment, and South Quarter, an office hospitality sector, under our subsidiary
I also believe the purchasing power is
still quite stable. Currently, the property
market is in wait-and-see mode; and
people in this segment are becoming
more selective and eyeing property
products with outstanding quality. For
us, Intiland sees the lucrative potentials
of property scene in big cities, like Jakarta
and Surabaya.

How big is the potential in the both

cities?

Jakarta as the capital city and the

commercial and trading hub surely
offers lucrative potential for property
development. In Jakarta, due to the
city’s limited available lands, high-rise
residences are what we focus more.
In Surabaya, we are eyeing the city’s
potential with more projects under way.

Can you update us with the on-going

projects in Surabaya?

After Graha Famili, which we have sold

all the land plots; we are in progress
with the development of Graha Natura.
We are also developing several large-
scale projects, such as Praxis and Spazio
Tower. While the former is a mixed-use
development featuring apartment, office,
hotel and commercial space; the latter
offers office space, retail area and a hotel
under the same roof.
03

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Let’s talk about design. Is there any
of design trends that has become
your favourite?

Not really. I don’t have any particular

design taste. I see design more into
its aesthetic and functional aspects.
Every property that we have developed
or we are currently developing has its
own design character. The Hamilton,
which is the fourth or newest tower in
our 1Park Avenue apartment complex,
and the new 57 Promenade, both
feature contemporary designs boasting
comfortable atmosphere that fits for
housing modern and premium facilities.
Houses in Graha Natura, for instance,
are built with tropical themed design to
harmonise the estate’s green and nature
surroundings.

So, you mean design in a property

product should relate to the function
of that particular product?

Yes, indeed. A lot of factors but let 04

me give you a couple examples of our
projects: South Quarter and Regatta.
We have developed South Quarter with
premium, futuristic and cotemporary
design. We wanted to design a
campus concept of an integrated office
development. The idea was so the
tenants can work, play and dine in the
same property. And we now have three
towers standing in South Quarter: two
for sale and one for lease. Regatta is
quite unique. It is designed with nautical
theme because of its location by the
ocean, so all the towers are named
after major city ports. What lies behind
naming the towers is because each is
orientated towards the cardinal direction
of the corresponding city.

How is the competition in the 05

property business?
Does Intiland plan to spread its wings into 01 Hendro S.
Gondokusumo
I think in the property business overseas market?
02 South Quarter
developers shouldn’t compete with
03 Intiland Tower
other; developers should, instead, Not yet, but we look forward to expanding our Surabaya
collaborate and complement each other. market abroad. Currently, our focus is still in 04 Intiland Tower
Let me put this way, if one developer Indonesia. We are on the right track, with more Jakarta
fails in their construction project, this 05 Regatta
developments, completed and on-going, in Jakarta
can negatively affect other developers and Surabaya. We are also set to commence the
constructing in the same area. development of Ngoro Industrial Park 3 next year.

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hideaway hidden hills villa

The Project
The magical appeal of Bali has enchanted people from
around the world for over a hundred years. The island’s
charm continues to inspire people to create including

of Passion
Beatrice Loong and her son, TV personality and
entrepreneur Max Loong, who decided to design and build
a collection of luxury villas on a remarkable hill in Uluwatu.
Thus Hidden Hills Villas was born at the end of 2015.

STory by Erza S. T.
PhoTo by Hidden Hills
It was BeatrIce’s wish to retire to Bali
and in 2008 they finally found a large plot
of land in a beautiful hillside location where
they could build a private villa on the hill
Villas with five bungalows and an antique Javanese
joglo house lower down on the site. The
land in Uluwatu was the perfect discovery as
they were both looking for a beautiful and
unobstructed ocean view on a hillside in the
south of the island. Having acquired the site
it then took them 16 months to build the
villas. The result is ten exclusive bedrooms,
spread over the six private luxury villas,
that feature eclectic designs which combine
the influence of Greek, Chinese, Moroccan,
Persian and traditional Balinese styles with
a contemporary slant. All of these elements
are reflected in the curated furniture, décor,
and in the choice of materials.

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02
01 03
During our visit, Beatrice, who
worked for over 23 years in the
art world including Christie’s
Auction House and the Swiss
Institute of Art Science, told us
that her dream was to create
a few wooden bungalows with
a combination of traditional
and classic-modern styles with
design elements from all over
01 Exterior Villa
Santorini (1
Bedroom
Ocean View
Pool Villa)
02 Bedroom Villa
Santorini
03 Living Room
Villa Santorini
the world. Beatrice went on to
explain, “our architect was educated
in architecture at Yogyakarta. His
name is Robin Bimantoro from
Triloka design firm. He quickly
understood our vision and was able
to translate that perfectly into the
final design. Our villas have a nearly
identical exterior design, but each
has a completely different interior
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hideaway hidden hills villa
04
design. We wanted to achieve a unique
energy and different look for each villa while
affirming our slogan: Bringing the world
together in Bali.”.
Each of Hidden Hills Villas’ one-bedroom,
two-bedroom, and three-bedroom boasts
a large private pool, a garden and living
room, customised butler service, en-
suite bathrooms, kitchen and dining
areas, and stunning 180-degree views of
the Indian Ocean, mountains and even
more. As mentioned above, the names
of the villas reflect their unique interior
design. The one-bedroom Villa Santorini,
for example, features an all white, Greek-
inspired theme while Villa Marrakesh is
decorated in an exotic Moroccan style.
The two-bedroom Villa Sekapa reflects a
modern Indonesian approach and Villa
Sanya a contemporary Chinese look, with
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the largest, three-bedroom, Villa Grande
adopting a contemporary Balinese style. The
latest addition to Hidden Hills Villas come in
the form of an antique Javanese joglo house
which is made of teak wood and is home to
the yoga pavilion as well as the spa area.
A wide range of carefully chosen materials
have been used in the making of Hidden Hills
Villas. The villa construction is mainly made
out of bangkirai wood, while the roofs are
built using ulin shingles, and the terraces
constructed using recycled ulin wood. They
also brought in special stone materials
such as slate, palimanan, volcanic stone,
Singaraja stone, marble, Sukabumi stone
and terracotta. The bathrooms in each villa
have a different design with wall cladding
using woven bamboo, vintage motif tiles
from Tegel Kunci, coloured cement and even 06
Himalayan mosaic adding unique decorative
 04 Exterior Villa
Grande (3
Bedroom Ocean
View Pool Villa)
05 Bedroom Villa
Sekapa (2
Bedroom Ocean
View Pool Villa)
06 The view from
Joglo (Studio
Ocean View
Jacuzzi Villa)
07 Interior Living
05 Room Villa
Sekapa

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hideaway hidden hills villa

Project
Data
—

Hidden Hills Villas

Location :
Uluwatu, Bali - Indonesia
Number of villas :
6
Client/owner :
Beatrice Loong and Max Loong
Architecture Consultant :
Triloka
Interior Design& Lighting
Consultant : Owners
Landscape Designer :
Owners
Main Contractor :
Made Tamba
Address:
08
Jl. Labuan Sait, Gang Puncak
Sekapa II - Uluwatu,
Kuta Selatan - Badung
Bali, Indonesia 80361
Phone: +62 361 8957574
Email: info@hiddenhillsvillas.com
website: www.hiddenhillsvillas.com

09

10 08 Romantic
Dinner
on Villa
Marrakesh
(1 Bedroom
Ocean View
Pool Villa)
09 Semi-
outdoor
Bathroom
Interior Villa
Sekapa
10 Semi-outdoor
Bathroom
Interior Villa
Sanya
11 Exterior Joglo

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elements. We also found various types of wash
basins made from onyx, fossil stone, marble and
even brass.
Hidden Hills Villas is a project that has been
designed and executed with passion through
the vision of Beatrice. The villas mix different
cultures, in a different environment and with
a different way of working. Beatrice told us
that during the making of these villas, she
adapted to the Balinese way of living, which was
different from what she was used to. She also
acknowledged that this was a very challenging
11
project which would not have been possible
without the support of her husband, Khaled
Sammar, and Heny Apryianto, her long-time
assistant.
The passion at this resort is not only reflected
throughout the design, but also through the
high quality of service. “We want each of
our guests to feel that they are special and
cared for. That they are at home, away from
home!” said Beatrice. Hidden Hills Villas do
indeed have all the right elements to be a
perfect home away from home.
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Classically
Can you tell us the origin of your
interest in architecture? When did
you realise that this is what you
were meant to do?

Trained I’ve always loved seeing buildings

and old constructions since I was in
elementary school. At school, I always
received good grades in every lesson that
required drawing.

Also, back in my hometown in Cirebon

Renowned architect Jasin Tedjasukmana is the mastermind there was one architect who my father
hired to design our house and this
behind some of the most famous hotels in popular destinations in person taught me about architecture.
Indonesia, namely The Hermitage Hotel and Dharmawangsa Hotel My interest [in architecture] didn’t come
in Jakarta, and the upcoming The Residences at Mandarin Oriental straight away, it grew slowly from when
in Bali. Graduated from Parahyangan University in Bandung in I was a kid up to studying architecture
during my teenage years.
1977, the Cirebon-native founded his own architectural firm KIAT
Architects in 1987 specialising in residential architecture and hotels What’s the philosophy behind KIAT
and the man hasn’t stopped working ever since. Indonesia Design Architects? Why did you pick the
name KIAT?
recently spent an afternoon with Jasin where he talked about his
passion for architecture, style and inspiration. The philosophy of KIAT can be seen
from the meaning of the name kiat,
a Javanese word that can be loosely
IntervIew by Dian Arthen interpreted as “knowing the best thing
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono to do.”

What makes your firm different

from other architectural firms?

The difference is in our approach towards

clients. Basically, what we do is we try
to find as much as we could about the
client’s desires and dreams that we will
then put into our design planning.

For private residences, the goal is for the

owner to have that “home sweet home”
feeling and the design has to follow the
standard principles of architecture. For
public places, we are assessing from the
building’s purpose, its economic value
and standard principles of architecture.

Most of your designs lean toward

classic style with an Indonesian
touch, why did you choose classic?

Neoclassical is actually a part of basic

architectural studies where we learn
02 about proportion, harmony, unity,
sequence, balance, vocal point and

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up close & personal

others. Once we’ve mastered all of area that brings together all levels
these, we can design everything from of society from retail shops to street
deconstructivism to minimalism, modern vendors. The empty space in the middle
even brutalist. has also become a tourist attraction
where there are art and culture
As for the Indonesian touch, what performances held every weekend.
I incorporate is the spirit of the
building itself. Like Javanese house, it’s You have done numerous projects
important to learn about the traditional in several cities in Indonesia, which

03 04

arrangement of the house.

How would you describe your

signature style?

Solid vertical elements that are

implemented repeatedly is my signature
style so that whatever the typology is
there’s always a strong neoclassical
element to it.

Can you tell us about the Citra Niaga

project in Samarinda that won the
Aga Khan Award in 1989?

The Aga Khan Award gave recognition to

those who came up with innovative and
original ideas.

I was a team member of the Citra Niaga

project and I’m very proud of it because 05
it was a pilot project in Indonesia where
we were able to create a commercial

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Indonesian city is your most What about the inspiration behind Mandarin is known for their
favourite? And why? The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio residences and they champion
Hotel, Jakarta? for Asian hospitality. The group
Jakarta and Bali, I have had so many doesn’t want the residence to
private house projects that gave me We had a different approach for The be too ethnic yet when people
the opportunity to explore different Hermitage, we wanted to preserve go there they still can feel the
styles of architecture. In Bali, I’ve the Dutch East Indies building that Balinese atmosphere inside
done so many researches about the was built in the 1920s. Neoclassical the place. So, for this project
culture, local building materials that and art deco were on trend during I’m implementing the spirit
we can use for Balinese architecture, that time, the building was first used and arrangement of traditional
both classic and modern. as a telephone company and then Balinese house that has a
occupied by the Ministry of Education horizontal element to it.
What is the story behind The and Culture then followed by Sukarno
Dharmawangsa Jakarta? Education Foundation before we turned What do you think about the
it into The Hermitage. development of architecture
The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is in Indonesia?
located in Kebayoran Baru, one of We built a new building that houses
the prominent residential areas in 100 hotel rooms using the same style Indonesian architecture is
Jakarta after Menteng. The team of the old building, we put the modern still finding its form and
and I wanted the hotel to look facilities and entertainment upstairs it’s becoming more difficult
like a huge house that happens to and use traditional furniture. nowadays due to the fact
have 100 rooms, since the project that architects are growing
was conducted in the early days of Can you tell us about any project in the globalisation era. I’m
Indonesian Independence, we also you are currently working on? sure Indonesian architects
wanted to incorporate classical and will eventually find their own
colonial elements to it. The vertical The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Indonesian style by taking
elements are strong in this building in Bukit Pandawa, Bali. The project is inspiration from other local
and we also adopt the traditional owned by Bali Ragawisata that handles architects and from analysing
arrangement of Javanese house. different hotel brands in that area and the geographical condition of
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is one the country as a tropical area.
of them.

01 Jasin
Tedjasukmana
02 Hall to reception
area of The
Hermitage
03 Cigar Room of
The Hermitage
04 Front Elevation
of Wisma MRA
05 The Hermitage
Lounge Bar
Section
06 Hall to
Majapahit
06 Lounges of The
Dharmawangsa

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art in design
01
THE NEW ART
MEDIUM
When we think of a medium, we usually look to
a physic to tell us what to expect in our lives.
Of course, we would all like to know the future
but when it comes to art, is there a medium to
guide us? Art is never an easy analysis like stock
or bond might be. We don’t have a definitive
resource to guide us, and art is all about taste so
it’s very subjective. So, how can we look at the
trends to lead us to the artists and the artworks
to collect in the 21st century?
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One source to consider is an art biennale, which is a large-
scale contemporary art exhibit that takes place every two
years. A biennale is a non-commercial forum for artists and
curators to come together, to create a star-studded show of
diversity in art. There are over 100 biennales worldwide, and
the year 2017 has been the period that boasts such great
events, from Venice Biennale which is dubbed the most
acclaimed in the world all the way to Indonesia’s capital as
the home of Jakarta Biennale.
Taking place at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) in 1968 for the
first time, Jakarta Biennale was primarily held as a painting
exhibition. Yet, over the past few years it has evolved into
an event showcasing various forms of artworks, such as
multimedia, installation, performance and photography,
among others. In fact, paintings and sculptures seem a bit
“old fashioned”.
Looking back at the biennales and exhibitions over the past
years, there is obvious pattern, a shift in the medium of art.
Considering some of the most sought after Indonesian artists,
it is not the painters but those artists who experiment with
new techniques and ideas.
The following are my top picks of Indonesian artists who
have become stand out; not only because of their impressive
repertoires but also due to the progressive changes they’ve
 Deborah
Iskandar
Art Consultant
—

Deborah Iskandar
is Principal of ISA
Advisory, which advises
clients on buying
and selling art, and
building collections. An
expert on Indonesian
and international art,
she has more than 20
years of experience
in Southeast Asia,
heading both Sotheby’s
and Christie’s
Indonesia during
her career before
establishing ISA Art
02
Advisory in 2013. She
is also the Founder
of Indonesian
made for the nation’s art scene. These artists
Luxury, the definitive
are set for contributing their expertise in new online resource for
media art in the year 2018. Indonesian’s looking to
acquire, build and style
TROMARAMA their luxury homes.
Tromarama is an artist collective consisting ISA Art Advisory®
of the alumni of Bandung, Indonesian Jl. Wijaya Timur Raya
Art Institute, they are Febie Babyrose, No. 12
Ruddy Hatumena and Herbert Hans. They Jakarta 12170,
Indonesia
experiment with digital technology and t. +6221 723 3905
animation, producing thought provoking e. vip.enquirieis@
videos of everyday objects of contemporary isaartadvisory.com
urban culture.
This artist collective has been at the forefront 03
of new media art in Indonesia for several
years. Their work covers many disciplines,
combining stop-motion animation, Through the video and other installations, ADITYA NOVALI
photography, lenticular prints, moving Tromaroma examines issues that relate to
For Aditya Novali, the year 2017 was an
images and installation art. humans – we are a living being, but at the
impressive period, as he was voted the Best
same time our daily routine is attached with
In 2017, Tromarama has had two important Young Artist at Art Stage Jakarta’s first art
technology. Living our lives through social
solo exhibitions: the first event, titled award event. He was also featured in the
media and artificial intelligence is a fact that
“Panoramix”, was held at Edouard Malingue Discoveries section of Art Basel Hong Kong
has raised a question, “Will we reach a point
Gallery in Hong Kong; while the second one, with a sold-out show by Roh Gallery.
where humans and technology become one?
titled “Amphibia”, took place at Centre A in Showcasing this conceptualisation of life in With background in architecture and
Vancouver, Canada. the 21st century through video, animation product design, Aditya’s approaches in
“Amphibia” is a play on words, like an and other forms of new media is what creating his work is like a mathematical
amphibian that can live on land and in water. propels Tromarama to an international stage. equation; thoughtful and methodical. He has

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art in design

experimented with various mediums over

the years, from rotating artworks debuting
at the Prudential Art Awards to his most
recent works using acrylic and Plexiglas as
his canvas. His approaches and art backwards
are what lead him to come up with an idea,
and then find the medium to express that
idea.
At his most recent show at Roh Gallery,
he uses acrylic and Plexiglas that he
manipulates with scratches, acrylic, as well
as other materials and mediums to create
shadows and light. Using acrylic as the
base, these geometric lines create a new
abstraction, playing on the unique shadows
that by itself becomes one with the artwork.
This process gives his artwork both literal and
figurative meaning towards transparency.

ALBERT YONATHAN
Albert Yonathan is a tri-disciplined artist
using ceramic as his canvas combined with
conceptual and performance elements.
Albert studied his ceramic techniques in
Kyoto and is currently pursuing his PhD in
contemporary ceramic art. Residing in Kyoto,
he takes inspiration from the concepts of
spirituality and reality. His process uses
hand moulded ceramics arranged in a
repetitive pattern, referencing rituals or his
own personal mandalas. Like Yayoi Kusama,
you could say Albert is obsessive-compulsive,
04
his artworks become a process and a form of
meditation for him to go deeper into himself

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to discover the sublime and spiritual realm of
our existence.
Albert was included in the Indonesian
Pavilion for the 2013 Venice Biennale, and
most recently in the “Sunshowers” show at
the Mori Art Museum to commemorate the
50 years anniversary of ASEAN as well as a
solo show at POLA Ginza.
It’s an education process to collect new 01 Tromarama
Quandary_2016
media art, and many collectors wonder how
02 Tromarama
to display it. Indeed, it makes for a more Amphibia at
interesting environment to have installation Avenue A
Vancouver
pieces like Albert Yohathan or Aditya Novali’s
03 Aditya Novali The
work in a home or office. How you display half way between
video art is the new trend of showing video me and blue #2
in public spaces, like an office lobby that and #3
creates engagement between the public and 04 Aditya Novali at
Art Basel Hong
art. We don’t need a medium to tell us the Kong
future for new media art, it’s here to stay 05 Tromarama
and undoubtedly these three artists are the Intercourse_2015
forerunners in the Indonesian art scene. 06 Cross (DCI)
07 Albert Yonathan
06 Terrene at POLA
Japan

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up close & personal

01

Rebuilding Natural
Ecosystem Through
Architecture
Japanese architect Toyo Ito has a diverse architecture portfolio. His works range from residential
housing to charming funeral halls. Among his iconic works are Sendai Mediatheque (Sendai, Japan)
and VivoCity Shopping Centre (Singapore). In 2003, Toyo Ito won the Pritzker Prize for his innovative
approach to conceptual architecture. We met him at the Indonesia Japan Architecture Forum 2017
where he explained his design views and approaches.

IntervIew by Barbara Hahijary

Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono, Anabata, Kai Nakamura, Ishiguro Photographic Institute,
Miyagi Prefecture Sightseeing Section and Toyo Ito & Associates Doc.

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up close & personal

What was the idea in founding your

first firm Urban Robot?
In the 1960s, I was working for Metabolist
Group (founded by Kiyonori Kikutake)
along with Fumihiko Maki and Kisho
Kurokawa. My passion for designing
futuristic cities was supported by Japan’s
economic growth in that particular
decade. Later I found that the firm had a
different vision of the future. I decided to
establish my own firm to create people-
oriented developments and cities. Since
then, my main concern has always been
the people who are going to use my work.
In every development I always think about
human nature: their goals, and how they
conduct their daily lives.

How did you develop such organic

architecture forms?
I believe that creating the work of 03
architecture is not about building
straight lines vertically and horizontally,
me it was so inhuman. It was just boxes
because even the foundation – the land
like containers. The victims had no place
and the nature – brings its contour first
to meet and eat together. So I decided to
hand. Now is the time when humans
do fundraising from private institutions,
make buildings, but a long time ago our
some were outside Japan. I designed
ancestors lived inside nature – tree trunks,
a very small wooden house with a big
caves or other forms of natural shelters.
dining table, fireplace, meeting rooms and
People dwelled right on the ground. This
hallways for them to gather.
makes the ground feel familiar; hence,
With Home-for-All, people who are living
people aim to have grounded houses,
in the temporary housing can get the
because it really gives the natural homey
warmth of family and society by the
feeling that makes people relax. In my
togetherness. I designed the first 16 units
architecture, I ensure that people will
of Home-for-All in Tohoku area along with
be in touch with nature, or at least with
young people, but then the Governor from
the neighbourhood and its surroundings.
Kumamoto Prefecture wanted to create
I make many openings in indoor spaces
Home-for-All for each temporary housing.
to invite nature from the outside
So about 100 units of Home-for-All were
surroundings.
built in a year. It is a small community
I am very much inspired by the forms of
space, but I think it is necessary, not only
nature. That is why I do many organic
for tsunami or earthquake areas, but also 04
designs. It goes further to the interior
in small towns to develop communities.
to make design holistic. Like in Sendai
Mediatheque, I cut the module to achieve I am happy that many people are pleased
How do people respond your design?
both interior and façade. It was very and enjoy my buildings. This makes me
I don’t always get a nod. Many people
nature-inspired yet very edgy. With the feel thankful about my job and want to
disliked my design when it’s still on paper.
current technology, we can make design give more.
Sendai Mediatheque is one example. I
that is safe for us and allows us to be in
got many critics before the construction
touch with the nature. Throughout the years of your
began. Upon the completion of the
practice, what are the major changes
project, they started to appreciate and
Please share with us about Home-for- in Japanese urban development?
enjoy the architecture. This also happened
All project. Tokyo is now changing into a city of
with the Minna-no-Mori Gifu Media
After the tsunami, I visited sites and huge buildings. This makes me not really
Cosmos, which was visited by 1.5 million
found out that Central Government had feel comfortable with big cities, but
people during the first year of opening –
prepared for temporary housings, but for then I still keep my office in Shibuya.
almost four times of the Gifu population.

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01 Museo
Internacional del
Barroco
02 Toyo Ito
03 National Taiwan
University_(c)Kai
Nakamura
04 National
Taichung
Theater_(c)Kai
Nakamura
05 Tama Art
University
Library_Exterior_
(c)Ishiguro
Photographic
Institute
06 Sendai
Mediatheque_
Exterior_Provided
by Miyagi
Prefecture
Sightseeing 06
Section

This area is getting busier as there is a After more than 50 years in your and historic areas. I feel better working
big development nearby the station for career, what else do you want to in the countryside and rural areas so
the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics. design? they will also maintain their nature,
Uniquely, my office is very small and in Currently I’m focusing on community- vernacular architecture and develop their
an old building, which contrasts with the based architecture, but surely there communities.
view of the city. In big cities, I like to see are still some high-rise developments. I
the composition of the new and old. don’t want to be involved in the new city- I think the higher the building, the thicker
centre projects in Japan because I have the boundary of the human inside the
Who are the young Japanese nothing to do with all of these anymore. building to reach out for nature. This
architects that you sought after? These cities have developed into what should be the concern over the coming
Akihisa Hirata, Inui Kumiko and Maki they are today. But maybe in Tokyo I years.
Onishi. still want to try my hand in several old

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showroom galleria

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Galleria stores in Surabaya,
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Stores in Jakarta are more 03
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design feng shui

Future Design in the

Application of Fengshui
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Ir. Sidhi
Wiguna Teh
MT
Urban Planner,
Architect and Feng
Shui Practitioner
—
Sidhi is an architect
whose thirst for
knowledge has never
ceased. He completed his
architectural education at
Tarumanagara University,
then proceeded to study
Feng Shui from Grand
Master Yap Cheng Hai
and obtained a license
in elementary and
intermediate teaching
modules under the name
of Grand Master Yap
Cheng Hai.
He completed a Master
of Engineering with
a concentration on
urban planning and real
estate development
at Tarumanagara
University in Jakarta.
Sidhi successfully brought
the science of feng
shui to the Department
of Architecture at
Tarumanagara in 2004
and became a lecturer
of feng shui. He is also
author of the book Feng
Shui & Architecture,
Caturmatra published by
Gramedia.

Indonesia Feng Shui

Architects
Gading Kirana Barat VIII
Blok F10 No. 23
Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Utara 14240
t 021 458 77 303
m 0813 1688 2000
e ifsa_88@yahoo.com
w fengshuiarchitects.com

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design feng shui

One of the most interesting

topics to talk about is the
future. In fact, the moment
you plan a task, at the same
time you are actually thinking
ahead, visualising what is not
yet accomplished, honing your
imagination, and predicting
the future according to your
expertise.
Photo BY Bagus Tri Laksono for APOL
and British Council Indonesia

In the topIc of prediction, let me quote two

of the greatest minds in the world, the first
being John Naisbitt, a renowned futurologist
who had served as advisor to several US
presidents. He once said in his book Mind
Set, “He who sees the future controls the
game.” The book also details the author’s
11 Mindsets, a set of tools that allows the
readers to see the opportunities of tomorrow.
In the first of these 11 Mindsets, the author
discusses the topic of ‘change.’

This is interesting because the topic is in line

with the study of feng shui, which applies the
basic theory of ‘Yi Jing,’ or more commonly
known as the Theory of Change.

The second figure I would like to quote

from is Ho Peng Yoke, a professor in several
universities, who once remarked, “The ability
to predict has always been, and remains, an
important aim of science.”

The ability of feng shui to predict the future

is of course widely known today, unlike
several years ago when most people still
thought of feng shui as a supernatural,
mystical subject. With the rapid development
of information technology, more and more
people are becoming aware of the true nature
of feng shui as a logical field of study, which
has eventually led to them digging deeper
about feng shui and trying to apply the right
principles of feng shui.

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For feng shui to make a prediction—here,
making prediction is obviously very different
from a fortune teller forecasting about the
future by looking at a crystal ball—it needs
several data as inputs, including birthdays
(time factor), details from the project location
such as the contour of the landscape,
direction of the water flow, the direction a
site faces, and the likes (spatial information).
After all the data is obtained, several
appropriate formulas are applied to
harmonise the user with his property. All of
the feng shui formulas are stemmed from
the Theory of Change (Yi Jing). Therefore,
a feng shui consultant does not have to
have a supernatural power to complete his
prediction. Instead, he has to have the ability
to manage the available data and analyse
them according to the existing formulas.
The Theory of Change contains several
variables that should be considered, but from
all of the variables, the most important thing
to master for a feng shui consultant is how we
find a pattern. Only by reading the correct set
of patterns and trends can a good prediction
be made. After finding out the likely trends,
a fengshui consultant can design a suitable
building for his client in such a way to ensure
its suitability for its occupants, and not the
other way around, forcing the occupants to
befit the building. A good analogy for this is
the process of trying on an outfit. The right
piece of clothes is one that fits your body and
posture—you can’t compel your body to fit the
clothes.
Because the study of feng shui talks about the
four dimensions: three spatial dimensions and
one time dimension, obviously a feng shui-
compatible design speaks about the future
at a time when the building is finished
and ready to occupy. It should consider
the effects that occupants will get from
the building—will their life become more
prosperous, wholesome and harmonious,
or on the contrary become troublesome
and difficult. This reminds me of a quote
from Sir Winston Churchill, “At first we
shape our building, thereafter the building
shapes us.”
In a sense, a feng shui consultant is truly
concerned with how ‘the building shapes
us.’ Because a feng shui consultant is
already aware of the forthcoming patterns
and trends that will affect the occupants of
the property, this is what we call the Future
Design in the study of feng shui. I hope this
article will give you some useful insights.
Be equilibrium.
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design overseas

Zaha Hadid’s Cinegenic

Masterpiece
Following a competition in 2007, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) won the commission to design the
national culture centre in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. After its independence from the Soviet
Union in 1991, the new government has since invested heavily in modernising and developing Baku
with a multitude of architecture and infrastructure projects. ZHA designed a billowing white single-
surface showpiece that rises elegantly from the ground – known as the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Story by Henry Gunawan Tjhi

PHoto by Iwan Baan, Hufton+Crow and Luke Hayes

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01

Driving down Heydar Aliyev Avenue

towards Baku’s city centre from the
airport, the Centre’s voluptuous form
came into view in such contrast to the
surrounding stoic buildings from the
Soviet era. Its fluid gesture disolves the
distinction between ground surface and
building. Zaha Hadid frequently blurred
02
the distinction between field and object in

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her projects. The sloping site, outside of
the center’s building footprint, contains
a multi-level underground parking facility
topped with continuous networked
paths embedded amongst meandering
landscape formations - a design solution
that avoided additional landfill for a sheer
drop in topography, which formerly split
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the site in two.
The landscape design elicits a sense
of dynamism and openness through the
precise distribution of open spaces and
successive terraces – shaped by geometric
reflecting pools, cascading waterfalls and
perimeter stone wall benches - capable
of hosting large scale outdoor events. In
April 2014, for example, the White Sign
video mapping installation by Hypnotica
Visual Performance was projected onto
the centre’s undulating building envelope,
depicting significant forms of Azeri arts
from the Gobustan rock paintings to the
present day – along with music composed
by Azerbaijani jazz pianist, Isfar Sarabski.
More recently, the park has hosted a
number of activities such as outdoor band
performances, athletic events and public
arts intallations.
The concept of fluidity, drawn from
the regional Islamic architecture and
culture, is widely evident. The floor
surfaces seamlessly turn into walls, walls
turn into ceilings and so on, as sinuous
as calligrahic patterns. Saffet Kaya
Bekiroglu, Project Designer and Architect
at Zaha Hadid Architects, explains, “Our
intention was to relate to that historical
understanding of architecture, not
through the use of mimicry or a limiting
adherence to the iconography of the
past, but rather by developing a firmly
contemporary interpretation, reflecting a
more nuanced understanding.”
Stepping into the interior spaces,

visitors will experience an aqueous
environment. Natural light bounces off
the undulating white walls and ceiling
over a pristine white floor. The interior’s
soaring and luminous foyer retains an
urban feel as it transitions from the
exterior plaza and forecourt. Visitors can
move freely between the three main
functional zones - the museum, the
library and the conference auditorium
– laid out underneath this expansive free-
form atrium, which can accommodate
separate events simultaneously.
The Centre’s building skin is a feat
of advanced engineering, driven by the
project’s demanding design. By combining
a concrete structure with a space frame
system, the architects could create
dramatically curving column-free spaces.
Unconventional structural solutions
such as curved ‘boot columns’ handle
the inverse peel of the surface from the
ground to the West of the building, and
the ‘dovetail’ tapering of the cantilever
beams that support the building envelope
to the East of the site, notes Bekiroglu.
The space frame system - weighing 2,500
tons less than the originally proposed
structure - allowed for significant time
saving during the construction process.
The architects explored and developed
panelisation geometry and their seams
for internal and external cladding so
that practical construction issues of
06
01 Night view from the
plaza
02 Auditorium interior
03 Auditorium stair
detail
04 Aerial view
05 Museum volume
from the atrium
06 4th floor museum
07 1st floor museum
manufacturing, handling, transport and
assembly became more manageable.
Seams between panels maintain visual
clarity of scale and the rhythmic flow of
building and landscape. Full construction
mock-ups turned out to be essential in
evaluating the appearance as well as
performance of various building details.
The external cladding consists of 13,000
unique fiberglass reinforced polyester
panels (40,000 sqm) and 3,150 fiberglass
reinforced concrete panels (10,000 sqm)
covering the plaza and the transitional
zones, with the envelope reaching as
high as 80 metres from the ground. These
specialised panels resolved technical
concerns, such as movement due to
deflection, external loads, temperature
change, seismic activity, and wind load.
In the United Arab Emirates, cladding
manufacturer Arabian Profile developed
and produced the fiberglass reinforced
concrete and external polyester panels.
Off-site fabrication maximised quality
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control and precision. In his essay “ Rising
To The Occassion”, Felix Mara observed
that once reinforced with fiberglass
in three layers: undirected, scattered
fibers at top and bottom and the ones
in between with bundles following the
intended form, concrete panels can be
slimmed down to 8-13 mm without losing
their flexural strength. Arabian Profile
recommended reinforced polyester for the
rainscreen panels to the architect’s team
by demonstrating that the appearance
and performance matched those of
the much heavier concrete panels.
Fiberglass reinforced polyester panels
were produced at a rate of up to 70
unique panels per day, halving production
times and trimming 80 per cent off their
weight. All rainscreen panels were fitted
with microchips for exact placement
and speedy installation. London digital
panelization specialist, Newtecnic,
developed bespoke 3D software for
Arabian Profile.
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Elaborate secondary support
installation of inner and outer skin
finishes required labor-intensive site work
to fine-tune fixing plates at the interface
with the space frame. Many interior
skin panels needed to be bent on-site
and detailing of the skin was done with
precise care. The three-metre high space
frame cavity practically conceals much
of the building systems, such as lighting
and ventilation, and is fitted with service
catwalks. Special lighting details on the
smooth ceiling surface bring to mind a
celestial sky present at all time.
The library is located at the back of
the building with its nine-storey high void
climaxing at the restaurant space. The
view up entices visitors to explore the
different levels. The ground floor to the
third floor are being used as exhibition
spaces for “Azerbaijan Treasures: through
the wave of history” highlighting the
country’s history, carpets, traditional
costumes and musical instruments;
the Art Doll Exhibition featuring
Indonesian wayang puppets among 230
international doll collections, and the
“Mini Azerbaijan” Exhibition presenting
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a set of scale models of the country’s
most revered heritage landmarks along
with cutting-edge designs conveying the
message of modern Azerbaijan’s rapid
development. Starting from the 4th floor
up, each floor is currently unused.
The Centre is named after Heydar
Aliyev (1923-2003), the founder of modern
Azerbaijan, who lead the country when it
was part of the Soviet Union from 1969
to 1987 and then, as an independent
nation, from 1993 to 2003. An extensive
exhibition of Heydar Aliyev’s legacy
and personal life takes up the first floor
museum space, while the rest of the
museum space remains closed. Since
its opening, the Center has held many
significant art exhibitions showcasing
the works of Richard Deacon, Tony Cragg,
Yayoi Kusama, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Wim
Delvoye, Bernard Buffet, Laurence Jenkell,
Andy Warhol, and Jorge Marin.
The conference auditorium is
a hidden gem within the building.
Narmin Jarchalova, Senior Specialist
of International Relations Department
at the Heyder Aliyev Center, gave me
a personal tour of the 1000-person
conference auditorium. The interior
is lined with strips of American Oak
selected for its acoustical performance,
which also produces a warm polished
glow. A critic and architect, Joseph
Giovannini, suggested it as “perhaps a
reference to the cult of fire associated
with Azerbaijan’s native Zoroastrianism.”
Ribbons of curving wood panels consist
of smaller sections which peel off and
create gaps for lighting, balconies and
the interior stairs down below. The
auditorium is designed to accommodate
conferences, theatre productions, and a
variety of musical concerts. Musicians
Itzhak Perlman and Kitaro performed
here in 2014 at separate events.
Mr. Ilham Aliyev, current president of
Azerbaijan, officiated at a soft-opening
ceremeny for the Heydar Aliyev Center
on 10th May 2012. President Aliyev also
attended the official opening of the Crans
Montana Forum on 29 June 2012 and the
ceremony of official seeing-off for the
Azerbaijani delegation to the Summer
Olympics in London in July 2012, both
held at the Heydar Aliyev Center. On
20 July 2012, a fire incident started on
 PROJECT
DATA
—
Heydar Aliyev Center
Baku, Azerbaijan
Client
The Republic of
Azerbaijan
Program
Mixed-use culturl
centre
Architecture
Consultant
Zaha Hadid Architects
Designer
Zaha Hadid and Patrik
Schumacher with Saffet
Kaya Bekiroglu
Total Floor Area
101,801 sqm
Site Area
111,292 sqm
Auditorium Capacity
1,000
Unique Fiberglass
Reinforced Polyester
Panels
13,000 (40,000) sqm
08 Grand staircase Fiberglass Reinforced
10 09 Aerial view Concrete Panels
10 Space frame structure 3,150 (10,000) GRC
during construction
panels
Fiberglass Reinforced
Polyester Panel
Production
Max 70 unique panels
per day
Museum Space Frame
12,569 members/3,266
nodes
Auditorium Space
Frame
17,269 members/4,513
nodes
Roof Area
39,000 sqm
Main Contractor &
Architect of Record
DiA Holding
Structure Consultant
Tuncel Engineering
AKT

the roof from careless use of welding
equipment. Following 16 months of
repair work, the Heydar Aliyev Center
finally reopened on 5 November 2013.
Zaha Hadid was awarded Design
of the Year 2014 by London’s Design
Museum for the Heydar Aliyev Center.
She was the first woman to be given an
award in its seven-year history and this
was also the first architecture project
to be lauded. Her untimely passing on
31 of March 2016, left the architecture
community in mourning. Hadid was
a forerunner in her field and what a
national building she created for Baku,
offering a more immersive and diverse
experience to engage people with
architecture more than any depiction in
a book or magazine. Its seductive beauty
and compelling civic presence exemplify
design ingenuity fit for the country’s
aspirations and progressive future.

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new hotel
design overseas
RUMAH LUWIHRESIDENCE
LAYAN

The Height of
Contemporary Luxury in
Phuket
As a mature holiday destination, Phuket is no
stranger to luxury villas. Started by the arrival of
Amanpuri villas in 1988, the trend for luxury villas
in Phuket has kept going strong until now. As a
seasoned hotel owner, William E. Heinecke saw
this as a challenge to create a new type of high-end
interior resort-style residence on the island, and so
he contacted the late Indonesian design guru Jaya
Ibrahim to take on the task. Thus, Layan Residences
by Anantara was established in late 2015.

Story by Erza S.T.

PHoto by Layan Residence by Anantara

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Perched high on a hill overlooking
Layan Bay in Phuket, Thailand, Layan
Residences by Anantara was created
to capture the immaculate vistas of
the surrounding jungle and the ocean
views in a contemporary way. Set
at the highest point permitted for
residential construction on Phuket, the
indoor-outdoor design concept is an
artful response to the island’s building
regulations that limit any single roofed
structure on the upper level from
exceeding approximately 90sqm. The
architecture design instead turned this
to its advantage so that, when seen
from above, the residences appear as
a collection of modern villas with their
free-standing bedrooms and indoor
areas flowing seamlessly with the
outdoor living spaces.
All 15 residences, designed by Habita
Architects, have a stunning infinity pool
with a view of the Andaman Sea as a
backdrop. Stretching 22 metres long, the
pools are tiled in Indonesian Sukabumi
stone and feature swim jets with a
submerged glass panel casting light onto
the fitness area below. Options range
from a two-bedroom villa to a roomy
seven-bedroom villa that has a total
floor space of 2,600 sqm.
During our visit we were able to enjoy a beauty through the open-plan design,
five-bedroom sea view residence, spread clean lines and the use of light, natural
over 2,148 sqm, with the two master colours.
bedrooms joined by the elegant living
and dining rooms overlooking the pool
Adding to the luxury, Heinecke also
deck on the
commissioned Karl Princic of Intaran
first floor.
Design for the landscape concept and
design, alternating between subtlety
A beautiful and punctuations of arboreal drama.
modern Between the different residences, the
Thai open individual highlights might include a
pavilion, spa room, a private elevator or even a
known as private cinema. Above the dining room
a sala, was in our residence we had a rooftop deck
also located which offered a perfect spot for sunset
by the pool, relaxation.
taking in the
delicious
Layan Residences by Anantara is the
coastal
first branded residential development by
views.
Heinecke’s luxury hotel and resort brand,
Downstairs,
Anantara. From our experience we can
three further
say that this residence truly epitomises
bedrooms
the height of contemporary luxury in
were joined
Phuket and it is without doubt one of the
by a fully
last masterpieces of Jaya Ibrahim.
equipped kitchen and staff
quarters. To live upto its
luxury status, the residence
also comes with a live-in
butler who is dedicated to
your needs and provides an
unobtrusive service.
Jaya’s signature touches
add points of intrigue –
from the intricately carved
wooden claw-foot beds
in a chinoiserie style (as
an homage to the Sino-
Portuguese architecture in
Phuket) and lattice-decked
ceilings, to the antique
Burmese teak door that
marks the residence’s
entrance. As a renowned
interior designer who created
some of the most famous
hotels and resorts around
the world, Jaya was known
for bringing the beauty of the
destination into his designs.
Here he revealed the site’s
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design overseas LAYAN RESIDENCE

The Persona
Behind Anantara
and Minor
International
Known as one of the most successful hotel
business owners in the world, the US-born
hotel magnate William heinecke started his
first business in Thailand before he turned 18
years old. He chose to name his company Minor
International for that reason and has grown the
company into an empire of more than 150 hotels

Photo courtesy of Minor international

and resorts, 2,000 restaurants and 300 retail
outlets spread across 32 countries. In terms
of hotels and resorts, the company portfolio
includes prestigious brands such as Anantara,
Four Seasons, St Regis, and Tivoli (in Portugal).

erza S.T. of Indonesia Design had the chance

to interview this award winning businessman
about his company, with a special focus on the
Anantara brand.
Indonesia Design (ID): As a brand, we know very little about
Anantara in Indonesia. Can you share with us more about the
Anantara philosophy and what makes it special?
 
William Heinecke (WH): We launched our first property in
Indonesia on the island of Bali in 2008 with Anantara Seminyak and
then followed that with Anantara Uluwatu in 2012.
‘Anantara’ is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “without
end”, and the resorts encapsulate the excitement of discovery and
exploration that comes with entering new territory. Creating a
“destination experience” is at the core of the Anantara philosophy
and one that the brand takes seriously. This value is reflected in
Anantara’s commitment to harmoniously blend with the local
environment, whether that be in the mountains of the Golden
Triangle, the unspoiled beauty of the Maldives or the endless dunes
of the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi.
 
ID: Why did you create Anantara as the first hotel brand to be part
of your cooperation?
 
WH: Minor was already owner and operator of a number of hotels
in Thailand under the Four Seasons and Marriott brands. I saw the
opportunity to create something niche in this marketplace, taking
inspiration from these hotels and others I had visited and creating
an authentic destination experience. The launch of Anantara
Hotels, Resorts & Spas in 2001 has been one of the greatest
accomplishments of the group and today we have 39 operational
hotels from Thailand to Indonesia, the Maldives and the UAE.
 
ID: How big is the role of design in your hotel group? How do you
personally see it?
WH: Bill Bensley’s attention to detail is what sets him apart for
everyone else. I can recall when he came back from Africa and he
was inspired by the bush camps there and he was talking about
bringing Africa to Asia. Four Seasons had never operated a camp,
and nothing like this existed in Asia. Yet, I was captivated by Bill’s
enthusiasm and The Four Season’s Tented Camp was what resulted,
and it is still one of the highest rating properties in the Minor Hotel
Groups portfolio to date.
 
Other successful projects that we’ve collaborated on showcasing
some of Bill’s elaborate gardens, and which also feature daily
fire-dance shows and period torches, include Anantara Hua Hin,
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas –
all very popular resorts.

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B e s t

A W A R D
For the past 14 years, Indonesia Design team is dedicated to make features and curatorial on designs – from more detailed
scale items such as product and fashion designs, to bigger developments that cover hospitality commercial architecture
and urban spaces. To celebrate our 14th Anniversary, we would like to extend our appreciation to those who have been
contributing for better ‘Indonesian Designs’ – who have raised the bar of our design standards, state of the arts and who
respect for heritage and local values.

We are honouring all nominees and announce the winners in each category during our gala dinner at Raffles Jakarta on 20
December, 2017. This event promises a joyous celebration of our 14-years in print, which has now extended to online and
social media platforms.

Herewith we proudly present the nominees in the following catagories.

Architect Interior Fashion Emerging

Designer Artist

Luxury Lifetime
Product House Developer Achievement
New
Hotel Designer

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 Architect

Andra Matin

Isandra Matin Ahmad brings international attention to Indonesian modern architecture. The Padjajaran University’s
architecture graduate has worked to one of Indonesian design giants Grahacipta Hadiprana, before establishing his own firm
andramatin in 1998. With his team, he consistently designs modern architecture within Indonesian contexts, for residential,
hospitality, office, museum, park, commercial and exhibition. His studio is also best-known as an incubator for emerging
architects, notably SHAU’s Daliana Suryawinata and SUB’s Wiyoga Nurdiansyah.

Andra’s designs evoke straight-forwardly bold building outlines. He often uses unfinished concrete, as for him, concrete
reveals its true character as a material, while also reflecting warmth and strength. He puts local details into his designs, like
traditional woven panels in Pasar Tubaba project. His other notable works are including Katamama, Dia.Lo.Gue, and Salihara.
He has won numerous awards including the Association of Indonesian Architects (Ikatan Arsitektur Indonesia, IAI), in 1999
and 2002, 2006 and 2011.

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 Architect

Budiman Hendropurnomo

After years of study and work in Melbourne, Australia, Budiman Hendropurnomo decided to go back home and initiated
Duta Cermat Mandiri (DCM), as a subsidiary office of Australian-based Denton Corker Marshall. Under his direction, they
have numerous commercial and mixed-use development projects in Indonesia. His first project with DCM Indonesia was
Hotel Tugu in his hometown Malang.

In all of their works, DCM represents current lifestyle into contextual architecture while also provides needs of client, and
solutions for social and environmental issues. They do a lot of experiment with their forms, materials and approaches to
make contribution in urban scale. This can be seen from their projects: UOB Plaza, Indonesian Ministry of Trade office,
Double Tree by Hilton Jakarta, and most-recently Australian Embassy.

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 Architect

Jasin Tedjasukmana

Having loved to see buildings and old construction since in elementary school has inspired Jasin Tedjasukmana to be an architect.
Today he is renowned as a respected architect who has designed some of the most famous hotels in popular destinations in
Indonesia, namely The Hermitage Hotel and Dharmawangsa Hotel in Jakarta, and the upcoming The Residences at Mandarin
Oriental in Bali. He was also the 1989 Aga Khan recipient for Citra Niaga Samarinda.

Graduated from Parahyangan University in Bandung in 1977, the Cirebon-native founded his own architecture firm in 1987
specialising in residential and hospitality designs. He named it Kiat, a Javanese words that can be loosely interpreted as “knowing
the best thing to do”.

Known for his signature solid vertical elements, he made many neoclassic architecture works, as he believes that neoclassic style is a
fundamental architecture study that exhibits proportion, harmony, unity, sequence, balance, focal point and others.

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Tan Tjiang Ay

Before sustainable architecture takes the spotlight as it is today, Tan Tjiang Ay has been developing it in his works. He has
been doing residential design in most of his career life and developed such designs that encourage the inhabitants to live
efficiently.

He believes that architects are “doctors” for built environment. He builds efficiently, in respect with nature and
neighborhood. To make excellent designs, he treats his designs as a person because man-made objects have similar
characteristics to men, as it has to be able to breathe, among several other needs.
Despite of his Reductionism style, Tan Tjiang Ay brings his best effort to put local context into the design, without being
heavy on decoration. This movement has inspired many young architects.

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House
Designer

Alex Bayusaputro

With 27 years of experience in luxury development, Alex bayusaputro, founder and managing partner of Singapore-based design
firm Genius Loci, takes the purity of construction material as the silver lining of his high-end projects. Under his belt, the architecture
firm managed to expand to six cities within 14 years, including Chengdu, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Surabaya and Shanghai.

For Alex, the size, genuine materials and fine colour mixture are the key to achieve luxurious designs, so is the expression and
language of the space itself. He treats each project as an experience that becomes part of other people’s life. The experience and the
spirit of the space have always driven Genius Loci’s concept direction, “what the space tells us.”

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House
Designer

Erwin Hawawinata

Erwin Hawawinata is the king of classic home designs. His projects span the high-end residential areas in Jakarta, from Pantai Indah
Kapuk, Menteng, Simprug to Kebayoran area. Far away from his office address in Jakarta, he has also designed luxury homes in
Surabaya, Medan, Kuala Lumpur, and several other cities within the South East Asia region.

Erwin established his firm Hawawinata N Associates, in which he designed many residences, private offices and galleries for
Indonesian crème de la crème. Through classical designs, he exhibits symmetrical architecture and thoughtful details throughout
spacious living spaces. Having done numerous designs, the humble architect still sharpens his skills in making freehand drawings,
which are as detailed as his completed works.

Erwin is one of only a few Indonesian architects to be shortlisted as the finalists of iDOGI Award, an annual international competition
of luxury interior designers organised by the Venice-based iDOGI® group.

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House
Designer

Suwito Hadi

Certain high-end residential buildings in Bandung have one thing in common: they were designed and built by Suwito Hadi. The
civil engineering graduate has been living in Bandung since his college years. He has gained the experience that has allowed him to
possess a deep comprehension about the city’s luxury homes. As a contractor, he understands a lot about architecture, a fact that
kindled his first desire to design.

As a contractor by training, he also began to work as the architect for several projects. After a few trials, he realised that he was able
to do the work well and decided to assume the role as architect in the next projects.
Teaming up with his son, Albert Hadi, he strives to create even greater architecture projects in the future.

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House
Designer

Thomas Elliott

Established in 1985, Paramita Abirama Istasadhya (PAI) is today one of the prominent luxury architecture design firms in Indonesia,
and since its founding, the company has built an impeccable reputation as one of the most respected design firms in the country.In
line with its growth, in 1992, the Jakarta-based company welcomed Thomas Elliott as its director of Design.

Thomas has been in the industry for more than 30 years. Having a wealth of experience, he is known for designs that facilitate an
exemplary ambiance, tailored to the clients’ needs. Thomas and his design team of 90 skilled people focus on luxury residential and
hospitality designs, with projects found throughout high-end Indonesian neighborhoods, Malaysia, China and America. And, under
his direction, Paramita Abirama Istasadhya has continued to grow and transform.

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Abie Abdillah

It is a fact that over 80 per cent of the worldwide supply of rattan comes from Indonesia, but yet, despite this huge market share, the
rattan industry in this country still faces significant challenges. Abie Abdillah, who graduated as a product designer from Bandung
Institute of Technology (ITB), recognised these challenges and was inspired to get involved. He started by creating a design studio in
2009 known as Studio Hiji that was focused on creating rattan furniture.

He gives rattan a new, contemporary look in order to provide customers with options and to attract people’s interest. The Lukis
armchair is a great example of where the centuries-old tradition of rattan processing meets with contemporary design. As a piece
of indoor furniture, this armchair is handmade with strong stems woven together with such accuracy and attention to detail that
it makes you think of a high-technology industrial product. Through his talented design, Abie’s rattan furniture is now selling
worldwide from Singapore (via The Common Goods) to Italy (via Cappellini).

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Guinness X Darbotz
and Ykha Amelz

As one of the leading beer brands in the world, Guinness has continuously developed its brand in many aspects, including design.
For the last three years, Guinness One Indonesia has been running a campaign ‘Together We Are More’ – using limited edition
packaging in collaboration with various renowned designers. This year, they decided to use batik and work with Indonesian artists for
the very first time: featuring graffiti artist Darbotz and illustrator Ykha Amelz of the famous DIBBA fashion brand.

The ONE INDONESIA EDITION concept for both Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and Guinness Zero was inspired by the principles of
“Pancha Mahabhuta” combining opposing elements of fire (teja) with water (apah) and earth (perthiwi) with air (bayu) to create
a harmonious and united pattern. The designs are an acknowledgment of the common Indonesian spirit reflected in teamwork,
collective decision making and our national motto of Unity in Diversity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika). The batik motifs corresponding to
each element symbolise the deep historical roots of our nation and its steady unity. It is without doubt one of the most refreshing
design collaborations that we have seen this year!

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 Product

Rinaldy A Yunardi

Not all great designers climbed the academic ladder and Rinaldy A Yunardi is a shining example of a successful designer who was
simply blessed with a natural talent. This well-known designer started out transforming cut wire and pieces of acrylic material into
headpieces out of curiosity when he was working in a regular office job. Following his interest, Rinaldy started his fashion business 21
years ago producing accessories for other fashion designers. At that time, he was best known for his tiaras.

Combining his natural talent, curiosity and determination, his work has become famous in the Indonesian fashion industry and
around the world. Celebrities such as Titi DJ, Andien, Krisdayanti, and international stars like Aaron Kwok, Nicki Minaj and Katy
Perry are big fans of his work. Using a couturier approach to creating his accessories, this award-winning designer has also expanded
his work into artwork installation. He impressed us again with his latest achievement on becoming the Supreme Award Winner in
the World of Wearable Awards Show in Wellington, New Zealand, September 2017.

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Denny Wirawan

Batik is a core element of Indonesian heritage and is widely known around the world. It can be found in a diverse range of unique
patterns and applications but some examples now need to be actively preserved and maintained. The batik that is made in Kudus is
one of those examples that is dying out and is in need of preservation. Luckily, one of Indonesia’s senior designers, Denny Wirawan,
is smitten by the beauty of Batik Kudus and has decided to use it as the inspiration for his fashion collections.

In collaboration with Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, Denny has brought back the glory of Batik Kudus that was once famous
in the 1950s through two collections: Pasar Malam (Night Market) in 2015 and Wedari (Royal Garden) in 2017. The more recent
collection, Wedari, also marks his 20 years in the fashion industry. Inspired by Batik Kudus craftsmen, he reveals a variety of
unpublished motifs and isen-isen (the ornament details in batik that complements a motif, usually it comes in small and simple form
such as dots).

Denny has not only done a good job in preserving Batik Kudus through his fashion collections, but he has also given it a new
contemporary feel.

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Edward Hutabarat

Photo courtesy of JAKArtA fAshIoN WeeK, ArMADINA BLANc Note

As one of Indonesia’s senior fashion designers who has been creating for over three decades, Edward Hutabarat has been vocal in
promoting traditional Indonesian textiles since his career began in 1981. He believes that the motif that appears on the textile has a
deep philosophy that represents a country’s civilisation. As part of his mission to keep on promoting Indonesia’s great heritage and
civilisation, Edward’s attention this year was on the traditional Lurik batik that was popular among the traditional Javanese in the
past.

A textile with a small striped motif, Lurik is made of rough cotton and is affordable in price. Over time, Lurik has slowly been
disappearing. The few remaining Lurik makers are mostly 60 to 85 years old. Edward is deeply affected by this situation and took
it as his inspiration this year by presenting a collection called Tangan-Tangan Renta Lurik Indonesia (The Old Hands of Indonesian
Lurik) in cooperation with Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation. In his hands, Lurik is transformed into a contemporary high fashion
collection.

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Era Soekamto
for Iwan Tirta Private Collection

As the creative director of the Iwan Tirta Private Collection, Era Soekamto is constantly pushing to continue the legacy of batik
maestro Iwan Tirta and present it to the contemporary world. In this role since 2012, Era has successfully expanded the brand into
new areas of couture through extensive research and by ‘going back into the mind’ of the maestro itself.

This year, she wowed us with a collection called Condrosengkolo, a traditional Javanese time configuration based on the lunar
cycle, symbols of numbers that represent the year. These symbols are used to create a harmony between humans and the universe.
She translated this sophisticated sacred art into batik motifs that are divided into space, fire and water, earth and air. Through
Condrosengkolo, she uses a rare skill and craftsmanship to combine ancient heritage, philosophy, and fashion design into a great
collection.

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Artist

Agan Harahap

Being one of the few Indonesian artists who uses photography and digital imaging as their platform, Agan Harahap
established his reputation by creating an edge where the line between fantasy and reality is almost unseen. He is often cited
as a ‘master photoshopper’ and is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary artists of his generation. Often made
using montage techniques, Agan’s works are a fusion of relevant social commentaries and pop culture references, composed
in the style of a glamorous publicity photoshoot that creates parodies or surreal re-creations of factual moments in history.

Since 2009, Agan has been showing his artworks through a series of solo exhibitions around the region from Jakarta and
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. This year, Agan stirred the contemporary art scene by presenting his version of social realism
in an exhibition in Singapore hosted by the Mizuma Gallery. In this exhibition, he ‘borrows’ some famous paintings by
Indonesian art maestros such as Hendra Gunawan, S. Sudjojono, Basuki Abdullah and Dullah; and presents them as his own
version of social realism in the current zeitgeist.

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Artist

Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo

Every artist follows their own journey for finding their inner voice and Arin Dwihartanto Sunaryo found his voice through
experimenting with resin. Rejecting the paintbrush in favour of direct application with his hands, Arin, who earned his Master of Fine
Arts degree from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, in 2005, gradually moved on to industrial methods. In
2008, his impatience with the prolonged drying time of oil paint, led him to experiment with pigmented resin. He now uses synthetic
resins to cast sleek, futuristic objects, combining the traditional and contemporary significance of this material with the aesthetic
heroism of abstract expressionism.

The son of senior artist Sunaryo, Arin was the first Indonesian artist to have his artwork displayed in the permanent collection at the
Guggenheim Museum, New York. This year, Arin enchanted art lovers from around the world with his solo exhibition that combined
resin as the binding-agent with different kinds of food pigments, like spices, dyed food, milk powder, and even instant noodles. As
one of the nation’s rising young artists, Arin is definitely one not to be missed.

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Artist

Tromarama

Feby Babyrose, Ruddy Hatumena and Herbert Hans met whilst studying at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in 2006 during
an animation workshop. Since then, they have been working together as a collective team under name of Tromarama and created
many great animations featuring inconspicuous, everyday objects. All three of them are among the generation of artists who first
hand experienced the impact of the digital revolution in Indonesia during the early 2000s. It shaped the way they think and work.
In exhibitions, the trio presents the animations as part of installations and sometimes in combination with objects. The concept is
always fresh, intriguing and humorous. 

Their exhibition this year called Amphibia is exhibited at Centre A in Vancouver, Canada where the trio through a careful orchestra
of lenticular prints, stop-motion animation, and newly commissioned moving image works, weave a narrative thread between
real and virtual worlds. Tromarama invites us to consider what it means to exist at a moment when rapidly adopting technologies
destabilise the line between human and machine. Through their works, Tromarama is widely considered as one of Indonesia’s most
exciting rising talents, exhibited worldwide.

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Embassy

The Australian Embassy complex in South Jakarta is the largest overseas diplomatic building owned by the government. It consists
of different sections namely the Chancery, Executive Residence for the Chief of Mission, 33 Staff Residences as well as medical and
recreational facilities.

Standing five stories tall, the design of the Chancery was inspired by iconic rock faces of the Australian landscape, Uluru and Kata
Tjuta. Its metal panels were mined in Australia and will change color as they age.
The interior is decorated with indigenous Australian art. The Purnululu Theatre also hosts movie screenings and seminars
showcasing artwork from Artbank, a leasing program for contemporary art that supports artists across Australia.
Moreover, the embassy also champions environmentally sustainable design (ESD) through ‘The Pillow’ cooling system, the facade
design, efficient lighting systems governed, low-energy zoned air-conditioning systems, solar-powered hot water heating and a
water recycling system.

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 Citibank

Citi Indonesia moved its office from downtown to the southern business area of Jakarta. It is located inside the cocoon-like
architecture of South Quarter, which reflects a warm feeling of home.

The lobby is located on the same storey as Khatulistiwa Café, which can be accessed by guests. Subtle colours dominate Citibank’s
lobby, and wooden panels on one side to evoke a local feeling. The Khatulistiwa Café consists of furniture made by a Jakarta-based
product design studio, Karsa.

Citibank’s working spaces are dominated with their corporate colour, blue. This tone, of course, gives a relaxing surrounding, with
floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the green surroundings which lead to Mount Salak. Each floor has several open meeting rooms
where people can have casual gatherings and work in groups. The Citi Indonesia office received a Gold certification with Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

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The first online taxi provider in Indonesia was established in 2014, with offices sprawled across the South Jakarta area. This year,
Gojek decided to establish their new facility in the 6th and 7th floor of Menara Sentraya.

Designed by Domisilium, Gojek reflected their inner creativity by providing a fun, interactive office space. The interiors are mainly
dominated with industrial design, as seen from the exposed ceiling and concrete space, with aspects of fresh colour. Staffs are
gathered in spacious, open-concept working areas which are covered in their corporate palate: lime green. The hallways mimic the
streets of Jakarta with a grey finish and white lines.

To help their employees cope with long working hours, Gojek provides an entertainment room that caters to basketball and video
games. They also have a multi-function room for quick briefings and the occasional yoga sessions.

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 Unilever

Unilever adds ease to anyone working in the office. Unilever’s office is designed by Aedas with modern architecture and interior
design. The office has a dome-like ceiling with an organic garden inside the glass building. It is furnished with a warm, wooden
colour, with accents of colourful upholsteries that express the vibrant brands offered by the group. Steven Shaw of Aedas Interior
inserted lounges nearby to allow casual meeting areas. In addition to the comfortable working areas, the company values the health
of its employees and has provided supporting facilities such as a gym and a café.

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Hotel

Four Seasons
Hotel Jakarta

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is bringing luxury to another level with the high ceilings, opulent design and stunning chandeliers. The
hotel’s design team, Pelli Clark Pelli Architects and interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, based their design on the history
of Jakarta. The main lobby is decorated with French deco-inspired hanging lamps and hues of broken white and golden are painted
throughout the interior.

The outdoor space of the hotel bears an exotic flora concept, water features and resort-like terraces, a Four Seasons signature.
The 125 private suites are designed in chinoiserie wall panels, original Indonesian artwork, and Italian marble bathrooms that exude
the modern luxury feeling. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows give an unobstructed view of the capital city.
Meanwhile, the hotel’s famous spa establishment is inspired by the iris flower. A series of flower petals made of metallic ceramics
are seen on the circular wall mimicking the flying movement of flower petals blown by the wind.

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Hotel

Fairmont
Jakarta

The 32-storey building of Fairmont Jakarta in Senayan pays tribute to Japanese architecture that is often associated with a minimal
design that enhances the space within. From the outside, a row of square windows is installed in the grey-colored exterior of the
hotel.

Fairmont’s hotel lobby is said to be one of the largest lobbies in Jakarta. It’s designed symmetrically and contrary to the dark façade,
the lobby’s primary colour is white with ivory-toned marble tiles and complemented by dark brown sills of the high windows. To add
a bit more hue, there are earthy-coloured furniture, bluish upholsteries and glass artworks adorning the area.
Rooms are painted in a blend of brown and monochromatic palettes, meanwhile the contemporary Presidential Suite has a sultry
purple accent and a Japanese-inspired spa bathroom.

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Hotel

Mandapa
a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

When Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton reserve project was first initiated, the team had one vision in mind: To make Mandapa feels like it’s
been there forever and nature should be the main star.

The result is a more toned-down and earthy look design that is based on four mantras: Striking, Intimate, Magical and Enlightening.
Mandapa’s 10-storey site features open air joglo-style wooden structure, Mandapa’s crown, in which guests can overlook the view of
the whole compound. Another identifiable feature is the terracotta piazza that is also Mandapa’s point of entry.
The bamboo pods near the Ayung river and Sawah Terrace located above the rice field show two contrasting designs yet
compliment one another; wood versus bamboo, rice field and the river, day versus night.

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Hotel

Raffles
Jakarta

The legacy of Indonesian artist Hendra Gunawan is alive at Raffles Jakarta. His artworks heavily influenced the classic and elegant
interiors of the hotel that is located next to Ciputra Artpreneur in Kuningan. The lobby’s deep burgundy carpet looks like it comes
straight out of his works, the high ceilings and ivory-hued marbles compliment the massive mosaic reproduction of Gunawan’s
“Menyusui 2” painting placed in the lobby.

The Writers Bar presents interesting décor of Gunawan’s artwork in rectangular window-like wall panels, that looks like an Advent
calendar. The custom-made carpets depict blue tranquil waters filled with lively fish.
Meanwhile, the guestrooms represent the artist’s retreat. Gunawan’s strong colours are visible in the furniture, a stark contrast from
warm beige stone and wood combined within the wall surfaces and flooring. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide enough natural
light during the day and views of Jakarta’s skyline and the hotel’s Gunawan-inspired gardens.

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Hotel

The Westin
Jakarta

Occupying the top 20 floors of Gama Tower in Kuningan as well as the building’s ground and second floors, The Westin Jakarta
presents its guests with the most spectacular view of the capital.
The hotel’s 26,000 sqm space features contemporary elements with classical touches that are inspired by natural, organic forms
and textures that are then translated into Indonesian botanical elements, along with some Indonesian-inspired motifs on various
aspects ranging from colour, accents, to patterns.

On the ground level, the use of batik-inspired rug produced by Britons in the ballroom area is especially eye-catching, the
chandeliers’ thousands of custom-blown florets exude warmth and sophistication over rooms. The Art Deco influence is visible in
the custom fittings and utilities. Each of the hotel room has a cleverly designed walk-in style storage and closet area and spacious
bathroom with at separate bathtub and rainforest shower.

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 Interior
Designer

Citra Duta Artistry International

(CDA)

As one of the leading workspace design firms in Indonesia, CDA has since 1993 built their outstanding portfolio that includes
designing various offices of multinational companies across Indonesia.

Under the direction of Rick McBride, Myrna McBride and Bingah Suseno, CDA is dedicated to excellence in design, management and
quality service, while sharing the commercial philosophies of the business community to ensure that the company’s design expertise
can accommodate the client’s taste, commercial requirements, market image and financial position.

CDA offers professionalism, creativity and the attention to each of their projects. From master planning to construction
documentation, CDA’s professionals will help determine which design services that fit for each project. With the help of 20 trained
professionals, CDA combines overseas experience with local touches to complete each project assigned with an international level
of service excellence.

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Designer

designpartners Indonesia
(DPI)

Naila Djatnika has been working as a workplace designer for almost 30 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
from Trisakti University in 1987. When she established designpartners Indonesia (DPI) in 1991, she started big with a 450-sqm
office, which accommodated 48 people, in Wisma Dharmala Sakti. For she believed that a workplace design is an important factor
in maintaining an effective business and favourable work environment. Today, DPI is one of the most respected workplace design
bureaus in the country, with clients ranging from national entrepreneurs to government organizations and multinational companies.
In making workspaces, Naila adapts the concept of creative and colourful offices that offer dedicated areas. These include a breakout
area, quiet area, lactation area, and even a napping pod, which is also gaining momentum.

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Designer

Domisilium

Santi Alaysius and Hamphrey Tedja have gained their fame by designing some of the hippest venues in Jakarta— BART at the
Artotel Jakarta, the Kosenda Hotel, as well as Go-Jek’s new offices. The dynamic duo founded their studio in 2009, focusing their
design to cater to high- end residential, hospitality and retail spaces. Santi studied interior design at The Illinois Institute of Art and
Hamphrey studied architecture at The Illinois Institute of Technology. Both educated Chicago, they met as young professionals in
2006. They now have projects in Singapore, Indonesia, Mexico and the US.

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Designer

Hidajat Endramukti

Hidajat Endramukti is an architect with impeccable skill for interior design and decoration. Before establishing his own firm
Endramukti Designs, he was an architect at DCM, with Hotel Tugu Malang as one of his first hospitality design.

The Surabaya-based designer is best known for his residential works in major cities in Indonesia. He gained compliments from both
clients and guests for his homey designs at Alila Ubud, The Shalimar Boutique Hotel Malang, and de Soematra Restaurant Surabaya.

As one of the most respected designer in the country, he has been invited to design the products and interior settings for numerous
home decoration stores and galleries including Iwan Tirta Home in Jakarta and Registry Curated Fine Collection in Surabaya.

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Designer

Q Space

Prapanca Muchtar earned his bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the Bandung Institute of Technology. In 1991, he joined
Atelier 6 Interior, one of the biggest design firms in Indonesia. Launching his own studio, Q Space, in 2006, Prapanca has developed
it into one of the nation’s most prominent workplace design firms. In just over a one decade, Q Space has completed works designing
more than 1 million-sqm in office space, with governments, national and multinational companies as its clients.

Under Prapanca’s direction, Q Space has been making effective, comfortable and humane workspace designs. Q Space understands
that the design should be efficient in terms of space, since the price of office space is continuously increasing, while also able to
express the company’s values. 

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Ciputra

The Ciputra Group is one of only a few Indonesian developers initiated by an architect. The property giant focuses integrated, large-
scale development projects including residential and commercial estates, recreational centres, hotels, shopping centres and other
multipurpose facilities.

Dr (HC) Ir. Ciputra himself has been in the property business since 1961, right after he graduated from Bandung Institute of
Technology (ITB). He founded Ciputra Group in 1981, which has now transformed into a global company supported by at least
100 property subsidiaries with projects spanning 43 cities across the archipelago and in Vietnam, Cambodia, India and China. The
group has a portfolio of 91 residential projects and 39 commercial and social projects. Furthermore, Ciputra Group has diversified its
business and is involved in other sectors such as sports and recreation, media, telecommunications, health and education.

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Intiland

With over 40 years of heritage, Intiland has developed some of the nation’s most iconic buildings such as its two flagship office
towers in Jakarta and Surabaya, designed by the late Paul Rudolph; and The Regatta, a seafront luxury condominium in Pluit,
North Jakarta, designed by Tom Wright whose portfolio includes the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE. Intiland’s main township
development in Surabaya, Graha Famili, has become one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. Today, Intiland’s diversified real
estate portfolio that ranges from residential townships, office towers and high-rise apartments, to hospitality, industrial estates as
well as sports and golf club management.

In addition to achieving a success in developing a number of prestigious projects, The company has been pro-active in its
contribution to the industrial development as well as social commitment. The company is one of the founders of Green Building
Council Indonesia, an exclusive member of Indonesia Health Fund and PT Pembangunan Kota Tua Jakarta. Intiland also runs Intiland
Teduh, the company’s program that assists low-income communities to own decent home.

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 Developer

Sinar Mas Land

Sinar Mas Land (SML) is a multi-national award winning developer with operations in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and China.
With more than 40 years of experience, SML offers a wide range of property developments and services for township, landed
residences, apartments, commercial buildings, industrial estates and hospitality properties.

SML owns more 10,000 hectares of strategic land bank in Indonesia alone, making it one of the largest property developers in
Indonesia. The company’s biggest land bank, BSD City in South Tangerang, has been eagerly developed since early 1990s into one of
the most integrated housing estate in the South East Asia region.

SML gained its big name by responding to the needs of communities, while also responding to social and environmental issues.

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 Lifetime
Achievement

Heritage Buildings Preservation

Budi Lim

Photo courtesy of hAPPy LIM AND KArtIKA / WIKI coMMoNs

Budi Lim started his firm Budi Lim Architects in early 1980s after years of study and work in the UK. The bureau serves a
wide range of architectural service; from residential to high-rise commercial buildings and from new buildings to numerous
heritage conservations. He has interest in historical architecture of Jakarta, as he believes that one should know the city well
to be able to understand the city’s contexts and aims for design. He is driven to make better life by connecting people’s life to
nature and to the rooted history.

He has won the Indonesian Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship and the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for National
Archive Building Conservation. He has designed the award-winning Indonesian Pavilion at 2010 World Expo, Shanghai.
With his great reputation, he has been a jury for numerous events, including UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural
Heritage Conservation.

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Achievement

Traditional Homes Preservation

Yori Antar

Gregorius Antar Awal is an architect dedicated to ethnic architecture. He has been initiating many developments in Indonesian
vernacular architecture, notably in Wae Rebo, East Nusa Tenggara. His role in conservation is not only important for architecture and
the design industry, but also for culture and tourism sectors. Now he is known as Yori Antar, the principal of Han Awal & Partners.

His late father Han Awal founded the company— his architectural work is also notable throughout various conservation areas in the
country. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Univesitas Indonesia(UI), where he frequently serves as guest lecturer
and advisor for UI’s annual architecture excursion to rural places in Indonesia.

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new hotel
hotel & gallery
RUMAHBreeze
LUWIHHotel and art Gallery

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 at Home
withart Story by Barbara Hahijary
Photo by Bagus tri laksono

Set amidst the vicinity of Northern Bandung, a boutique

hotel namely Breeze offers rooms filled with artworks
surrounding Tan Tjiang Ay’s reductionism architecture. The
hotel is nicely located across from an art gallery that displays
artworks by prominent Indonesian artists; thus, the guests
staying at this hotel can indulge in second-to-none artful
experience.

Breeze Hotel is located in a high-end residential area and

infused with a serene ambiance. Having luxurious houses
as its neighbours, the hotel stands out with its bold front
façade with intriguing dimmed lights at night. The façade,
which is covered with textured cement wall and Breeze logo
on one side, exposes massive grey structure with humble and
welcoming look.

The three-storey hotel offers 12 guest bedrooms, and has

a U-shaped plan that allows natural daylight and cross
ventilation in all rooms, as consistently appears in Tan Tjiang
Ay’s work. The plan makes a twin mass at the façade, which
also acts as a gate, indicating the entrance at its centre.
Standing in front of the building is a sculpture to welcome
02 guests entering the building.

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hotel & gallery Breeze Hotel and art Gallery

There is no particular door, as the building is left open all the

time. So, guests can come through the stairs that lead to the
spacious hallway, thanks to the void above this area.

Each room has a balcony in the hallway from which

decorative hanging plants provide interesting views, both
from the rooms and from the ground. This void also allows
connectivity from one room to another. There are pots of red
and white poinsettia on the ground and in balconies that add
colour to the monochromatic setting. At the end point of the
ground, there is an antique stone sculpture surrounded by
tea lights.

The ground holds the meeting points – the lobby, the

reception desk and the breakfast restaurant. All of these
rooms are decorated with contemporary paintings. Walking
inside the restaurant, visitors will not miss paintings by Bali-
based colour specialist I Wayan Karja, hung on its two sides, 04
while a large number of bird sculptures by F. Widayanto are

02 03

hung as a divider between the indoor space and the outer

hallway. These artworks soften the antique look of the
entire furniture.

For those in awe about Indonesian heritage, the hotel

has a boutique dedicated to Go Tik Swan’s batik works,
remembering his dedication to unify Indonesian batik
patterns, as assigned by Indonesia’s first president
Sukarno. The batik collections are kept inside an antique
glass showcase, while a kris or traditional dagger and
selections of accessories are displayed inside an antique
wooden box, which is a carriage for Javanese groom or

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 bride. No less interesting are artworks in form of
paintings, and a sculpture made by prominent artist
Dolorosa Sinaga.

The boutique hotel offers only suite-sized room in

modern design – painted in all white, with sleek
cantilever tables as accents. Every room has an en-
suite living room and bathroom. Art lovers can enjoy
different artworks displayed in each room; while in
a single room, they will find three contemporary
paintings by Indonesian rising stars and more than
ten crafted ceramic works by F. Widayanto. The beauty
comes not only from the interior design and artworks
– it is also balanced with touches of plants in the
balcony, on the desk and further to the bathroom.

The artsy ambiance of the hotel connects with

another property across the road, which serves as
05 an art gallery. This is where Drs. Nugroho, the owner
of the hotel, keeps his collections of works by senior
artists.

Designed by Tan Tjiang Ay, the gallery is an L-shape

planned building. Its humble selection of material as
in textured cement wall cannot hide the poetic and
monumental impression presented by its proportion
and its tall columns. The terrace has high ceiling that
provides dramatic entrance to the gallery. The two-
level building has repetitive wide openings on both
floors – all formed in precise rectangles that highlight
modern design.

The openness at the terrace lets us prepare for a

surprise. As we enter the gallery, the room creates
warm and intimate ambience. The white walls make
each colour of the artworks stand out. The whole
gallery has distinctive traditional grey flooring, which
takes a long time to make and a detailed preliminary
maintenance to bring out the unpredictable pattern
and optimum shine.

The remarkable architecture is complemented by

the collections inside this gallery. The ground has its
01 The warm- walls decorated with paintings by respected painter
lighted hallway
of the Breeze Srihadi Soedarsono; while on the second floor, there
Hotel are vibrant abstract paintings by I Wayan Karja. The
02 The reception ground floor is also home to Nugroho’s collection of
area
heritage artworks he got from Pakubuwono Kingdom
03 Each bedroom
has different of Solo, Central Java; stone sculptures from newly
artwork found Candi Boko site; and porcelain collection
04 The facade of
Breeze Hotel inherited in the family. He also gave a detailed
05 Inside the art heritage-oriented touch as all wooden tables in the
gallery gallery are made of traditional gamelan tables.
06 The majestic
facade of the
06 gallery

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new hotel
hotel & gallery
RUMAHBreeze
LUWIHHotel and art Gallery

Nugroho and his wife set their home in front of the
gallery. Tan Tjiang Ay applied his reductionist style to
this home where he allocated only 80-sqm of area for
essential spaces needed by this senior couple, consisting
of a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, a walk-in
closet and a bathroom. There is a casual dining table at
the terrace; hence, Nugroho can welcome his guests
before inviting them to the gallery, as well as conducting
meetings with his staff in open fresh air.
Both properties are surrounded by well-groomed
landscape that adds serenity. The hotel, art gallery and
the house serve as a home to different subjects; guests,
owners and artworks. The architecture communicates the
three in harmony.
These properties would make those art lovers to feel
welcome and at home at all time.

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 08

09

07

07 The ground level

of the gallery holds
paintings by Srihadi
Soedarsono and
antique works
from the Kingdom
and Surakarta and
owner’s collection
08 A humble home in
front of the gallery
09 Designed for
elderly people, Tan
Tjiang Ay make
seamless border for
all rooms
10 The terrace where
owners welcome
their guests and
enjoying fresh air

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reportage Opera HigHligHt

Contemporising Opera
Through Design
Popular since the 16th century, many styles of theatrical setting have developed
over time and could be reached through different mediums. Bringing one of the
oldest performing art culture into the heart of the nation, Erza S.T., founder of the
Indonesia Opera Society, implies a twist on its stage by adding design elements to
accompany the timeless operatic night.

Story by April Ramadhan & Natasha Gan

Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono

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Erza has been directing the Indonesian
Opera Society single-handedly for over a
decade now. This year’s concert held at the
Raffles Hotel Jakarta marks the 11th year of
their anniversary. Since its existence in the
country, the Indonesian Opera Society has
made significant improvements in increasing
the national appreciation towards classical
music and opera. More and more people are
becoming increasingly aware of the lively
opera and look forward to attending such
performance.

Each annual event holds a different concept

that still builds on the core values of the
society itself. This time he collaborated with
the new Djakarta Room at Raffles Hotel
Jakarta that has a beautiful city view. Seats
for the night’s 180 guests were upholstered
in a deep red and beautified by gold ribbons,
set in this room that has white accents and
touches of gold. Gold-plated chandeliers lit up
the vicinity and enhanced the contemporary
ambience. The unique ballroom with its
versatile nature was divided into an L-shape,
thus creating an edgy format for such
occasion. Like the rest of the hotel design,
this room also carries the spirit of the great
Hendra Gunawan colours and theme.
The highlight of this year’s opera was Erza’s
vision to re-create an intimate feeling of
watching opera like in the 18th century where
the European nobility presented a soiree in
their living room of their mansion. However,
in this occasion, his approach on the interior
design was far from the old-school. The
performance stage stands a set of furniture
pieces from Laflo Furnishing featuring
the dramatic Nemo Chair as the piece-de-
resistance, set next to wooden coffee table
with a pop white monkey-shaped candle
holder. “Every piece of decoration was well-
thought out and complemented each other.
They completed each other in a way that
doesn’t overpower the stage itself,” says Erza.
Jakarta based lighting company Lex Atelier led
by Robby Permana took it upon themselves
to set the stage lighting for the opera. They
understood that the existing chandeliers
were not enough to create a dramatic feel
into the stage act, so they installed high-tech
spotlights on thin poles around the stage

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that can be controlled through centre piece on the foyer of the

an app on the mobile phone. room. Erza has worked with the
Elegance and grace were two designer’s strength and combined
distinct characteristics that into one overall concept that can
they stood by when devising bring his vision into reality.
the lighting plan.
The night was enlivened by
Aside from Laflo and Lex Atelieropera singers from Armenia
design set, the contemporary (soprano Gayane Vardanyan)
living room is also envisioned and the US (soprano Hannah
through the flower design Moss) with our own award-
created specially by Priscilla winning tenor from Surabaya,
Kayo from B Studio. Widhawan Aryo Pradhita.
The ‘east-meets-west’ idea of
Using only local flowers mixing local and international
such as banana plants, performers goes in harmony
shrubs and orchids, Priscilla with the design approach,
gave the strong accent that where some furnishings from
complements the overall overseas designers were matched
design in a very subtle manner. with local items. This is how
She also continues this opera Erza contemporised his opera
vibe through her contemporary performance through design and
flower design, where she the society was thrilled with his
decorated one of Laflo move.
bookshelves into a dramatic

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 Preserving Traditional
Wedding
Javanese weddings have always been placed within layers of history, values,
tradition and grandeur. This particular one, as fascinating as they are culturally,
carried with it an element of international variety: the groom and his family—who
witnessed and participated in the ceremonies—were born and bred in England;
while the bride and her family are Javanese origins. This fascinating juxtaposition of
cultures brought the Javanese heritage all the more to life.

Story by Sonia Louis

Photo by Amry - Alvin Photography

The groom, Craig Hopkinson arrived at

the home of Renda Putri, the bride; and
Delia Murwihartini, the bride’s mother on
the royal carriage Kirab Kereta Kencana—
typically used by Keraton, the royal family
of Yogyakarta. Renda and Delia had already
given the groom and his entourage a tour of
Yogyakarta itself—but what they witnessed
in the intimate setting of the pre-vow
ceremony exceeded all expectations.

Renda and Craig began their Javanese

experience by witnessing the placement
of the bleketepe, carefully woven coconut
leaves as a covering for the entrance to the
venue; a symbol for spiritual protection
during the ceremony and a representation
of two individuals ‘weaving’ a new life
together. Then began cethik geni and adang
sepisan—translated to ‘fire then rice’— 02
where the parents of the bride lit a fire and
began to stir their respective pot of rice. This
process is the ultimate welcome: it tells the This paved the way for the main event: the this was her most precious aspect of her
guests there is an abundance of food and bride sitting atop a bed of woven coconut daughter’s ceremony. Langkahan was then
formally thanks them for their attendance. leaves (approximately 50cm x 50cm) implemented—the literal translation means
The fire represents the hope of lasting love preparing for the sacred ritual of the bathing to ‘step over’. Here, Renda asked her older
from the bride and groom’s heart: to be kept ritual (siraman). During this first section, brother permission and forgiveness for being
alive and protected. Before conventional gas the sungkeman, the bride humbly walks the first to marry in her family. After this act
stoves, lighting a fire to cook was more of a on her knees, bows to her parents and of vulnerability, the bride and groom sat on
difficult process; once a fire was started, it asks for forgiveness, closing this practice chairs where their parents poured water on
was to be treasured. by bowing in her parents’ lap. Delia said seven different parts of their bodies. This

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sacred water is supposed to
come from seven different
sources of natural springs in
the area. In this case, Delia
chose sources two from her
places of preference. The
‘cleansing’ bath, for Renda’s
soul and spirit, was also
to bless her physical and
mental body—her actions
and thoughts—in this new
journey.
For the groom, his bathing
(siraman pengantin
putra) differs slightly in its
representation: it reflects
elements of nature. The first
act of pouring represents
the sun as source of light,
then the stars as source of
direction, water and wind—
until its full completion.
He is expected to adopt
these aspects and traits into
his new marriage. Craig’s
mother, admitted she was
surprised with the role she
played as a mother; she did
not expect such a significant
position of honour and
attention. The next aspect
was mecah pamor where
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03 04
Deliah held a pottery plate
and smashed it on the floor.
This brought the bathing
ceremony to a full close—
the brokenness was there
to “reveal the beauty of her
daughter” in front of all
surrounding witnesses.
Potong rikma ritual
continued the closing of
these vows: a small piece
of Renda’s hair in the front,
middle and back was cut,
symbolising her own life
cycle from birth, to life and
then to death. Hair from
the groom was similarly
extracted and together,
then placed into a pot
(tanem rikma), to symbolise
that Craig was officially
accepted and welcomed
into the family. Lastly, 05
potong tumpeng ended this
intimate vow: Craig and
Renda proceeded to slice the females. The ladies were called to to highlight the importance
tip of a yellow rice pyramid fight over vessels for cooking—all of sharing and allowing our
and used it to feed each other brought centre stage by a traditional weaker counterparts a fair
(dulangan) as a gesture of care, Javanese dancer. While the kitchen chance. Hopkinson admitted she
love and affection. The begalan signifies a healthy, energetic and “enjoyed [seeing] the women
ceremony, at the end, is one strong family, each person is allowed rush to gather as many pots as
that involved all other single to walk away with only one item possible—it was much more
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06

09

exciting than our bridal bouquet which is

thrown for one guest to catch.”

From start to finish, the family and

bridesmaids were, of course, adorned
with stunning kebaya. The fabric worn
by the bride and groom’s parents reflect 01 The groom and the
claw motif (motif cakar) to represent their bride
wishes for the newly-weds: to lead an 02 A traditional
marching band
independent, self-sufficient life together. 03 The groom’s bathing
After a three-hour morning ceremony, ritual (siraman) by
his parents
the evening portion of the day took place
04 The bride’s bathing
at the Grand Hyatt where a new change ritual (siraman) by
of clothes was required for close family. her parents
The stunning couple walked beneath an 05 The coachman leads
the wedding royal
entrance of crossed swords, listening and carriage
greeting distinguished guests. 06 The wedding royal
carriage Kirab
Kereta Kencana
This Yogyakarta fairy-tale took a whole year 07 The parents
to plan and was carried out by Pengantin 08 The bride’s mother
Productions. It was both lavish and sells Cendol
after the bathing
meticulous- not only did it celebrate the ceremony
city of Yogyakarta and its tradition, but it 09 The groom’s mother
spoon-feed her
provided an unforgettable education for all beloved son one day
07 who witnessed the occasion. before the wedding

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design event

W H AT
Samsung
Designer
Luncheon
WHEN
25 October 2017
WHERE
JIA,
Shangri-La Hotel,
Jakarta

Experiencing
Samsung
Frame TV
Art and technology have become more intertwined
than ever with the latest Samsung’s breakthrough, The
Frame TV. A celebration for the innovation, Indonesia
Design and Samsung held a private lunch and
discussion for notable architects, interior designers
and landscapers that was accompanied by a selection
of classic Chinese delicacies from Peking-style roasted
duck to homemade dim sum at the contemporary
Chinese dining JIA, Shangri-La Jakarta. The Frame TV
is a tech-sound craftsmanship that will transform
your wall space into a work of art, highlighting 100
free artwork options in Samsung’s online library that
mimics real art. You can also use your own photos
or artworks. Equipped with motion sensor to keep
the image onscreen and the ambient light sensor to
match its brightness level to the surrounding space,
The Frame is dedicated for art enthusiasts as well as
art and tech-savvy families. Enjoying the luncheon and
lively discussion, our guests had a firsthand experience
with Samsung’s latest art-tech infused innovation.

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design event

Century of
Light
The National Gallery Singapore holds a fine
W H AT
art exhibition themed “Century of Light”. The
“Century of
event features two exhibitions, both of which
Light” Exhibition
provide knowledge on modern art history, as
WHEN
well as pleasing eyes of the beholder with rich
16 November
art pieces. The first exhibition is the “Colours
2017 – 11 March
of Impressionism”, which is the first exhibition
2018
on Impressionism in South East Asia. Sixty
WHERE
masterpieces are brought directly from Musée
National Gallery
d’Orsay, Paris for this exhibition.
Singapore
The second exhibition, “Between Worlds:
Raden Saleh and Juan Luna” highlights the
two painters’ journeys in their respective
countries, their involvement in the European art scene and finally, their
home-coming to Asia. More than 100 paintings were gathered from at
least eight museums and city halls in Asia, Europe and the US, besides
several private collections with curatorial by the Gallery’s curators Syed
Muhammad Hafiz, Clarissa Chikiamco and Russel Storer.
These exhibitions are located at Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery at
National Gallery Singapore. They are on show until 11 March 2018.

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design event

Strategic &
Convenient
Another one on the list of
W H AT
Whiz Hotel network just
The Opening of
opened its doors in the
Whiz Prime Hotel
strategic area of Malang in
Basuki Rahmat
East Java. With the opening
Malang
of Whiz Prime Hotel Basuki
WHEN
Rahmat Malang, PT Intiwhiz
11 November 2017
International, a subsidiary
WHERE
of PT Intiland Development
Whiz Prime Hotel
Tbk, has officially opened its
Basuki Rahmat
21st hotel.
Malang
The hotel held its grand
opening on 11 November
with the attendance of
Cosmas Batubara, Intiland’s president commissioner;
Moedjianto S Tjahjono, Intiwhiz’s president
director; Edi Syumardi, Intiwhiz’s corporate GM
sales & marketing; Azis Sismono, the hotel’s
general manager; as well as other guests including
journalists from Jakarta, Malang and Surabaya.
Nestled on the major thoroughfare on Basuki Rahmat
Street, you can just walk to reach the business
district and shopping hub. The hotel, which has been
in operations since it was soft launched in October,
offers 70 rooms comprising two types: superior
and deluxe. On a par with a three-star hotel, it is
considered convenient as it is also equipped with
swimming pool, restaurant, meeting room, spa and
internet corner.

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 W H AT
Small yet
Comfy
The Opening of
Whiz Capsule
Hotel
WHEN
11 November
Capsule hotel is the latest
2017
innovation done by PT Intiwhiz
WHERE
International, a subsidiary of PT
Whiz Capsule
Intiland Development Tbk. Located
Hotel Mojokerto
on the premises of Grand Whiz
Hotel Trawas in Mojokerto, East
Java; Whiz Capsule Hotel offers
100 units of small space that fits only for one single
individual.
Despite its small space, the comfort is there. Each
capsule unit is equipped with air conditioner, and right
inside it you can enjoy quite large TV with headset and
internet connection. There’s also a folding table with
reading lamp where you can use for a “me time” with
your laptop.
The hotel facilitates individual lockers and shared
showers. But it’s still convenient and practical.
Capsule hotel is indeed designed for those travelling
solo. The rate is cheaper than that of a budget hotel,
but not when you travel with a company or in a group.

W H AT
Putu Sutawijaya’s
Solo Exhibition
WHEN
10 November 2017 –
10 January 2018
WHERE
Latar at Menara
BTPN, Jakarta

Betwixt and
Between
Menara BTPN has created a gallery called LATAR where clients can enjoy art
while fulfilling their banking needs. The gallery regularly holds exhibitions
by Indonesian contemporary artists. Putu Sutawijaya recently started his
solo exhibition in this unique venue. It was curated by senior artist and
art lecturer Dolorosa Sinaga who gave welcoming remarks during the
opening ceremony. Themed “Betwixt and Between”, the Yogyakarta-based
artist explores socio-cultural issues through paintings and sculptures. The
exhibition is open for the public until 10 January 2018.

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design event

W H AT
Plaza Crystal’s
Anniversary
WHEN
4 October 2017
WHERE
Plaza Crystal
Jakarta

As Bright As
Crystals
Plaza Crystal celebrated their anniversary with an intimate gathering
with business partners, designers, and supportive clients. The guests
were welcomed by the president director of Plaza Crysta, Hauw Santosa
and his wife, along with his daughter Fidela Maidiana Santosa and
spouse, who are also the company’s head of Interior Design. The guests
enjoyed the food and beverages while meeting with old friends and
prospective partners. It was held at the Plaza Crystal showroom, which
was decorated in festive setting.

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W H AT
Sinta Tantra’s Solo
A House
in Bali
Exhibition
WHEN
9 November 2017
WHERE
ISA Art Advisory presents A
Laflo, Jakarta
House in Bali, the first solo
exhibition of Sinta Tantra in
Indonesia. The British-based
artist is of Balinese descent.
Her artworks are characterised
by geometric abstraction and
vibrant colour palettes. They
were inspired by memories from
Sinta’s childhood. The exhibition
also features a limited edition
of Johnnie Walker Gold Label
covered with Tantra’s artwork.
The opening night was hosted
by Deborah Iskandar, Yohana
Irawan, Santy Alaysius, Rani
Tachril and Nadia Tjahyadikarta.
The exhibition is open for public
until 24 November 2017 at
LAFLO.

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design event

The Japan
Influence
Japanese developers and
construction companies with offices
W H AT in Indonesia came together to
Indonesia Japan hold the annual Indonesia Japan
Architecture Architecture Forum. The two-day
Forum 2017 event was filled with seminars from
WHEN Indonesian and Japanese architects,
9-10 November developers, and government
2017 bodies. Participants also enjoyed
WHERE project presentations by Bandung
Fairmont Jakarta Mayor Ridwan Kamil, 2013 Pritzker
Prize Awardee Toyo Ito as well as a
presentation by Japanese emerging
architect Akihisa Hirata.
Ridwan discussed projects in detail during his tenure as mayor
of Bandung. Toyo Ito on the other hand presented his notable
and award-winning community-centric works, such as Sendai
Mediatheque (Japan), Capita Green (Singapore) and Museo
International de Barroco (Mexico). Akihisa Hirata shared
about his most recent works that consist of buildings and a
creative pavilion.
Appropriately held at the Japanese-inspired architecture
of Fairmont Jakarta, the event was attended by architects,
developers, as well as notable lecturers and professors of
architecture.

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Christmas
Celebration
W H AT
Shangri-La
Hotel Jakarta’s
Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta held a press preview for their Christmas
Christmas celebration. In this event, Debby Setiawaty, director Preview
of Communications of Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta along with the WHEN
marketing and communications team greeted journalists with an 10 October
array of delectable Christmas delicacies. 2017
The hotel serves a special menu for Christmas, including Western WHERE
classics, refreshing beverages and desserts, not to mention Shangri-La
Christmas Punch and a German fruit bread called Stollen. These Hotel Jakarta
will all be served at its legendary buffet restaurant Satoo in
December. The menus are complemented by a vibrant Christmas
décor in the hallways at the hotel.

The Belgian Way

The Aesthetic The Belgian Embassy in Indonesia
celebrated the Belgian King’s Day in a

Speakers
W H AT W H AT
private dinner attended by ambassadors,
The Launch of Belgian King’s Day
ministers and conglomerates. It was a night
BeoSound Shape Celebration
showcasing the uniqueness of Belgian
WHEN WHEN
Scandinavian brand Bang & Olufsen (B&O) culture. Being a country that has a rich and
19 October 2017 16 November 2017
launched its latest product, BeoSound Shape. diverse musical heritage, a Belgian folk band
WHERE WHERE
It is a wall-mounted speaker system that can was playing all night long, as guests enjoyed
Bang & Olufsen Belgian Residence,
be custom designed and turn high-quality Belgian food and traditional beverages,
Pacific Place, Jakarta
music into an interior art form. It is designed including a wide array of beers.
Jakarta
as a modular combination of hexagonal Welcoming remarks were given by Belgian
shapes which can be placed on the wall in Ambassador HE Patrick Herman who
whichever size and pattern the user prefers. expressed that the Belgian government hoped to strengthen bilateral
The package comes as a set of eight hexagonal tiles, consisting of four relations with Indonesia. One such effort is the hosting of this year’s
speakers, one amplifier, one core and two dampeners, mixing catchy Europalia Arts Festival Indonesia, a major international arts festival
colours that will fit into any interior ambiance. held every two years to celebrate a chosen country’s cultural heritage.

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design event

An Elite
Celebration
W H AT
Elite Grahacipta’s
40th Anniversary
WHEN The luxury home decoration centre Elite Grahacipta
11 November 2017 celebrated its 40th anniversary with brand new collections,
WHERE exhibited in modern settings and designed by Indonesian
renowned designers and their in-house design team.
Elite Grahacipta,
Established in 1977, Elite has been the sole distributor
Jakarta for many European and American high-end furniture and
fixtures, namely Daum, Lladro, Lampard, Baccarat, Mariner
and L’Objet, among others. Hosted by Elite Grahacipta’s
founder L. Shinta Gouw, this event was attended by
interior designers, Elite’s business partners and clients.

Closer to You W H AT
Kohler Factory Opening
World’s leading kitchen and bathroom
WHEN
appliances brand Kohler held the
28 November 2017
groundbreaking event for its first factory in
WHERE
Indonesia. The factory is scheduled to open
Kohler Factory, Cikarang
by the end of 2019, producing ceramic glass
products that will meet the needs of customers
in Indonesia.
“Today, Kohler Kitchen & Bath Group has
more than 42 factories in 29 locations and 12
countries, and employs over 25,000 employees
worldwide. We are very excited to build a new
factory in Indonesia. This factory will serve the
local market demand with high quality and
guaranteed Kohler products, and will bring
our services closer to our business partners
and customers, “said Larry Yuen, Kohler Group
President.
The Kohler plant sits on an area of 20 hectares
and will have a building size of 65,000 sqm.
If fully operational, the new plant is targeted
to employ around 1000 employees. With the
brand new factory in the country, Kohler is
building a closer relationship with its Indonesian
customers.

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Critics
Butet Kartaredjasa’s
Solo Exhibiton
WHEN
30 November 2017
WHERE
The National Gallery
National Gallery,
hosted a ceramic exhibition
Jakarta
by senior artist and social
activist Butet Kertaradjasa
entitled “Goro-goro:
Bhineka Keramik”. The
exhibition featured 138
artworks, made of painted
ceramics. These works
were purposely done by
Butet to conduct social
criticisms of society and
government. In some of
his works he inserts certain
moral messages wrapped
in visual presentation with
Wayang characters such as
Punakawans and messages
in Javanese. The exhibition
runs until 12 December
2017.

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design event

Weekend
Getaway
Indonesia
Design got a
W H AT
privilege to
Melia Hotels
spend a long
Media Trip
weekend in
WHEN
Yogyakarta.
30 November-3
Hosted
December 2017
five-star
WHERE
hotel Melia
Melia Purosani
Purosani and
and Innside by
a catchy four-
Melia, Yogyakarta
star lodging
Innside by
Melia, we got
a chance to do tours and inspections
to both hotels – from all of their guest
room types, meeting and function
rooms, to spa and food and beverage
facilities.
During this trip, we were exploring
the city by visiting tourism sites which
were recommended by PR officers,
who are also local Yogyakartans,
Danang Setyawan from Melia Purosani
and Maria Perwitasari from Innside
by Melia. Make sure that you have a
pleasant stay and experience in both
hotels as we do whenever you’re in
town!

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Towering W H AT

Above
The Opening of Launching Vasanta
Asfour Crystal Innopark
Showroom Jakarta WHEN
WHEN 20 November 2017
Superblock commercial area Vasanta
17 November 2017 WHERE
Innopark has launched the first phase of its
WHERE Vasanta Innopark,
805-unit apartment tower called Aoki Tower.
Asfour Crystal West Cikarang
The superblock is located in MM2100 area,
Showroom, Senayan
West Cikarang.
City, Jakarta
Aoki Tower will be equipped with 28-in-1
integrated facilities with modern, minimalist design. Prospective
residents will get to choose what view they want to see from their unit,
a city view or park view.
The units will be available in three options: Studio, one-bedroom and
two-bedroom. The construction will begin in the early 2018 and will be

From Egypt to
completed in 2020. Alongside the launch of Aoki Tower, PT Sirius Surya
Sentosa – the developer of Vasanta Innopark – also launched 216 units

Indonesia
of ruko (shophouses).

With solid reputation as interior design executor, especially lighting

systems with crystal components, Infico presents Asfour Crystal to
expand its crystal products line-up. “Asfour Crystal pieces are very
precise in its form, cuts and geometry, its clarity also reflects and
illuminates lights beautifully, that’s what matter the most to an
execution of a perfect design” said Alit Santosa, director of Infico.
Asfour Crystal has served more than 75 countries to this date, and
seeking to expand its wings to South East Asia. “We aim to continue to
shine upon the crystal industry by reaching new heights of excellence,
guided by visionary management.” Abdelrahman Asfour, the business
development director of Asfour Crystal stated.

Green
Tourism
W H AT
Onduline
Green Roof

Support Award 2017

WHEN
22
November
PT Onduline Indonesia held Onduline Green Roof
2017
Award 2017. In collaboration with Green Building
WHERE
Council Indonesia (GBCI), they held a design
Serpong
competition entitled “Roof Designs for Coastal
Tourism”. From April to October 2017, they have
gained 120 submissions which were judged by
country director of PT Onduline Indonesia Tatok
Prijobodo, core founder dan chair person GBCI
Naning Adiwoso, and founder SIG Architect Sigit
Kusumawijaya. The competition was won by
“Serupa-Bebatu” for Belitung Overwater Bungalow
by Niko Aditama.

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design event

Beyond 70 Years Bold The luxurious

door handle
Baldwin Hardware
W H AT
Baldwin’s 70th
celebrated its 70th
Anniversary
Anniversary. The
WHEN
brand, a subsidiary
18 October 2017
of Hardward & Home
WHERE
Improvement of
The Hermitage,
Spectrum Brands
Jakarta
Holdings, has been
providing door
handles that blend
seamlessly with
high-end interior and architecture designs, while
providing best-in-class security.
Welcoming remarks were given by Dave Albert,
vice president and managing director of Spectrum
Brands Inc. APAC; Marc Jarvis, general manager
Sub-Region Asia of Spectrum Brands Inc.; Fredy
Orellana, global group product manager of
Baldwin; and Pranaya Nagasaputra, director of
SIMU group as the sole distributor of Baldwin
Hardware in Indonesia.

Future
Art-chitecture
The Embassy of Italy
W H AT and the Italian Cultural
Architecture Instute Jakarta in
Seminar by Cosmas collaboration with
Gozali and Antonio Atelier Cosmas Gozali
Pio Saracino ang Antonio Pio Saracino
WHEN proudly held a seminar
31 October 2017 entitled “Future Art-
WHERE chitecture”.
Istituto Italiano di Both architects have
Cultura, Jakarta been designing art
installations in addition
to their architectural
projects. The event
therefore saw the
architects sharing their
vision and approach in multidisciplinary design.
Aside of his residential and commercial projects,
Cosmas is known for his exhibition designs. Antonio
on the other hand has made “The Guardians: Hero
and Superhero” sculptures at the entrance of Bryant
Park, New York City and the Italian Pavilion at
Venice Biennale 2011.

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 W H AT
Bandung Design
Biennale
WHEN
23-30 November
2017
WHERE
Gudang Selatan 22
& 88, Bandung

Bandung Designs
House the House Experience in collaboration with Bandung Design Forum held
Bandung Design Biennale. This was the first design biennale of the creative city
of Bandung. The event includes project exhibitions by ADGI (Indonesian Graphic
Designers Association) and HDII (Indonesian Interior Designers Association)
Bandung with chain events like toys exhibition and exhibition by Komunitas
Hong, Parametric 3D-print workshop by Fablab x Fargo, Culture Oration by Zaini
Alif. During the event, the venue is decorated with video map by Sembilan
Matahari and art installation by Gosha Muhammad. Supported by Bandung
City Government and local designers, this event was attended by professionals,
students and design enthusiasts.

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iD Dinner
Early this month, Indonesia
Design Dinner Series was held at
W H AT
JIA at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta,
iD Dinner Series
and in collaboration with Plaza
WHEN
Crystal that did the Christmas
1 December 2017
theme decoration and table
WHERE
centre piece. Fidela Maidiana
JIA,
Santoso of Plaza Crystal chose
Shangri-La Hotel,
the colour theme of gold, silver
Jakarta
and black accentuated with
Swarovski crystal. Amongst the
guests were honorary consul from Monaco, ambassadors
from Morocco and Pakistan as well as respective designers
from Byo Living, Renovatio Interior Design, and Vivere. Also
present at the event were representatives from Jakarta
Tourism Board and Kinara Island Resort, respectively.
The dinner itself featured some of JIA’s signature dishes
such as Peking duck, Sichuan hot and sour soup with
chicken, wok-fried diced chicken with dried chilli in ‘Gong
Bao Style’, before ending it with mango pudding. Holding
such dinner series is our continuous mission to make
Indonesia Design community bigger and stronger.

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