Indonesia Design - November-December 2016

SURABAYA
Vol. 13 / No. 77 / NoV-DEC 2016
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Vol. 13 / No. 77 / NoV-DEC 2016
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HoTelS
NOV - DEC 2016
A Classic
Grand Hotel
The JW Marriott Surabaya is a
five-star property that captures
the quintessence of luxury
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Celebrating Heritage
The tempoe doeloe feel of
the Mercure Grand Mirama
Surabaya
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Luxury by
Design
The Colour
of Hello
The Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya

becomes a luxe destination
Yello Hotel is chic, spirited

and fresh
SHoWRooM
FINe DINING
ReSTAuRANT
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No Heart
of Stone
An American
Dream
Finding Perfect
Symmetry
BNBs showroom offers

more than a showcase
Registry Curated Fine

Collections look at
Americana
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The Rustic
Allure of
Mediterraneo
Balancing space
and taste
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up CloSe & peRSoNAl
NOV - DEC 2016
Smart City,
Smart Leader
Meeting Mayor Tri
Rismaharini
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Visual Vocabulary of
Experimental Journey
Artistic Spontaneity
lK Bings street masterpieces
Meditation, sketches and Sudarman
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Build, Educate
and Witness
Heritage
Savvy
The Couture
Connoisseur
Harjono Sigit talks about urban

development and teaching
Josef prijotomo dedicates

his career to our local
architectural heritage
Diana putri goes from

Surabaya to New York
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Features
NOV - DEC 2016
SoHo
The Perfect
Blend
ReSIDeNCe
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pReMIuM oFFICe
VieLoft small office/home

office lofts arrive in Surabaya
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Luxurious by Nature
How Suite It Is
low-rise living at The Rosebay
9blv premium office space in West Surabaya
ApARTMeNT
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MuSeuM
ART GAlleRY
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Convenient and
Lucrative
Museum
WR Supratman
A Home
for Art
living in Amega Crown,

Surabayas first aerotropolis
Remembering the man

behind Indonesia Raya
Visma Art Gallery balances

space and taste
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Features
pRoDuCT
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A Tradition of
Leather
Ready,
Set, Go!
Verne is straight out of Gresik
TFG travel goods are

simplicity in motion
Cool HANGouT
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DeSIGN FoCuS
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A Capital
Affair
Pastries, Cakes
and More
Nightlife in a 1920s
speakeasy
Tootoomoo serves more than

patisseries
HouSe oF WoRSHIp
Size Does Matter

Making architectural paper
models for decades with
Milimeter
eSSAY
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Freitag Indonesia
The Next Generation
A study in collectible obessions
Surabayas new direction
FACToRY
SAloN
RegUlAR
191 D e s I g n e R P R O F I L e
Hometown Pride
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An Oriental Divinity
Cheng Hoo Mosques
unique celebration of Islam
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Technical
Beauty
Technals aluminum faades
inspire contemporary architecture
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Distinct Beauty
The parlour Hairdressing mixing
the eclectic with vintage
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from the editor
In flux
The changes in Surabaya over the last
several years have been astounding,
which is why Indonesia Design is
publishing this special focus issue.
A city of industry, trade and factories
has become a richer, savvier and more
sophisticated metropolis.
iD teAM WItH tRI RIsMAHARInI
TAKeN AT THe SuRABAYA MAYoRS oFFICe
The bar has been raised. In the past, people used to give little thought
to ambience when stepping out. Today, Surabaya boasts many finedining venues, all with sleek designs. Before, people used to be happy
with an office in a ruko (shophouse) or a landed house. Now, SoHo
(small office/home office) offerings like Vieloft and premium office
towers like 9boulevard have gained popularity.
Meanwhile, two other hotels were featuring show that classic

Surabaya still has much to offer: The Mercure Grand Mirama Surabaya,
retains a tempoe doeloe feelas befits its location on Jalan Darmo
Raya, while the JW Marriott Surabaya features a grand, classic
design that is as exquisite today as was when the property first made
its bow.
The changes have been remarkable. Just look at the four hotels featured
in this issue, each of which offers a different example of the citys
evolutionwhether that growth has been toward development, driven
by a new generation or realised through reinventing and restoring its
heritage.
It was a pleasure to profile just some of the architects and interior

designers behind the citys transmogrification. It was also impressive
to talk with talents from Surabaya whove made a bow internationally,
such as the renowned fashion designer Diana putri, and with sketchers
like lK Bing and Darman, who created the paintings for the both of this
editions collectible covers.
The Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya, for example, is a chic and artistic
five-star property thats a favorite destination in the emerging West
Surabaya Central Business District. Then theres the Yello Hotel, with
a funky design and integral focus on technology that has captured the
millennial spirit of change in the metropolis.
Incumbent mayor Tri Rismaharini, a trained architect an urban

planner deserves credit for leading the city through this development.
our interview with Ibu Risma explores how shes made a Surabaya
attractive to businessand liveable for its residents.
In the end, the most difficult part of making this issue was sending
it to the printers. We did not have space enough to present all the
impressive architects, artists, interior designers and other creative
visionaries who have been remaking the face of Surabaya.
We promise to introduce more of these talents to our readers in
coming issues.
Lina Gan
Surabaya Special Edition Collectible Covers were done by
lK BINg (leFT) AND SUDARMAN (RIGHT)
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ediTor iN CHieF
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contributors
Antonius Widjaya
Aulia R. Sungkar
Erza S. T.
A passion for photography coupled with a degree

in interior design led Antonius Widjaya to fall in
love with architectural photography. A frequent
speaker at photography events, Antonius also
specializes in creating fine-art black-and-white
photos, several of which have been displayed
at prestigious residential projects and hotels.
He is a graduate of Petra Christian University in
Surabaya, East Java.
Writing has always been his passion and endeavor

since his college years in the 1990s at the
University of Arizona. Flash forward, the Jakartabased writer and entrepreneur (writerpreneur)
has contributed hundreds of various writing
pieces to esteemed publications and does
copywriting projects for corporate clients from
many industries.
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.
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up close & personal
Smart City,
Smart Leader
The pulse of Surabaya keeps beating faster through the citys
accelerating economic development and the completion of
several infrastructure projects. All this activity is making Surabaya
the nations next modern megapolitian area. However, behind
these advances; theres been a respected figure with who has a
clear determination and vision: Tri Rismaharini. One of the most
influential women in the nation, Ibu Risma, as she is known,
has been the mayor of Surabaya for the last six years. Risma also
earned a bachelors degree in architecture and a masters degree
in urban development management from Institut Teknologi 10
November Surabaya.During her administration, the city has
developed a more attractive faade, while its citizens have been
enjoying a rapidly improving quality of life.
IntervIew by Anton Adianto
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono & Surabaya City Council Doc.
How has a background in

architecture influenced your
decisions as Surabayas mayor?
In architecture, we learn that when
we design a building, we must find
out who will occupy it, as well as the
behaviour of the occupants. I use this
architectural way of thinking in fixing the
problems of the city. I have also applied
studies about urban planning and site
consolidation that I learned at university
to help organize the city. What has
also been important are the characterunderstanding skills that I learned in the
architecture department [at university].
For instance, I proposed building modern

toilets in elementary schools. The
objective is to train young children to use
modern toilets, so that when they grow
up that will not become a strange and
unfamiliar thing for them. This kind of
understanding and approach would have
been difficult for me to cultivate had I not
studied architecture at university.
Why focus on improving the citys
parks?
The issue with the citys parks is not just
to create lungs for the city, but to see
how everyone in Surabaya can express
themselves and do their activities there

without disparityrich and poor, black
and white, babies and the elderly. Every
citizen of the city should be able to use
the parks and gather there. To realise
this concept, parks should be able to be
well received by everyone. It means they
should be clean and have facilities to
attract youngsters. For instance, at the
moment all of the parks across Surabaya
provide free Wi-Fi for visitors. In addition,
parks should also be safe, because safety
reasons might deter affluent people from
visiting.
Why have you given the citys parks
distinctly different themes?
I have tried to give a theme to each of
these parks. For instance, Taman Lansia
[Elderly Park] has several facilities,
including acupuncture spots and several
corners to play chess or mahjong, a
favourite pastime for the elderly. Another
park bears the name Taman Ekspresi
[Expression Park], which well dedicate to
artists. There is also a park that was built
on a former landfill that we call Taman
Harmoni [Harmony Park]. We planted
various kinds of flowers of matching
colours, so they create a harmonious
visual treatthus the name.
Is this focus on parks part of
Surabayas master plan for
development?
Yes. At the moment we are trying to
improve parks by adding sports facilities
with larger dimensions. For instance, the
addition of badminton and basketball
courts, as well as grounds for indoor
football and volleyball. It is our effort to
persuade more young people to visit the
parks and do positive activities there. At
the same time, children can still play in
other parts of the park, so that they dont
disturb each other.
What about your plans for improving
the citys infrastructure?
We are preparing to develop mass
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up close & personal
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transportation. We are building the

best and the widest pedestrian lanes
so that people going on foot will feel
comfortable. We are also in the process
of constructing buildings for parking
structures, so that in the future there
will be no more cars parked on the street.
From these parking areas, people can
walk on the comfortable pedestrian lanes
to reach their destinations. I will try to
apply different colours for pedestrian
paths and manhole designs, so people
will know exactly when these pieces of
infrastructure have been built.
Whats the idea behind Surabaya as a
smart city?
At the moment Surabaya offers all its
municipal services electronically. I am
trying to improve this by bringing them
into the mobile-apps era. Some services
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can be accessed through smartphones,

such as issuing licenses or applying for
birth or death certificates. However, the
concept of a smart city does not stop
there. The most important thing is how
a city can make its citizens feel happy,
peaceful and comfortable. In addition to
creating parks and urban forestsas well
as enforcing health and cleanliness in
the kampungs so that the people can feel
more comfortable Surabaya has more
than 1,000 libraries and more than 36
broadband learning centres, places where
people can learn how to use information
technology. I also believe that a smart
city should be safe. For that reason we
have installed CCTVs in various spots, not
only to monitor the streets, but also main
public areas such as markets, campuses,
malls and the like, so that the people of
Surabaya can feel safe.
How do you view Surabaya as a

heritage city?
Heritage can be a strength for a city.
I am trying to rejuvenate historical
buildings in various areas of the
city, to make them more attractive,
although many are unoccupied. The
municipal administration handled
the buildings little by little by itself
in the beginning. It turns out that
now, several investors are beginning
to show interest in taking part
in the program. As a result, the
old buildings that people would
previously walk past without looking
twice are becoming new public
attractions and are a hit with
the people, especially the younger
generation. They take pictures and
these heritage buildings bring back
pride for everyone living in Surabaya.
01 A beautiful heritage
building at Jalan
Tunjungan
02 Harmony Park
03 Kids are playing at
Balai Kota Surabaya
04 Surabaya Bridge in
Kenjeran
05 Kampung Lawas
Maspati
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Any other ideas that you have

been considering?
I would like to rethink the coastal
area of Surabaya while reviving
areas along the riverbanks. There is
a certain lifestyle there that involves
local residents. At the moment, we
can see the Fishermens Village in
Kenjeran, where the local residents
are becoming aware of this lifestyle
which makes it easier for me
to replicate this in other places. I
believe these aims can be realised
with strong will and hard work.
What are your hopes for the
city?
I hope that Surabaya can be a
comfortable city to live innot a city
with ambitious tendencies. With a
comfortable atmosphere, Surabaya
will be healthier, both physically and
mentally. We can actually see those
changes these days. Now, people in
Surabaya smile more easily and they
dont get angry too much. Before,
when there was even the smallest
traffic jam, people would honk their

horns.
I would also like for the people of
Surabaya to understand more about
the meaning of culture. I am trying to
revive traditional childrens games such
as egrang (stilt walking), bakiak (clog
racing) and dakon (a board game). I am
also hoping to reintroduce the myriad
traditional dishes we have by regularly
holding the Rujak Ulek Festival. I also ask
schools to make it compulsory for children
to master traditional dances and songs.
If these ideas can realised, I have a
dream that Surabaya will be a happy city.
For instance, I dont want parents to get
confused over finding schools for their
children. Therefore every year we are
building more new schools, following the
growing numbers of school children. In
addition, we routinely gather the elderly
at least four times a yearso that the life
expectancies of people in Surabaya can
be increased. These are the things that
we are working on now, so that my dream
in making Surabaya a comfortable and
happy city to live in can be realised.
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essay
THE
Next
Generation
IntervIew by
Natasha Gan
Photo by
Surabaya City Council Doc.
Long deemed as an unbecoming industrial land, Surabaya has reemerged as a model city for Indonesia under the leadership of its
hands-on mayor, Tri Rismaharini, amicably known as Ibu Risma. In the
course of six years, the mayor has won numerous accolades for the
citys noteworthy progress. This is a glimpse of Surabayas promising
makeover and admirable victories.
Parks and Greeneries
Cruising into
Surabaya, one thing
is immediately
noticeable the City
of Heroes
is much cleaner and greener than it used to be.
Lines of trees provide shade to wide pedestrianfriendly sidewalks, well-manicured landscapes
are pleasing to the eyes and the absence of
litter in sight is more than welcomed. Plans
to revamp parks have been executed in
finesse. One that stole the show was Bungkul
Park, which was awarded the 2013 ASEAN
Townscape Award for the best city park in Asia.
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Risma, educated
as an architect
and excelling as
Surabayas mayor,
Venues
and VillaGes
says that a city will naturally improve if the well-being of its

inhabitants does so first. Besides generously adding more greenery
to the concrete jungle, Risma has been known to personally visit
neglected villages and call for their transformation into picturesque streets of brightly coloured homes. Dirty rivers
and moats and clogged drains have been cleansed. Flood-prone areas are now equipped with water pumps. More public
libraries have been built and have proven to improve the local literacy rate and love of reading. Thirty-five percent
of the citys budget has been dedicated to education, while truancy has been countered and curfew-defying youths
rebuked.
Surabayas infamous prostitution alley, Gang Dolly, has far departed from its promiscuous reputation. Its now a
centre of anything batik related, home to a broadband learning centre for residents in the area, and headquarters
to small-to-medium-scale shoe manufacturers, with walls serving as canvases for local artists to display their photoworthy murals.
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essay
Another highlight
in the city is the
newly opened
Jembatan Suroboyo
(Surabaya Bridge).
BridGes
More than a bridge,

Jembatan Suroboyo
has become an iconic
recreational destination.
It has been thoughtfully
designed to curve around
the nearby fishermens
village to avoid its demolishment. Surabayans
gather by the bridge to watch the sunset and
the colourfully illuminated fountain dancing to
music on Saturday evenings.
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Rismas effort to
have a Surabaya
worthy of a
global recognition
extended
eVents
to organising perfectly timed events, like the annual Kalimas

Festival in July, which was held just in time for the UNs Third
Preparatory Committee of the Habitat III Conference.Dozens of
canoe boats lined up on Kali Mas, Surabayas arterial river, ready
to race to the finish line. The riverbanks gleamed with lights from
numerous lanterns and the audience roared in excitement.
A bevy of certificates and coveted trophies sit in Rismas office, reflecting the amount of work embedded in the
mountains of files and folders on her desk and relentless observation of the city through the collage of live CCTV
monitors in the room.
Imagine the entire country with international recognition for proper management and development, efficient and
streamlined bureaucracy, lush and well-maintained vegetation, sidewalks designed for walking, and a mission to build
the moral of the local populace without hidden political agenda. It might seem like generations away, but Surabaya is a
harbinger of that generation by dutifully checking off everything on that list.
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residence THE ROSEBAY
As a developing metropolis, Surabaya is familiar with the problem of land scarcity, which means
that a strategic location is something that is extremely hard to find. This has led to skyrocketing
land prices in favoured locations, such as West Surabaya, one of the best residential areas in the
capital city of East Java. Since many believe that living in a landed house is more comfortable than
a vertical housing compound; Intiland has come up with its latest offering, The Rosebay, a low-rise
residential compound featuring a resort ambience that is also nature-friendly.
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Luxurious
BY
Nature
Story by Anton Adianto

Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono
& Intiland Doc.
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02
he
tendency
to
stick
to
landed houses
for has been felt throughout
Indonesia, and Surabaya
is no exception. However,
the scarcity of land in
strategic locations, coupled
with exorbitant prices, has
prompted the acceptance of
vertical housing as the most
logical solution. As a large developer
with many years of experience in
handling landed and vertical living
quarters, Intiland sees this as a good
opportunity to launch The Rosebay.
The Rosebay is designed as a lowrise residential compounded with a
low total occupancy to guarantee the
comfort and safety of the tenants, as
well as to ensure the compounds
essence of luxury. With seven low-rise
buildings that come with a pool area
and a green space in the middle, the
project, whose architectural design
was done by WOW Design Studio,
stands on a site of one hectare, with
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THE ROSEBAY residence

01 The Rosebay is
designed in the
format of a low-rise
residence with low
occupancy
02 A green golf
couise at the back
of the site with
its beautifully
manicured
landscape is a
daily treat for the
occupants
03 The communal
spaces with
swimming pool
and garden are in
strategic locations
04 Each unit is graced
with a view of the
golf course or the

green parts of Graha
Famili
05 This resort-style
home is equipped
with a swimming
pool, a gym and a
jogging track
each mass in the compound

comprising only four to eight
levels. WOW Design Studio
is a renowned architecture
firm from Singapore that
has been responsible for
various luxurious buildings
throughout the world.
Intiland wants to foster a
balanced state as something essential in creating
a happy life, considering that human interaction
with nature is just as important as other social
interactions. The Rosebay wants to remind
tenants to return to their natural environment
and also to interact with their neighbours.
This is made possible by a design that places
communal spaces, such as the swimming pool
and garden, in strategic locations, similar to
the backyard of a private residence. With such
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an arrangement, it is hoped that tenants can feel the joy of

being in a community.
The Rosebay is also providing vast personal spaces for
tenants with ample facilities to be enjoyed. The verdant
appeal of a green golf course at the back of the site, with
its beautifully manicured landscape, is a daily treat for the
occupants. The lush greenery in the sites surrounding area
melds seamlessly with nature, adding to the compounds
charming appeal. The Rosebay offers eight types of units:
Two bedrooms, three bedrooms, two-bedroom deluxes,
three-bedroom deluxes, three-bedroom corners, twobedroom suites, two-bedroom superiors and two-bedroom
suite. The smallest units measure 73 sqm, making sure that
tenants who are used to living in landed houses do not lose
their sense of space.
In terms of design, it is obvious that the living quarters
have been designed with professionals and young families
in mind-people who can fully appreciate lifes luxuries and
comforts. Modern aspects and the spirit of green living
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THE ROSEBAY residence
08
09
06 Living room
07 Main bedroom
08 Dining area
09 Study room
that might appeal to young people have been

meticulously applied through a solid design
concept. For people who live in large cities where
nature is a luxury, The Rosebay is crafted to
function as a dwelling that can be in full synergy
with nature. Indirectly, this means the lavish
component of the compound is presented through
a more dynamic approach.
Another brilliant solution is impressive
capitalisation of the views, as WOW Design Studio
took painstaking measures to ensure that no unit
in the compound faced another. In addition, each
unit is graced with a view of the golf course or the
green parts of Graha Famili. While it is clear that
The Rosebay is keen to have its tenants interact
with each other, privacy is still something that
will be safely guarded once they get back to their
respective quarters.
To support the modern lifestyle of the tenants,
the resort-style homes have been equipped with a
swimming pool, a gym, a jogging track, a playground
and a barbecue pit on every other level. In addition
there are also an assortment of amenities that
include parking spaceswith one a lot assigned
for each unita comfortable lift, high-speed Wi-Fi
connections and a guaranteed electricity backup.
To ensure tenant safety, The Rosebay also offers
24-hour security services, CCTV in various
corners, a well-designed fire protection facility, a
voice-communication system, as well as personal
access cards to help tenants safeguard their privacy.
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With its resort- 10 The Rosebay is

designed with
like quality and a
professionals and
young families in
strategic location
mind
in Graha Famili, 11 Site plan of The
Rosebay
a
prestigious
location in the
city, The Rosebay is set to occupy a
site not far from Spazio, the National
Hospital, Roca Sports Center and
Graha Fairground. Slated to be
completed in 2018, The Rosebay
is a low-rise residential that deftly
combines luxury and nature in one
engaging theme.
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Project
Data
Project Name
The Rosebay
Location
Jl. Kompleks Graha
Famili Blok W
Perumahan Graha
Famili, Surabaya
Land Area
9,570 sqm
Gross Floor Area
42,981 sqm
Client/Owner
PT. Grande Family View
Architecture
Consultant
WOW Design Studio &
CAD (Cipta Adi Dimensi)
Architect
Interior Design
Consultant
BK Interior Design
Principal Designer
Budi Kurniawan
Landscape Designer
WOW Design Studio
Mechanical &
Electrical Consultant
CV. Alinda
Civil & Structural
Consultant
BGA - Benjamin Gideon
& Associates
Started
December 2016
Completed
December 2018
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Sinarto Dharmawan
Irrefutable
Luxury
Intiland has always found a way to get closer to consumers.
Although the price of land has been unattainable for some, the
major developer has offered a solution: The Rosebay, strategically
built in the exclusive residential area of Graha Famili in Surabaya.
Sinarto Dharmawan, the chief operating officer of Intiland, talks
about marketing this low-rise residential area to Anton Adianto at
his office at the Spazio Building.
What were the circumstances

behind the development of The
Rosebay concept?
We wanted to present a residential
compound that was not in a landed
form, because we knew that the
price would be exorbitant. We also
wanted to make the occupants feel
like they were living in a horizontaltype residence. In this compound, the
highest tower is only eight stories high
and the lowest one has four levels.
We call it low-rise residential, not an
apartment, because people still think
of the word apartment as something
tall, and crowded, among other
things. The luxury concepts are also
introduced here through the buildings
low density and design.
How has luxury been translated
into this low-rise building project?
Low density is an irrefutable and fixed
interpretation of luxury. When we talk
about the interior, some things can
still be altered or changed to include
better-quality materials, but low
density in terms of strata title will

always spells luxury.
Describe the Rosebays
green concept.
When we have satisfied the two
main criteria, which is to build
in a strategic location, meaning
the building location should have
good infrastructure and convenient
transportation; and to build with
energy issues in mind, for instance
by limiting the excessive heat of
the sun into the building while still
allowing natural illumination to
come through; then I believe we have
fulfilled 50 percent of green building
specifications. The materials that we
use are always locally-sourced. We
think that luxury can be attained
from the low-density condition of
the building and its designnot only
through building materials.
What message are you trying to
convey through The Rosebay?
We want to market The Rosebay to
young people. We hope that people

who have had the experience to stay
in an apartment while living abroad
can stay in our low-rise residences.
We would also like for them to
buy something as an investment
rather than spending their money
in a consumptive way. Its better to
acquire assets than liabilities. Living
in The Rosebay will not make you lose
the chance for social interaction, as
the tower is only eight-storeys high.
There will be balconies that are built
to ensure maximum comfort. These
balconies cost a lot to construct, but
the feeling when we have them is
indescribable. Great heights will not
scare us when we have balconies.
Overall, when we enter The Rosebay,
we will immediately be enveloped by
an atmosphere of the great, green
outdoors. This means that any concerns
about the differences that we might
feel between living in a landed home
and a tall apartment will be totally
eliminated by the luxury home concept
of The Rosebay.
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Syarief Santoso
Wow Factor
Known as one of the biggest architectural consultants that
incorporates luxury in its creations, the WOW Design Studio is
also skilled in incorporating green concepts into its projects. This
brilliant angle has been applied to The Rosebay, as described by
Syarief Santoso, the managing director of WOW Design Studio.
He spoke with Anton Adianto about the breakthroughs that
have made The Rosebay one of the leading low-rise residential
developments in Surabaya.
Whats the philosophy behind

the project?
This apartment project caters to the
young and hip people of Generation Y
and Z from Surabaya. Although there are
small and compact units, they have all
the ingredients to house young couples
with their kids and their lifestyles. In
this digital age, living is more practical
but yet needs to be stylish. The typology
of the building makes it essential for
urban yuppies to own and live within
the compounds designed for them. Its
modern, simple and sustainable and
blending well with the neighbourhood
and environment.
How do you compare The Rosebay
comparing to other low-rise
residential projects?
The Rosebay has no precedent in the
Indonesian residential market. Its
typology is unique. It is perceived as
a multi-storey townhouse with an
architecture emphasizing a modern
low-rise residential look. Unlike
other residential projects that sell
small unliveable unitsmade just for
investmentwe encourage owners to
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make the development as liveable

as possible. Other than to just come
up with an architectural design, we
would like to create a communitya
community that contributes to the
environment, making a healthy social
sphere for the entire neighbourhood.
How has the design been
influenced by the nearby golf
course?
The golf course is a plus, as we use
the open spaces adjacent for the
orientation of most of our unitsbut
that not as important as the location
of the development. The design of the
buildings is taking advantage of the
fact that the project is located within
the Graha Family, a residential complex
that has generated its own new urban
environment. It is like being in Central
Park in New York. A resident is able
to stroll around in the park, catch a
movie, wine and dine almost 24 hours
a day in the neighbourhood. This is
what I call essential. Designing a gated
community and yet still having the
feeling of a private residence is our
utmost goal.
Talk about the Rosebays

green design theme.
Green means more sustainability
solutions. We have introduced many
features, such as vegetation, including
ones that are edible, for unit yards and
roof gardens. The development will
be more sustainable than others, as
it features self-maintaining faade
finishes; automatic-recycling irrigation
systems; the introduction of shading
that reduces cooling load, which
reduces the energy consumption to
half; natural insulation, which we use
as vegetation on the roofs and which
will reduce the heat even more; and
many more features that leads to
sustainability solutions.
What else has been new in your
approach?
We are introducing a modular system
for our designs in order for a building to
be completely prefabricated. The idea
behind prefabrication is to enhance
the sustainability of the product, less
waste during construction and for
more accuracy, more durability and less
pollution during construction.
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hotel JW MArriott SurAbAyA
Classic
Grand Hotel
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As a continuously growing metropolis, Surabaya has a

hotel landscape that offers quite a variety of designs,
from contemporary boutique properties to heritage
accommodations to even some classic grand hotels
done in a style that was a trend in the 1990s. The JW
Marriott Surabaya, located in the heart of the city, is
a five-star property that captures the quintessence of
what a luxury grand hotel should be.
STory by Erza S.t.
pHoTo by Antonius Widjaya
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t is difficult to find a well-designed hotel

from the 1990s that still has all its glory
today. The grand stylewith high ceilings,
pillars, a classic color palette in off-white or
beige and black and neutral Japanese-inspired
spaces that ooze a spirit of minimalismare some
of the hallmarks of the period.
Open for over 20 years, the JW Marriott
Surabaya was designed by the renowned late
Jackson Wong, from Wong and Ouyang LTD in
Hong Kong. Famous for projects such as the Pacific
Place complex; malls; offices; hotels such at the
Conrad, Shangri-La,and JW Marriott Hong Kong;
Times Square Hong Kong in Causeway Bay; the
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and
Elements at Kowloon Station; the firm is without a
doubt one of the most notable in Hong Kong.
For the JW Marriott Surabaya, Wong devised
a modern tower design that was inspired by two
intertwined hands. Unfortunately, Wong died in
1993, just after completing the schematic designs,
and so did not get to see the finished product he
envisioned.
The grandeur of the JW Marriott Surabaya can
be seen in its classic approach, which is based
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01 The grand lobby of JW

Marriott Surabaya
02 Living area of the one
bedroom suite
03 The facade design
structure by renowned
late designer Jackson
Wong
04 Newly renovated
executive studio room
05 Vis a Vis restaurant
06 Part of the newly
renovated executive
lounge
on order, symmetry and balance. A

primary element of classical style is the
use of a focal point around which visual
balance is achieved. In the lobby, a wall
fountain features a metal sculpture of
a traditional phinisi boat on the beach
of a tropical island as its focus. A high
ceiling with colossal columns reflects
the Greek and Roman influences that
show the classical style en vogue at the
time.
In the spacious lobby entrance,
the layout is divided into a lounge and

bar; all-day dining; a common area with
gift shops, the reception area, a deli shop,
a mezzaninefeaturing the Tang Palace
Chinese restaurant, the Imari Japanese
restaurant and the Vis A Vis French
restaurant, and an access to the ballroom.
The all-day dining restaurant, known as
The Pavilion, has an interesting concept,
recreating indoors an outdoor Europeanstyle pavilion. With the sculptures of
European goddesses as the focal point,
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07 The entrance to the

hotel
08 Beautiful all-day
dining at The Pavilion
Restaurant
09 Foyer to the gym and
spa
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this beautiful area has garden seating indulging in the

10 The tropical look of the
saturated hunter-green hues that were a popular color
pool area
11 Tang Palace Chinese
in the 1990s.
Restaurant
Renowned interior designers Bent Severin &
12 Executive Lounge
Associates, who also did the Raffles Singapore and the
13 Imari Japanese
Restaurant
Peninsula in Hong Kong, were the behind the initial
14 The new look of the
ambience of the JW Mariott Surabaya. The interior
lounge done by Mink
Tan
the firm developed reflected on classic American style,
with bold red, blue and yellow tones combined with
with wooden material with black tiles accentuated
by subtle gold touches from hanging brass lamps.
After 20 years, the hotel had its first refurbishment
when Singapore-based designer Mink Tan of Minkke
Architects was appointed to give a new contemporary
approach. New colours, such as purple and white in
floral patterns, were added to the lounge and bar area,
making it more appealing and up to date.
The renovation extended to all the hotels 400+ rooms, which have
been divided into deluxe premium rooms, executive deluxe rooms, studios,
executive studios and to one-bedroom suites. Following the trend in the 1990s,
the rooms were spacious and elegantly furnished. Ranging from 42 sqm to 128
sqm, the rooms had their design renovated with a clean-cut contemporary
European classic theme, featuring hues of light gray and purple with a white
background to give an elegant nuance. The white scheme continues to the
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bathroom, where the dominance of marble as

its main material is apparent. It is interesting
to see how Mink Tan managed to give a new
design breath to the rooms that was still
cohesive with the existing overall design.
The continuation of Mink Tans color
scheme in white, light grey, black and purple
can be seen as well at the hotels Executive
Lounge on the 21st floor. This new combination
not only gives the right contrast, but also a
sophisticated feel that is adorned by a beautiful
city view of Surabaya.
Following the trend of grand hotels in
the 1990s, the pool area was also one of the
important areas that received its own design
planning. At the JW Marriott Surabaya, the pool
layout and landscape design adopted a Balinese
style, complete with coconut trees, sand and
a spacious manicured lawn. Decorated with
an irregularly shaped swimming pool as its
centrepiece, the area can also be used as a
function venue for an alfresco event.
In the world where many grand hotel
designs from the 1990s have been disappearing
and replaced, the JW Marriott Surabaya
remains, maintaining this classic design as its
forte. It is a bold yet refreshing move, as it is
quite exceptional to find exemplars of such
beautiful classic design as this hotel.
Project Data
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Company Name
Pt. ramasari Surya Persada
Number of Rooms
A total of 412 rooms,
suites and apartments
Room sizes
Deluxe room (42 sqm),
Studio (48 sqm)
one bedroom Suite (86
sqm), two bedroom Suite
(128 sqm), Chairman Suite
(341 sqm) and Presidential
Suite (390 sqm)
Site Area
9,980 sqm
Total Floor
25 floors
Architecture Consultant
Wong & ouyang LtD
Principal Designer
Jackson Wong
Interior Design Consultant
bent Severin & Associates
Pte Ltd
Civil & Structural
Consultant
benjamin Gideon Associates
Interior Design
Consultant for
refurbishment of
Lobby Lounge, Executive
Lounge and Guest rooms
Minkke Architects Pte
Ltd
Principal Designer
Mink tan
Landscape Consultant
belt Collins international
Main Contractor
Decorient
Interior Contractor (for
refurbishment)
Pt Ghena Abadi
Opening
June 1996
JW Marriott Hotel
Surabaya
Jalan Embong Malang
no. 85-89
Surabaya 60261,
indonesia
T +62 31 545 8888
www.marriott.com
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Christine Radjimin
Going the
Extra Mile
Entrepreneur Christine Radjimin is a hotelier from a family of
hoteliers. She is a director of Ramasari Surya Persada, the family
firm that runs the 412-room, five-star JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya
in the citys centre. Christinewho earned an MBA from the
prestigious Babson College in the UStogether with her brother
Erastus, founded the Artotel chain of boutique hotels in Indonesia
that incorporates hip local art into a chic lifestyles concept.
Indonesia Design speaks with Christine about development,
design and doing business in Surabaya.
pHoTo by
Its easy to see why the Artotel has

thrived in Jakarta and in Bali. How has
the reception been in Surabaya?
As a matter of fact, the first Artotel was
the one in Surabaya. it was our pilot.
the reception has been amazing. it was
a new concept of a boutique hotel at
affordable ratesand i think we can say that
Artotel started the trend of encorporating
contemporary art and street art into
hospitality designs. it all started from
Artotel Surabaya. the art scene in Surabaya
is different than that of Jakarta or balibut
as for the clientele in Surabaya, Artotel
is known for its artsy commitment and
environment.
How has the citys artistic taste
been developing?
Surabaya has not been exposed to
contemporary art, due to a lack of art
institutions, such as art schools, art
galleries or art events. there are many art
collectors here in Surabaya, but they are
closeted. they are more active in the art
scene outside of Surabaya, rather than in
their own cities. its not entirely their fault.
there are no venues or high-calibre events.
in Surabaya, theres a niche market of old
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bagus tri Laksono and JW Marriot doc.
collectors and then newbie collectors.

the old collectors are more into modern
and contemporary art, whereas the
newbies are into contemporary art and
new media. the latter are more accepting
of the avant garde, of course. but then
again, there are not enough events or
venues in Surabaya for them to explore
their passions or to influence others.
they have to go to other cities, such
as yogyakarta, Jakarta or Singapore to
find such passion. i do hope there will
be more galleries opening in Surabaya
to introduce contemporary art to
Surabayans.
Whats your opinion on the state of
design and architecture in Surabaya?
Design and architecture in Surabaya have
changed in the past few years. there
are many modern skyscraper hotels,
apartments and office buildings, just
as in many other typical metropolitan
cities. Many standalone restaurants and
coffee shops engage sleek industrial
designs, just like in many modern cities
as well. Another trend is the emergence
of colonial-style buildings that have
been nicely and elegantly refurbished
into upscale commercial venues, such as

restaurants or function houses. Surabaya
is like other metropolitan citiesvery much
influenced by whats going on in Jakarta.
Also, the Gen X and yers and millennials are
expanding. theyre well connected, well
educated and well influenced.
Whats been the challenge of running a
hotel like the JW Marriott in Surabaya?
the price war. the market is very price
sensitive, regardless of the product
offerings or branding. business is booming,
mostly from corporate clients from the
manufacturing and industrial areas on the
outskirts of Surabaya and MiCE [meetings,
incentive, conferences and exhibition]
events. Few international or regional events
are held in Surabayaand for security
purposes, they would prefer to host such
events in an international five-star chain
hotel.
How do you ensure that guests return to
the JW Marriott Surabaya?
i believe that excellent service and a good
product attract the hospitality customer.
the next consideration would be good
location and value. Guests want comfort
and an enjoyable stay when choosing a

hotelespecially if theyre on a business trip.
A good nights sleep and a power breakfast
are the essentialsso thats our main focus!
of course, theres also attention to detail
and [going] the extra mile that guests
always appreciate.
Some of our guests say that trying
local cuisine is must whenever traveling to
Surabaya. So, we ensure we have a good
variety of authentic Surabayan signature
dishes, such as rujak cingur, and rawon
Surabaya, on top of international cuisine, to
make guests come back for more.
How has it been working with Surabaya
Mayor Tri Rismaharini?
Ibu risma has done a great job revamping
the city, in terms of urban planning, keeping
up with the infrastructure and to keep
renewing the sidewalks and parks. the city
has turned green and beautiful thanks to
ibu risma. She truly has a heart and passion
for Surabaya on top of her background and
expertise in the urban planning and parks
departments.
Her idea has been to make Surabaya

green, cozy and comfortable, accessible
and affordable for everyone, especially
the middle low class. Shes very eager to
promote Surabaya to the international
market by attracting many international
events to Surabaya.
She has created a conducive business
environment, attracting investors and
developers to invest in Surabaya. the city
is booming, especially in property and
manufacturing. During her tenure, she has
developed Surabaya into a beautifully neat
city with lush trees and flowers all around
thats something for Surabayans to enjoy
every day.
Jakarta has seen the arrival of many
new five-star properties in the last
several years. Whats the potential for
growth in Surabaya?
the number of international five-star
properties in Surabaya has not increased
tremendously since 20 years ago, with key
players being the JW Marriott Surabaya,
the Shangri-La Surabaya and the Sheraton.
Surabaya used to have a Hyatt, a Hilton

and a Mandarin oriental, but they all deflagged and are now locally managed.
the recent addition to the competitive set
is the Pullman. there is room for growth in
the five-star marketalthough its very slim
and thin due to price sensitivity. Luxury
brands such the ritz-Carlton or the Four
Seasons would be overkill for Surabaya.
How do you contrast
Surabaya with Jakarta?
Jakarta is the capital, the seat of the
central government and the financial
capital. Hence all the money circulation
happens in Jakarta, not to mention all the
expatriates and foreign business travellers
visiting Jakarta for business and lobbying.
Most companies have headquarters that
are in Jakarta, and they would have a
branch or regional office in Surabaya. it is
a secondary city, with secondary buying
power and a secondary luxury population.
Slowly Surabaya is catching up with Jakarta
in terms of lifestyle and trends, but, in my
opinion, it will never be on par.
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up close & personal
An Atmosphere of
Artistic Spontaneity
LK Bing, also known as Soekandi, is one of the most talented urban sketchers to hail from
Surabaya. Only in spontaneity can we be who we truly are, says Bing, quoting the famed guitarist
John McLaughlin. Bing himself has a reputation for crafting spontaneous masterpieces that appear
haphazardbut that also capture an atmosphere to tell a beautiful tale.
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono & LK Bing (Soekandi)
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Urban sketching pioneer Gabriel

Campanario described the art form as a
drawing activity that takes as its subject
daily activities. Subjects cover more than
buildingsand can take any form, as long
as they define the activities of a city. The
media used are as varied as the subjects.
What is important is how artists record
the city through sketches, which are
usually done on the spot.
Bing is an architect who creates
interior and landscape designs. His
interest in painting was piqued after
he obtained a large project that required

him to do the interior arrangement.
Facing problems in acquiring artwork that
matched the colour scheme, he created
by himself an abstract painting that
was appropriate for one rooms palette
and theme. Since then, other designers
have commissioned him to do abstract
paintings, acknowledging his ability to
follow space and colour arrangements,
thus creating synergy for designs.
Bing, who has worked as an
architectural illustrator for 10 years and
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up close & personal

as a drawing and design lecturer at Petra
Universitys architecture department,
said that his professional experience
heightened his interest to start making
urban sketches. This fascination led him
to join a non-profit urban sketchers group
before he co-founded Urban Sketchers
Surabaya in 2013. The group was invited to
join an exhibition held by Grha Wismilak,
Surabaya, and garnered appreciation from
painting aficionados while brining urban
sketchers into the spotlight.
Peoples appreciation of [community
co-founder] Sudarman and me has
encouraged artists in other areas across
the country to initiate urban sketching
events, Bing says. With the emergence
of urban sketchers in Indonesia, national
symposiums have been held in many
places. In 2014, Bing and Sudarman
were selected as instructors in for
the Southeast Asian Urban Sketchers
Symposium in Penang. To top it off, Bing
was named as an instructor for the 7th
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International Urban Sketchers Symposium

in Manchester, England, teaching to
an international audience a class titled
Capturing Atmosphere Using Dramatic
Lighting and Fast Spontaneity, a skill that

requires a spontaneous and dramatic style.
The strength of Bings sketches lies in
the ambience and an ability to capture
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01 Symphony Light
and Shadow at
Kalimati Kulon Street
Surabaya medium:
Sumi ink on paper
02 Old Building at Jalan
Panggung medium:
Sumi ink on paper
03 LK Bing demonstrates
his sketching skill in
Manchester, England
04 Early Morning at
Jalan Songoyudan
Surabaya medium:
watercolour on paper
05 Jembatan Merah
Surabaya medium:
watercolor on paper
06 Jalan Kembang
Jepun Surabaya
medium: watercolour
on paper
atmosphere instead of highlighting the

architectural details of an object. In
the world of urban sketchers, I dont
want to present only the architectural
side. I want to express artistic values
from a spontaneous stroke by presenting
the spirit of a place in a symphony of
dramatic lights and shadows, Bing says.
The uniqueness of his works can
be seen in how he makes incredible
sketches evincing a personal style and
artistic spontaneity that he obtained
from his experience in making abstract
and mural paintings. This combination of
architectural drawing and pure art gives
Bings works a different character. The
strokes, spontaneity and artistic values
are all important to feature. Honesty
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and valour can

be read through
strokes, Bing
says.
As a sketcher, muralist and abstract
painter, he has an impressive list of
works, as well as competent technique
and an abundant knowledge of
photography, composition and basic
drawing techniques. He is also keen on
using various other media and tools,
from common devices to unusual ones,
combining them with various kinds
of paint: Watercolours, coffee as well
as egg tempera, giving his works a
multitude of different expressions.
His works always have a dramatic
quality. He can present a play of focal
point and depth of field through his

works. To gain these artistic values, he
takes his time to delve deeper into each
object before executing his observation
through spontaneous and swift strokes.
Unsurprisingly, with his extraordinary
talent and experience, he has made works
with a wide range of appearance, from
small drawings on A5 paper to a 6-metre
tall wall mural in a Jakarta hotel lobby. Its
like Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki
once wrote: Find beauty, not only in the
thing itself but in the pattern of shadow,
the light and dark which that thing
provides. Bing would agree.
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today is famed as a centre for the
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Unprecedented
growth in the creative
economy has affected
many aspects of work
as well as the contemporary lifestyles of knowledge
workers. As technology advances have allowed
many to work from home, it has become typical
to have a studio or a dedicated work space in
a persons residence. Architects and designers
have responded, devising spaces where these two
functions merge in the form of loft design or small
office/home office (SOHO) spaces. The SOHO
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01 The prestigious
Superblock Ciputra
World Surabaya will be
a world-in-one project
02 VieLoft Next Level
SOHO with direct
access to the most
prestigious mall in
Surabaya
03 A balanced
combination of home
and office
04 Energizing state-of-theart lobby
05 Interior designer
Yohannes Mochtar
used the loft of a
photographer for the
show unit design
06 The tenants are
guaranteed privacy
and security
07 A sky terrace is
prepared for any casual
meetings
VieLofT NexT LeVeL SoHo aT CipuTRa WoRLD SuRaBaya soho

ethos, which has been seen in big cities all over the
world, was recently introduced to Surabaya by the
Indonesian property giant Ciputra Group at its Ciputra
World Surabaya.
Development of this prestigious superblock started
with its first phase, comprising the Ciputra World
Mall, The Via and The Vue Apartments. The second
phase included the luxurious Hotel Ciputra World
Surabaya, The Voila Apartments and its first SOHO
tower, SkyLoft, which now is in the completion-andhandover process. The Ciputra Group is currently in
the third phase, which comprises the Ciputra World
Office, Vieloft and a Mall extension that will connect
all the existing towers in the superblock. The future
Phase 4, followed by Phase 5 will wrap up and complete
the Ciputra World Surabaya Superblock into a worldin-one project.
Tutut Gunaedi, the general manager of Ciputra
World Surabaya, says that SkyLoft-A Lifestyle
SOHO was the first SOHO tower in Surabaya. Its
unique construction concept, with a multi-function
mezzanine floor, drew peoples attentionespecially
young urban professionals and creative peoplethink
medical doctors, srartup business, dentists, lawyers,
architects or fashion designerswho merged their
work and living spaces. The lower floor can function as
the office, while the mezzanine, which is smaller, can
be a living spaceor vice versa, depending on the needs
of the user. The level difference gives each floor its own
zone be it private or public.
Sales have been good, Tutut adds. Responding to
keen interest, Ciputra Group launched VieLoft-Next
Level SOHO, which will be its second and last SOHO
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08 Unwind after work at

the infinity swimming
pool
09 Private fitness centre
facility
10 5.8m floor-to-floor
height to maximize
daylight and breathtaking views
11 Work from the comfort
of your own home
12 24-hour concierge and
attended lobby
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in the Ciputra World Surabaya compound.

VieLoft-Next Level SOHO was designed by
DP Architects Singapore, who also crafted the
masterplan. The building is covered by an insulating
double-glass window system to reduce the effects
of heat. Windows will be mounted from floor to
ceiling in every unit to ensure sufficient daylightas well as amazing city views at night. The big
openings make the room feel more spacious. Each
unit comes equipped with a VRF air-conditioning
system that allows users to manage electricity
usage. The seventh floor will offer facilities such as
a swimming pool, a gaming room, a playground, a
fitness centre, a meeting room and more.
The property managers say that those who
live and work here will be guaranteed privacy and
security. Each tower has its own drop off point
and lobby. Entry will be by access card, which
authorized guests will receive after leaving their ID
at the reception.
Each unit has a granite-tile floor finishing that
makes the space luxurious and presentable even
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when undecorated. There

is a spacious feel, thanks to
the 5.8-metre floor-to-floor
height of each unit, giving a
flexibility for those eager to
strike a work/life balance.
Merging
home
and
office makes life easier
and more efficient, as less
time is wasted in traffic,
while a homey working
environment
makes
workers feel comfortable
in spending time at the
office. As a living space, the
units comprise a productive
neighbourhood
that
encourages
collaboration
and efficiency. People might
greet their clients and office
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guests at home, something
that was well exposed in
a show unit designed by
Yohannes Mochtar.
Corresponding to the target market, Im picking
a living space of a photographer for the show unit.
It showcases how private and working spaces can be
pulled together in the same area and share a living
room for casual and business conversations, while
both still meet their essential needs, says the interior
designer.
In the same complex with the five-star Hotel
Ciputra World Surabaya, high-end apartments, a
13 VieLoft will have a similar

rooftop garden in SkyLoft
14 The indoor meeting room
offers flexibility and space
when planning meetings or
conferences
Project Data
luxurious office tower and with direct access to

the most prestigious Mall in Surabaya, VieLoftNext Level SOHO makes it easy for residents
to set up an appointment. It is strategically
located on Jl. Mayjen. Sungkono. VieLoft-Next
Level SOHO indeed shares the same passion
of the city for productivity. It is a chance to
merge your living and working spaces in the
heart of Surabaya at Vieloft Next Level SOHOCiputra World Surabaya.
Project Name
VieLoft - Next Level SoHo
land Area
90,000 sqm (the whole
superblock)
Semi Gross floor Area
38,181.14 sqm
total Unit
348 unit
Unit types
78sqm-137sqm
owner
pT Win Win Realty Centre
Dp architects Singapore
local Architecture Consultant
pT. perentjana Djaja
Show Unit interior
Design Consultant
Renovatio design studio by
yohannes Mochtar
lighting Designer
MaW Lighting Consultant
Mechanical & electrical
Consultant
arnan pratama Consultants
Civil & Structural Consultant
Benjamin Gideon & associates
(BGa)
Started
Ground Breaking 2015
Completion Schedule
2020
vieloft - Next level Soho

Ciputra World Surabaya
Jalan Mayjen Sungkono 87-89
Surabaya
t +6231 563 2828

f +6231 566 8777
www.ciputraworldsurabaya.
com
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Sutoto Yakobus
Shifting the Loft

In his early days at the Ciputra Group, sutoto Yakobus
worked directly under Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra himself. Sutoto
has risen to become the director of Ciputra World
Surabaya (CWS), one of the famed firms most prestigious
developments. He tells barbara hahijary about how Ciputra
plans to introduce the SOHO, or small office/home office,
concept to the city.
Why is the Ciputra Group adding the

SOHO concept to CWSs mixed-use mallapartment-hotel line up?
after becoming quite popular in america, the
SoHo concept has spread to every corner of
the globe. Lately, indonesia has also been
hit by SoHo fever. The flexibility of SoHo
has allowed this property product to become
well-liked by the public.
Ciputra Group wants to offer something
new to the people of Surabaya. We want to
be the first one introducing this concept.
This project is actually an in-between
plan, coming before the construction
of an office block, as we have previously
developed two apartment towers.
However, the SoHo concept is interesting
because of its dual functions: office and
home, or a combination of both. Due to
its location inside a superblock, it will be
very convenient for the tenants to work
and live. our first SoHo Tower is Skyloft
which has been sold out, has completed
its construction, and now is in the handsover period. after built Skyloft, now we are
introducing our second SoHo Tower Vieloft.
Same as Skyloft, VieLoft is trying to impress
with a loft design and a double-glass system
that goes up into the ceiling, creating an
office fit-out and a place to live that looks
modern, luxurious and very beautiful wide
views.
Whos in VieLofts target market?
We are suggesting this SoHo concept
to people in the creative industry,

such as architects, interior designers,
photographers and graphic designers,
as well as professionals in the service
industry, such as lawyers, accountants,
dentists, and more. SoHo is getting more
interesting for young entrepreneurs who
enjoy a modern lifestyle and want some
freedom at work. This is because SoHo
can work as a business hub and also
serves as an abode, or even a combination
of the two.
Has the SOHO concept taken off at
SkyLoft?
our first SoHo project is still in the handover stage. With strata title ownership,
we give owners the freedom to adjust the
proportions of their home/office designs
to suit their needs. We do not rule out
the possibility that our units will be used
by tenants as fully functioning offices or
homes.
Whats the difference between VieLoft
and SkyLoft?
VieLoft Next Level SoHo will be built with
24 floors, comprising a low and high zone.
There are 10 levels in the low zone with 11
units on each floor of various dimensions,
starting from 108 square meters. The high
zone is spread into 14 levels, with each
level comprising 17 units, starting from
the smallest unit, measuring 78 square
meters.
The most significant difference between

the VieLoft and SkyLoft is the direct access
to the mall from the new tower. We are also
trying to boost the comfort level of owners
by upgrading several of the [construction]
materials and specs, which will obviously be
better than those of the SkyLoftincluding
the lift system, which is separated into the
low and high zones. Considering that the
VieLoft is our last SoHo in the CWS, were
also providing buyers with more options to
choose from, adding more units and levels
than in the previous tower.
Whats next for the Ciputra Group in
Surabaya?
The CWS superblock is moving towards the
next stage by developing a third phase this
year. This phase includes the construction
of a seven-storey mall extension with
dimensions of around 60,000 square meters
to showcase different features compared to
the previous mall. one unique feature is a
cloud canopy, which will improve the visual
attractiveness of its exterior.
We will also create a CW office and
VieLoft Next Level SoHo right above the
mall, with direct access to the podium roof
mall and a rooftop cafe, which will offer
a different culinary adventure for food
enthusiasts. This brings the CWS closer to
its objective to becoming a superblock that
can accommodate various activities, from
a place to live, a workstation, a shopping
centre and much more.
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up close & personal
A Visual Vocabulary of
Experimental Journey
If photography is an immediate reaction, drawing is a meditation, as Henri Cartier-Bresson
once observed. The sentiment is shared by Sudarman Angir, one of Indonesias best
sketchers. Propelled by a love of architecture and heritage sites, the Surabaya-based artist
has crafted works that stem from the meditation that he does on location to develop his
experimental visual art.
Photo by Bagus Tri Laksono &Sudarman Angir
Urban sketching is born out of daily

activities. It includes sketches of buildings
as well as of anything that represents
the stories of the city and the lives of its
denizens, including movement, culture
and traditions. There is no classification of
objects or techniques in the genre, as the
aim of the art is to share the activities of
the city. The tools used to make sketches
could be as simple as a sketchbook and
pencil, or slightly more complex, with

an easel and a drawing chair. It all
depends on the location, time of day and
complexity of the object to be portrayed.
After a 20-year stint as an architect in
Surabaya; Darman, as Sudarman Angir
is known, is familiar with the world
of drawings and sketches in his daily
life. After a childhood spent learning
calligraphy, Darman says he grew
interested in sketching after he graduated
from the architecture department of his
university. His entry into the world of
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urban sketching, a genre pioneered by

Gabriel Campanario in Seattle in 2007, was
by chance.
Born in Bima, East Nusa Tenggara;
Darman sketched the old town of Surabaya
when he was expecting the birth of his first
child. Strolling around the old part of the
city in 2011, he took the time to observe
the numerous heritage buildings there,
which inspired him to start sketching.
He is now a member of Surabaya Urban
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Sketchers, a community that began from

his confusion over why Surabaya had no
group that could organise the citys urban
sketchers. With seven million residents,
how come there is no community in the
city to accommodate urban sketching
professionally? Darman asked.
In May 2013, along with several
colleagues he established Surabaya Urban
Sketchers, a group that currently has 80
participants. The groups first exhibition
was held during an event proposed by

the management of Surabayas Grha
Wismilak. Members meet to sketch
every three or four months. The group
also exists on the national stage, as
evident by Darmans appointment as an
urban sketching instructor for an event
in Penang, Malaysia, in 2014. In the
beginning, I learned from these sketching
masters from Southeast Asian countries.
However, at that time I had to become an
instructor and stood alongside them. How
remarkable! Darman says.
Based on that opportunity and his
experience in the field, Darman says that
urban sketching is no longer an activity
that dwells only in the artistic or personal
realm. It also has communal and social
elements. Meaning has shifted. And
inter-city and cross-country relationships
have emerged based on an alternative,
and some would say less precise, method
of material representation that might
be more profound and deeply felt than
photography.
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The visual vocabulary of the artist

affects the work. While a sketch cannot
express the essence of an object as a
whole, at least it can portray a specific
side or detail. The coordination of the
eyes, mind and hands of the artist in a
frame creates a unique work, not only
due to the sketchers talent, but due to
how he or she sees the object. What
you see will not be the same as what
I see, although we might be drawing
the same object with the same point of
view. Its because the variables are very
personal, Darman adds.
In 2015, the Consulate General of
the United States in Surabaya invited
Darman and his colleague, Sukandi LK
Bing, to create some sketches of several
corners in their complex. The sketches
currently occupy a central spot in the
consulate generals main lobby. The
activities that helped introduce Surabaya
to foreign communities have also made
a name for Darman, both in Indonesia
and abroad. In November 2016, he
will represent the nation as an urban
sketching instructor during a prestigious
event in Asia, which will be held in
Bangkok, Thailand.
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01 City Hall of Surabaya

02 Majapahit Hotel
Surabaya
03 Sudarman Angir
sketches one part of
House of Sampoerna
04 Mpu Tantular
Museum
05 A house on Jalan
Imam Bonjol
Surabaya
06 While a sketch
cannot express the
essence of an object
as a whole, at least it
can portray a specific
side or detail
07 Jalan Panggung Pasar
Pabean Surabaya
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fine dining DE SOEMATRA
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F i n d i n g Pe r f e c t
Symmetry a t
de
Soematra
Story by
Erza S.T.
Photo by
Antonius Widjaya
It is interesting to realize that the grand design of the planet is

built on the principle of symmetry. As humans, we naturally
find symmetry aesthetically appealing, as it creates order and
completeness in what we see and encounter. As a design concept,
symmetry remains a classic approach that is timelessand which
has always been favored by designers and architects. In Surabaya,
there is perfect symmetry in a beautiful design gem called the de
Soematra Function House.
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Built in 1910, this Dutch-colonialstyle building, which takes its

name from its location on Jalan
Sumatra, was intended to house
the architectural firm of Algemeen
Ingenieurs en Architecten (AIA),
before it was transformed into a private residence.
For decades, the Art Deco building was forgotten
and slowly grew run down. It was not until 2010
when Azza Dina Jamal rediscovered it and saw the
tarnished beauty of its architecture. She contacted
the renowned designer Hidajat Endramukti, her
friend and long-time collaborator. Together, they
re-conceptualized the building, launching it as de
Soematra a year later.
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White is the main color

used in de Soematra,
providing
a
perfect
blank canvas that also
strengthens its colonialstyle background. As a
designer who admires
classic styling and loves
old
homes,
Hidajat
Endramukti
removed
some existing walls in the
main building to create
a more-open space that
he divided into a foyer, a
small private dining room,
a lounge area, a main dining area, a library, a
coffee and tea lounge, and an outdoor terrace
that is juxtaposed against a rear garden. He also
added a new space on one side of the building in
form of a long pavilion that was divided into an
additional private dining area, greenhouse cafe
and restaurant.
01 The colonial design
surfaces of de
Soematra
02 The glamorous main
dining room
03 Greenhouse cafe, a
new addition at de
Soematra
04 The Indigo Room, one
of the private dining
areas
05 Looking down the
corridor that connects
the foyer with the
lounge area
06 A classic nioise salad
with pan-fried fresh
tuna in orange zest
citronette by chef
Enrico Campagnaro
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Project Data
Project Name
de Soematra
Site Area
2,300 sqm
Gross Floor Area
1,200 sqm
Owner
Jamal Ghozi & Azza Dina
Architecture & Interior Design
Consultant
Endramukti Design
Principal Designer
Hidajat Endramukti
Lighting Consultant
Chris Tju Pte Ltd
La Palma
ME, Civil & Structural Consultant
Gunawan Reksadinata
Main Contractor
Gunawan Reksadinata
Started
April 2010
Completed
May 2011
de Soematra
Jl. Sumatra no. 75
Surabaya 60281
T +62 31 5010 666
F +62 31 5023 666
www.de-soematra.com
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07 The foyer entrance

featuring the Indigo
room
08 Another private room
featuring a John van
der Sterren painting
09 The owners private
dining area
10 A corridor that
connects the main
building to the new
pavilion
11 A view into the
powder room in the
ladies bathroom
12 The terrace area
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Inside, de Soematra showcases Hidajats

strength in creating a subtle ambiance of luxury
through a classic approach. The combination of
classic European-style furniture is matched with
chinoiserie bric-a-brac and antique Indonesian
bronzes, resulting in a dynamic eclecticism.
A fan of symmetrical design, Hidajat created
balanced shapes around a focal point. One of
the best examples of this approach is the lounge,
where he divided the space into two twin sitting
areas, separated by a corridor, which feature
almost identical interior placements.
Hidajat also plays with bold colors and
prints wallpaper to create robust accents. By
the foyer, for example, the small private dining
area called The Indigo Room takes its name
from its dominant deep-blue/violet floral-print
wallpaper. As for the main dining room, Hidajat
chose to dress it with wallpaper featuring a
quaint yet romantic motif that gives an illusion
of the flowers growing on the wall. The main
dining room was originally two rooms. However,
the need for a fine-dining area that could seat
up to 22 led to a decision to known down the
central wall. Hidajat also removed the glass
windows that opened onto the back veranda,
replacing them with stained glass featuring
patterns that were originally found in the

lounge.
The attention to detail at de Soematra
is fascinating. Not a single detail has been
ignored. The ornate ceiling, for example, is
new and originally did not exist as such:
Hidajat took an existing pattern design
from the house and printed it on gypsum.
The same is true for the transom window,
which Hidajat re-created. Notable design
flourishes can also be found in the toilets.
Both the mens and womens washrooms
are located in a new multi-purpose
additional wing and have been glammed
up by adding a powder room with a nice
sofa, an ottoman and a chandelierall done
in perfect symmetry.
To the eyes of contemporary design
lovers, the concept of symmetry is often
associated with older tastes that lead
to boredom. However, with the savvy
approach and meticulous design sense of
Hidajat Endramukti and Azza Dina Jamal,
de Soematra successfully restored glory of
this beautiful colonial building. Without a
doubt, de Soematra is one of Surabayas
great design landmarks.
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Azza Dina Jamal and Hidajat Endramukti
The Passion Behind

de Soematra
IntervIew by
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Erza S.T.
In the era when many prefer new constructions, Azza Dina Jamal and
Hidajat Endramukti have gone against the flow to revive an old building
instead. The de Soematra Function House has been a passion project for the
pair, who have had a vision to restore the glory of the beautiful building.
Azza Dina Jamals artistic penchant for beauty and detail, as well as her
great taste in design, were a perfect combination with architect Hidajat
Endramuktis classic approach to implementation. It is no surprise to see
the harmonious end result. Indonesia Design spent an afternoon at de
Soematra with Azza Dina Jamal and Hidajat Endramukti to find out more
about their collaboration. Here are excerpts of our interview.
How did you get this property in

the first place?
Azza Dina Jamal (ADJ): I passed by this
area one day and saw this old building
that really looked run down. I love old
houses, especially from the colonial era,
so I came back to see this building again
together with Hidajat. I knew that he
was also into old houses. I wanted to
know if there was a possibility to make
this building like it used to be if we
renovated it. After we went and checked
the whole thing together, he told me
that it was possible, so I took over this
building.
Why choose to make the building
into a multi-function house?
ADJ: In the beginning, I tried to not to
change the physical form of this building
and instead wanted to restore it to
its original form. Since I did not need
a house, I was thinking to make the
building into a place where we could
gather with friends or communities.
Thats why we choose [to make it] a
multi-function house.
What were the challenges of the
restoration process?
Hidjajat Endramukti (HE): It took us
about a year and a half of work on

this building. We had to change
the layout of some of the rooms
and eliminated a separating wall
to create larger space. We also had
to create an entire ceiling for this
building, as it didnt exist before.
It was a specialty work. We took
an existing pattern that was in the
house and printed it on gypsum. The
same went for the transom, almost
all of which was missing. We had to
recreate all of it from wood using
existing pieces.
ADJ: For me, the challenge was

to distribute all of my ideas with
Hidajatand I have many ideas.
Luckily, our chemistry worked well
together. All of my thoughts could be
implemented for this building.
How did you two start your
friendship?
HE: Since I built her first house
around the year 2000.
ADJ: I really like his style of doing

things. We are a good fit for working
together. I noticed his work in the
past. He did my first private house,
in the Pakuwon area, and the result

was not only well designed but also
comfortable. His designs are also quite
flexible, so it is not difficult if I want to
change the interior.
What do you like the most about
Hidajats work?
ADJ: Its his touch for design. We
can always see signature touches in
whatever designs he does a house or a
hotel or anything. He has strong design
character-yet always has a homey
feeling. His designs look timeless and
will always look contemporary.
What makes your longstanding
partnership work?
HE: I think its her commitment. She is
very committed to the designs that we
agree on. In my opinion, the success
of a design really relies on the client. If
the client can appreciate the design and
commit to it, then it will work.
What is the next for de Soematra?
ADJ: There is a land to the side of this
property. I have an idea with Hidajat to
build something that is connected here.
I am looking forward to doing it, but still
waiting for the right time.
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up close & personal
The Couture
Connoisseur
Diana Couture is a Surabaya-based brand by Diana
Putri, the celebrated Indonesian designer who was
named Best Designer at Couture Fashion Week
New York in 2015. Diana is one of the most soughtafter couturiers in the country and has dressed
Hollywood celebrities ranging from Nikki Bella at
the 2016 Golden Globe Awards to Carrie Underwood
to Ashanti. Dianas designs feature simple yet formfitting silhouettes with intricate techniques that
culminate in feminine elegance and an edgy flair.
Flamboyant but not weak, sexy and classy; Dianas
work is a reflection of herself. iD had the chance
to converse with the lady who single-handedly put
Surabaya on the global fashion map through her
endeavours.
IntervIew by Natasha N. Gan
Photo by Reinhardt Kenneth
Why design couture?

I actually have a ready-to-wear brand as well, DC by Diana Couture.
However, with couture, I feel more challenged in the design aspects.
Couture is the art of designing a one-of-a-kind garment, which definitely
is a challenge to turn ideas into not only a beautiful artwork, but also a
wearable masterpiece.
In designing wearables, how much has Indonesia inspired you?
Indonesian culture has been a big inspiration for my designs. However,
there has to be a balance to determine whether or not a garment is
wearable enough to be a Diana Couture piece. The characteristics,
colours and the symbolism of Indonesian culture are constantly used
in my collections. As an example, my international award-winning
collection GARUDA holds a very rich exploitation of Indonesian
culture with its Garuda bird, but the imagery had to be very chic. It
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had to compliment the female body and be
more abstract than just a blatant image. I
also decided to use hand-made embroidery,
laser-cutting and digital printing instead of
traditional fabrics from the collection to give
it a Western vibe combined with Eastern
imagery.
Tell us what it was like to win accolades
from the New York Couture Fashion
Week for your Spring/Summer 2017
collection.
God has changed my life since that day.
One day I got a call saying that I had been
secretly curated to participate in Couture
Fashion Week New York. I was anxious and
not confident, but my family had my back and
supported me to go participate. My son gave
me the idea for GARUDA, since the design
had to reflect an aspect of Indonesia. There
were millions of obstacles and reasons for me
to quit, but I kept on going until the fashion
show was done. It was a thrilling experience
filled with tears, adrenaline and creativity
and it was all worth it. I knew there was a
Best Designer award but never really aimed
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for the award. Eventually I got it, which I

believe would have never happened without
the grace of God. The rest is history and is
still ongoing. My life as a fashion designer
and creative director of Diana Couture has
changed. Ive been blessed enough to dress
not only Indonesians, but also international
Hollywood celebrities.
As a fashion designer mom, do
your kids get styling tips?
Of course I want my kids to be as stylish
as I am. When something doesnt look
good or mismatches in their outfits, I will
recommend that they try something else,
but I dont want to direct and dictate what
they wear. I want to make sure they have
fun with fashion and discover themselves
through the style that they feel most
comfortable with. As long as theyre happy
with what theyre wearing, I support them.
Whos your favourite designer?
Definitely Donatella Versace. Shes a true
genius and Versace became better and
better with her running it. Its very sexy and
chic with a touch of artistry that no one else

has come up with. Im a big fan of her work.
Whats your biggest inspiration?
My mothers hard work ethic has been very
inspiring for me. Fashion-wise, Ive been very
inspired by strong female figures throughout
the history. My collections might take drastic
turns, but one thing is for sure, they will
always embody strong and independent,
confident women.
How has Diana Couture changed
since its start?
It has definitely changed, and I hope its been
an improvement for the goodmost definitely
in the couture collections, which are the
garments that truly represent my preferences
and idealism. Years ago, Diana Couture didnt
even have collections, as I was a custombased brand. My designs used to be a lot more
conservative and were made to appeal the
Indonesian masses, i.e., princess-like gowns
with a lot of girly details. While I still do a lot
of custom pieces, people respect my idealism
a lot more nowadays.
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01 Diana Putri
02, 03 and 07
GARUDA by Diana Couture
Photography: Reinhardt Kenneth
Talent: Vicky Shu
Hair & Make Up: Niken Xu
Accessories: G.Liem
Shoes: Syu Shu
Location: Borobudur Temple;
Magelang, Central Java,
Indonesia
04 The Queen D by Diana Couture
Model: Evi Setiawan (R2m
Models Management)
Hair & Make Up: Meliani
Limantara
Styling & Accessories: Nahum
Limantara
Location: Mount Bromo; East
Java, Indonesia
05 The Queen D by Diana Couture at
Art Hearts Fashion S/S 2016
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06 Diana Putri and Muse Ava Capra

at Art Hearts Fashion S/S 2016
Photography: Arun Nevader from
Getty Images
Has the industry changed?

Fashion used to be a dream for many. When I was
young, parents didnt trust that a job in the arts
would take their children far in life. It was seen as an
underpaid and insubstantial work. It was definitely
hard for me as a young girl to be a part of the fashion
industry, which is why I started so lateat 36. However,
the times are changing. Nowadays, parents are very
supportive of their children who want to be designers.
With social media, anyone can be a part of the fashion
industry that used to be so exclusive.
Would things have been different if you had
started earlier?
I wanted to start earlier, but I believe that everything
happens for a reason. At the end of the day, Im also
a wife and a mother to my husband and my children.
I am a wife first, a mother second, and a fashion
designer third. If I had started earlier, I wouldnt
have been able to witness my children get older as
beautifully as they did in their golden years. Its
never too late. God has planned everything to flourish
in its own time.
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premium office 9BOULEVARD
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HOw
Suite
iT is
Looking out
onto the
verdant green
of the Bukit
Darmo Golf
Course, the
premium
office suites
of 9boulevard
evoke a Central
Park-like feel,
right in the
heart of the
emerging
West Surabaya
Central
Business
District.
Story by
Octavio Baldachino
Photo by
Bagus Tri Laksono &

9boulevard doc.
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Surabaya is a city of industry,

says Lenna Sumampow, the owner
representative for Bukit Darmo
Property, developers of the 9boulevard
complex, a 35-level premium office
tower in West Surabaya.
A surprising silence and verdant
green greets guests as they approach
9boulevard from its roundabout and
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access road, both of which border a

golf course that was designed by Jack
Nicklaus II.
The son of the famed US golfer
approached the flat terrain as an
opportunity to improvise on a blank
slate, with no limitations imposed by
variations in elevation. The design for
the lobby of 9boulevard harmonizes
with the serenity and natural beauty

of the golf course.
To bring out this harmony, Lenna
turned to a designer she worked
on her restaurant in the attached
Lenmarc Mall: Emin Chong. Currently
the group managing director for the
ED Design Group, Chong founded
the firm in 1990 in Singapore and
04
05
01 A framed wood
sculpture in the lobby of
9boulevard
02 The 9boulevard tower
opposite of the planned
Melia Adhiwangsa
03 The lobby features a
transitional theme from
nature to the office
04 Reception is dominated
by an encased wooden
sculpture
05 The Xchange Business
Lounge
has since expanded to five cities in Asia.

Chongs design ethos for the lobby captures
two concepts: Luxury, as evident through
the exquisite choice of materials, as well as
a transition through nature to the world of
business.
Climbing the steps from the driveway (or
scaling the inclined ramp for the disabled),
guests find themselves immediately adjacent
to floor-to-ceiling glass windows that face
the putting greens. Below is a small section
of transparent flooring that runs the length
of the lobby. Under the panels, water is
projected, giving the feeling of traversing
a shallow stream as guests cross into the
building.
The lobby itself is dominated by sleek,
black marble for its flooring as well as black
glass for its walls.
ED Design continues with its stylized
presentation of nature. Above, lighting is
courtesy of dozens of long, metal rectangular
fixtures suspended from individual metallic
stalks, giving the abstract impression of
passing under field of trumpet flowers while
proceeding to the reception area.
The reception desk, which offers aroundthe-clock concierge service, holds a surprise:
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Encased in glass behind it is a huge

traditional
Indonesian
wooden
sculpture of beautifully intertwined
and rough-hewn branches.
Wood has also been used to craft
two painting-like sculptures that
grace the walls of the lobbys twin
elevator-waiting areas, each of which
contains two lifts. One sculpture takes
the form of an artistic arrangement of
multi-coloured timber planks; while
the other is a playful arrangement of
cross-sections cut from the trunks of
slender trees. The sculptures frames
provide indirect lighting.
The lifts take guests to the 100
office suites, located on levels six
to 32, where more attractionsand
the chance to get to businessawait.
The overall 9boulevard project was
designed by Piter Gan Architect,
a Jakarta-based firm with deep
connections in Surabaya. Gan has
devised units that are generous
and spaciousand which offer
commanding views of the Bukit
Darmo Golf Course.
Four types of suites are available:
Corner units, ranging in size from
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129.7 sqm (Type A) to 137.12 sqm

(Type D), and core units 137.12
sqm (Types B and C), which can be
combined to make a larger space. All
types have direct access to one of two
banks of elevators.
A few technical notes: Suites are
provided to tenants as structural
slab and stand 3.53 metres, slab
to slab. Each has an individual
electrical circuit board with a power
capacity of 1,800 kVa and generator
backup. Private toilets are available.
An access-card system secures the
elevator and gate, while 24-hour
security and CCTV surveillance
offers additional piece of mind, as
does 9boulevards NFPA compliance,
fire detectors and sprinklers.
Access to 9boulevard is also
available via the adjacent Lenmarc
Mall, which features six storeys of
lifestyle and top-notch shopping
destinations for office tenants.
Plans are also underway to open
170-room five-star hotel under the
globally recognized Melia aegis in
the tower shared with the adjacent
Adhiwangsa Apartments. The Hotel
Melia Adhiwangsa is slated to offer

141 Grand Deluxe Rooms, 62 Deluxe
rooms, 17 Executive Deluxe Rooms,
12 Executive Grand Deluxe Rooms,
six Junior Suites and one Presidential
Suite.
Lenna also says to watch for the
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Project
Data
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06 The XChange Business

Lounge is a place to
workand chill out
07 An elegantly deckedout conference room in
9boulevard
08 The 9boulebard
premium office tower,
fronted by Lenmarc Mall
09 A casual vibe in the
Xchange Business
Lounge
XChange Business Lounge, slated for completion in mid-2017

on 9boulevards fifth floor. The space, which is designed to
evoke a luxurious sentiment similar to the lobby, will offer
9boulevard tenants four meeting rooms equipped with
essentials such as glass boards and projectors, golf-course
views, as well as a space full of sofas and comfortable chairs
for informal functions, or to enjoy offerings from the beverage
and bar counter.
The remaining 9boulevard office suites on offer are
an excellent opportunity to invest the emerging business
district in West Surabaya thats close to toll roads, trendy
hangouts, lifestyles destinations and modern amenities such
as international hospitals and more.
Project name
9 boulevard (9blv)
Company Name
(owning company)
PT. Bukit Darmo
Property
Total Floor
35 floors
Total units
100 office suites
(from level six to 32)
consist of 4 types:
A (129.7 sqm)
B and C (137.12 sqm)
D (137.12)
Architecture
Consultant (for the
whole complex):
PT. Piter Gan Architect
Principal Designer:
Piter Gan
Interior Design
Consultant (for 9blv)
ED Design Group
Principal Designer (for
9blv)
Emin Chong
Lighting Consultant
(for some areas)
Hadi Komara
M&E Consultant
PT. Arnan Pratama
Consultants
Civil & Structural
Consultant
Benyamin Gideon &
Associates
Main Contractor
PT. wijaya Karya
(wiKA)
9 boulevard (9blv)
Office Park 2 B2 No. 1
Jl. Bukit Darmo
Boulevard
surabaya 60226,
indonesia
T +62 31 731 8666
+62 31 732 5555
F +62 31 731 0666
+62 31 732 0135
bukitdarmoproperty.com
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Lenna Sumampow
Building
business
Lenna Sumampow, the owner
representative for Bukit Darmo Property,
says that the firms 9boulevard premium
office space, Lenmarc Mall and the Bukit
Darmo Golf Course are the anchor of
the emerging West Surabaya Central
Business District, projecting future
development across the road on an
11-hectacre site via an underpass
connected to Lenmarc Mall. She adds
that Bukit Darmo Property is promoting
more mixed-use developments to
accommodate commercial and
residential need in the nations secondlargest city. Here Lenna talks to us about
9boulevard and Surabaya.
How has Surabaya been changing

in recent years?
surabaya is a fast-paced and growing
city. As a city, it is leaning forward
and apartments and office towers
are building up. Even the trends in
lifestyles are also leaning towards
trends in Jakarta.
How about West Surabaya?
west surabaya is place for the young
generation. its a fast-growing area. All
of the new hangouts are here, as well
as most of the international schools
and consulatesand international
hospitals are here. its like Pondok
indah [in south Jakarta]: An ideal place
if you want to stay where everything is
concentrated.
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Whats the attraction of

premium office space like
9boulevard?
People say surabaya is a city of
industry, but that really means
the towns around surabaya. Those
people need a representative office
thats close to the city. Theres also
the luxury and sophistication of
9boulevards lobby: when people
bring a client to the office, they like
to have a sense of pride that theyre
here. Theres also the [to be opened]
XChange Business Loungez, with its
meeting rooms and beverage bar. You
cannot be so stiff, so we made this
space like a huge lounge. All suites
also have a golf-course view and
theres also a 24-hour concierge.
How have popular tastes in

Surabaya changed in recent years?
Peoples taste varies, from the
contemporary to the classic. The people in
surabaya are starting to accept the idea
of living in apartments because of the
convenience that the properties provide.
For example, The Adhiwangsa, offers
amenities such as an infinite swimming
pool, a gym, a yoga room, a kids play
area and a barbeque area.
A
natural
dialogue
Emin Chong
Indonesia Design contacted the award-winning

designer Emin Chong, the group managing
director for the ED Design Group, about the natural
themes that appeared in his designs for the lobby
of 9boulevard. Here are excerpts of the interview,
edited for length and clarity.
What was the flow of action

you wished for guests to
experience as they transitioned
through the lobby?
The design intent was to create a
transparent faade that would give
the visitor an unobstructed view of
the golf course. we tried to create
a borderless transition between
inside and outside by incorporating
natural elements indoors, such as
by the ceiling design that flows
inside guides the visitors in. Upon
entering the lobby, visitors are
immediately greeted by a modern,
classy atmosphere featuring a
stylish yet relaxing lounge with
professional ambiance.
What were the unique properties

of the project, in terms of the
materials used?
we combined materials such as black
glass, mirrors, marble, and lighted
alabaster, which gave the space a polished
look with raw, natural materials. The
elements harmoniously creating an
extraordinary effect in a holistic design
scheme.
What did the client share with
you as guidance?
As other office buildings tend to feel very
corporate and lack elegance or a stylish
touch, the objective was to create an
awe-inspiring office facility that would be
different from the others.
How did the painting-like wooden

sculptures in the elevator lobby
blend with your vision for the space?
By elegantly adding a touch of nature, we
created a new, cohesive design aesthetic
that created a continuity between indoors
and outdoors.
What architectural dialogue
did you wish to create between the
Bukit Darmo Golf Course and the
lobby on 9boulevard?
The view of the golf course gave us a
whole lot of inspiration while working
on this project. Our vision was to create
an oasis in the middle of typical office
environment and give a fresh idea to what
an office building could look like.
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products Verne
01
Indonesians are
rightfully proud of
the long tradition of
quality leatherworking
evinced by craftsmen
and women laboring
throughout the
archipelago. In
Surabaya, Verne is
popular go-to option
for those in the know
looking for sublime--and
timeless-leather goods.
A Tradition
of
Leather

Photo by Verne Doc.
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01 Marrakech I
02 Marrakech II
03 Verne products are
mainly made for
outdoor activities
04 Monkshood Mirrorless
Bag
03
An interest in the outdoors forged a

friendship between edo Septyan, ramzi
Bawazier and ridho Aryo Pratama when
they were at Ciputra University in the
east Javan capital. Along the way, the trio
befriended some leather crafts workers at
a factory in nearby Gresik. The three found
out that their new friends were great in
making leather goods, especially shoes
and their thoughts soon turned to how
to devise for the craftsmen and women
employment that might have more

flexible working hours.
Together, the trio and the crafts
workers started to design and produce
leather products in 2010. We went
through several periods of trial and error
until Verne was established in 2011. We
were into fixies [fixed-gear bicycles] at
that time, hence our first product was the
Karakum Messenger Bag, edo said. Its
still sold today.
The trios firm, Verne, takes its name

from Jules Verne, edo says, adding that
leather fashion and accessories remain a
big part of the steampunk genre inspired
in part by the 19th century French authors
works.
Currently, the brand has about twodozen designs named after cities that are
related to outdoor activities or after wild
plants. The aim is to highlight outdoor
activities, which gives a masculine feel to
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products Verne
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07
08
the products, although the line-up is also

female friendly.
not long after Verne took off, it
branched into smaller leather goods such
as key chains, passport covers and coin
purses. The products are hard to resist, as
they are well-crafted and made with fine
quality leather.
Other than to help their friends in
the factory, the trio has focused on
leather as its main design material due
to its durability, low maintenance and
timeless look. Verne offers classic bags,
such as the Alpinum roll Top rucksack
and Marrakech II Satchel Bag, along with
sling bags and camera bags. All come in
rustic leather colors, such as mahogany,
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05 A sketch of the
Monkshood Mirrorless
Bag
06 Leather was chosen to
be the main material
for its durability and
effortless look
07 Edo Septyan, Ramzi
Bawazier and Ridho
Arya Pratama
08 Team of Verne
pays attention to
craftmanship
09 Accona Handbag
terracotta and jet black. All the raw

leather comes from Yogyakarta and is
crafted by both hand and machine in the
workshops in Gresik and Surabaya.
The brand has settled on young
people as its main target market due
to the ease of digital-based marketing.
Verne ships products daily to major cities
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throughout Indonesia.
We are happy that our generation
is proud of wearing local products
and appreciates its quality, edo said.
This is a trigger for us to provide
better quality leather goods that
can make us proud of our native
craftsmanship.
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BNB SHOWROOM & WAREHOUSE showroom
Heart
OF
Stone
Starting business 25 years ago by marketing marble

and installing its products at construction projects,
Bian Niaga Batuan, or BNB, has evolved into a major
player in the global marble and granite industry. In
a class by itself; BNB has developed two buildings in
Buduran and Gedangan in Sidoarjo, East Java, to better
present its image. The buildings appear quite different
from the showrooms or warehouses of the firms
counterparts in the marble industryand also feature
elements of refined art in their design.

Photo by Bian Niaga Batuan Doc. & Bagus Tri Laksono
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showroom BNB SHOWROOM & WAREHOUSE
02
NB is a marble and granite

manufacturer in Indonesia. In
addition to importing the best
materials from nations such as Brazil,
India, Italy, and Turkey, as well as
several other nations in Africa; the
company has a marble quarry in
Tulungagung, East Java. As a rapidly
developing business; the company,
which was established a quarter of a
century ago, found that it needed a more presentable space
to showcase their products.
Therefore in 2004, BNB had a warehouse built in
Buduran, Sidoarjo, followed by the construction of a
showroom in 2007 that featured the concept of automatic
display. The developments were aimed at giving greater
ease and comfort to customers when purchasing the
companys products. Originally, the warehouse had an
open design, which was later altered to a closed structure
equipped with air conditioning, so that visiting customers
would feel more comfortable while sorting through the
options of marble and granite on offer.
Several new rooms and functions were added to the
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01 Facade of the BNB

warehouse in
Gedangan
02 A 500-sqm exhibition
space where BNB can
spread out customers
marble selections
03 The interior of
Artstone building
04 The vast showroom
05 BNBs factory in
Gedangan
04
05
building in Buduran. Eventually the BNB

compound comprised an office, a showroom
and warehouse that cames with a cafeall on
a site measuring 5,000 square metres (sqm).
One of the most representative areas of the
compound is the Precious Stone Room, also
known as the Dome Rooma new space
thats an exhibition area for the companys
precious stone collections. Adjacent is the
Onyx Room, where BNBs onyx collections
are on display. Illumination from the front
and back of the room makes for a dramatic
showroom.
At the back, or at the end of the
showroom, is a 500-sqm exhibition space
where BNB can spread out marble selections
so that customers can directly inspect colours
and patterns. This room is designed with
a wide void so people can see their chosen
marble or granite pieces laid out as they
stand on the floor above. On the top floor
is another display room that is designed to
resemble an art gallery.
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07
While waiting for the products

to be arranged by BNB, customers
in the Buduran showroom
are also provided with a cafe
designed in an artistic fashion by
Monica Sutjih of Mardia Cipta.
It features a design concept for a
relaxed, open space with a strong
industrial theme. The owner of
BNB, who also happens to be an
avid art-enthusiast, also included
some choices for the dcor and
furniture, resulting in a more
mature and slightly masculinelooking design.
BNB has also come up with
a division called Artstone, which
deals with projects concerning
marble variations, such as carving,
architraves and columns, among
other things. To represent
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alone showroom was added at the

entrance of the Buduran compound.
Continuing the theme of the site, the
two-storey building was attractively
designed, featuring a circular staircase
in its center.
The companys warehouse in
Gedangan was built to separate the
showroom from the warehouse to
ensure a more comfortable experience
for customers. Initially, all of the
companys activities were under
one roof at Buduran. But, because
of concerns about air and sound
pollution, the factory, warehouse and
container loading site were moved to
Gedangan. In the new 20,000-sqm
compound, BNB created a factory
and a loading-unloading site located
adjacent to the new warehouse. This
way, customers can see firsthand the
complete manufacturing process of
marble in one place.
The 5,000-sqm warehouse in
Gedangan showcases a verdant, green
design thats far removed from the
usual bare look of other warehouses.
The faade features a unique play
of masses and the materials used to
cover the skin of the building are
also one-of-a-kind, reflecting the
masculine character requested by the
owner. The same design character
continues into the interior, creating an
open concept that blends seamlessly
with nature.
In addition to providing plenty of
natural illumination for the building,
hanging plants that cover almost the
whole of the warehouses ceiling
create a natural and comfortable
ambience for customers. A cafe with
06 A newly added space
that functions as an
exhibition area called
Dome Room
07 Illuminating light
coming from the front
and back of the Onyx
room
08 The main gate of BNB
showroom in Buduran
09 Another display room

on the top floor is
designed to resemble
an art gallery
10 A path around the slab
stockyard
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wide openings is positioned at the

entrance of the building. Although not
as big as the cafe at Buduran, it still
maintains the cozy and modern vibe
of its counterpart, creating a design
continuity between the two separate
compounds.
The showroom in Buduran and
warehouse in Gedangan were purposely
made to ensure the ultimate comfort
and appeal for customers who come to
select and purchase BNBs products.
To evoke the elegant and artistic
characteristics of marble and granite, the
buildings that represent them must be
as sophisticated and stylish. This is the
reason behind the appealing esthetic
of the buildings in the two Sidoarjo
compounds, which successfully conveys
the essence of the products offered by
BNB as part of its heartfelt drive to
luxury and perfection.
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11 The facade of BNB

showroom in Buduran
12 The two-story
building of Artstone is
attractively designed,
featuring a circular
staircase in the middle
of the structure
13 The 5,000-sqm
warehouse in
Gedangan showcases
a verdant and green
design
14 The cafe shows the
cozy and modern vibe
of the design
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Project
Data
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Project Name
BNB Showroom &
Warehouse
Location
Buduran & Gedangan,
Sidoarjo, East Java
Gross Floor Area
Showroom &
Warehouse
(Buduran):
5,000 sqm
Artstone (Buduran):
300 sqm
Factory (Gedangan):
2,650 sqm
Warehouse
(Gedangan):
5,000 sqm
Owner
PT Bian Niaga Batuan
(BNB)
Architecture Design
Gabrielle S. Picard
Interior Design
Consultant
Mardia Cipta
Principal Designer
Monica Sutjih
Started
2007
Completed
2015
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The Stone
O F E LE GANC E
Considering the high quality of BNBs (Bian
Niaga Batuan) marble and granite stones, it
is not surprising to see that the companys
showroom also presents a similar high quality.
In addition to showrooms in Buduran and
Gedangan in Sidoarjo, East Java, the company
owns a sprawling and remarkable compound
comprising an office, a showroom, a gallery
and a stockyard in Cibinong in Bogor, West
Java.

Photo by Bian Niaga Batuan Doc.
Since entering the marble and granite industry in

1997, BNB has developed an impressive showroom
that spans 3.5 hectares in Cibinong in Bogor, West
Java. Designed by Gabrielle S. Picard, the threestorey building offers a new image for the marble
and granite industry. More than just an ordinary
showroom, the compound features a modern
concept with minimalist decoration that resembles
an art gallery. The simplistic nature of a colour
scheme that paints the building in black-and-white
tones lends a splendour to the building.
The luxurious ambience of the main lobby is
represented by the Turtle Black marble floor, a
type of black marble originating from Morocco that
features a unique floral motif. Its elegant black tone
combines beautifully with the grey shade of the
Italian sandstone on the wall. Above the lobby is The
Gallery, where visitors can view BNBs marble-angranite collection in a modern and automated way
by using electric-rack technology.
In the stockyard area behind the site, visitors
can see a vast area comprising three hangar-like
buildings where the company stores its complete
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01 Simple, elegant and

modern main building
02 The slabs are displayed
conveniently way
03 The main public area
welcomes everyone
coming to the gallery
04 Cozy cafe on the
mezzanine floor
02
03
collection of marble and granite. The

beautiful design of the compound
resembles a resort, making us forget
that the place is actually a stockyard.
With a lot of greenery and water;
the usual blistering, harsh and dirty
characteristics of an industrial area
never appear. For visitors who are tired
after spending their time going around,
benches are available for a short rest.
There are also golf charts that can make
going around the compound more
convenient.
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Similar to BNBs showrooms in Buduran and

Gedangan in Sidoarjo, East Java; the Cibinong
showroom is equipped with a Display Room
complete with a void above that allows customers
to see their selection of marble patterns laid out
before them. There is also a cafe for customers who
need to wait for their marble to be packed securely.
The combination of a grand and comfortable
showroom with an electric rack concept, a display
area and a cafe is BNBs way to please its customers
by presenting their best marble and granite
products.
05
05 The display area where

the chosen marble or
granite slabs are laid
and displayed
06 The windows generate
natural lighting into
the gallery area
06
Project
Data
Project Name
BNB Gallery &
Stockyard Bogor
Location
Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor
km 46, Cibinong,
Bogor
Site Area
34,700 sqm
Gross Floor Area
18,650 sqm
Owner
PT Bian Niaga Batuan
(BNB)
Architecture
Consultant
SPA
Principal Designer
Gabrielle S. Picard
Interior Contractor
By owner
Landscape
Consultant
Komang Ardhakumara
Civil & Structural
Consultant
Hidayat Kusuma
Started
December 2009
Completed
December 2010
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hotel The hoTel CipuTra World Surabaya
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Luxury
design
by
The Hotel
Ciputra World
Surabaya
masterfully
mixes art and
design to curate
an exquisite
experience for
guests.
Story by
octavio
baldacchino
Photo by
hotel Ciputra
World Surabaya
doc and octavio
baldacchino
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he Hotel Ciputra World
Surabaya, which opened
in 2014, offers guests fivestar service and accommodation,
thanks in large part to its general
manager, Christiane Wasfy, who
takes care of the property for
Swiss-Belhotel International, the worldrenowned luxury hotel management
firm.
While Surabaya has many 15-to20 year old properties, this is entirely
different, with a more modern feela
boutique feel thats friendlier and
brighter, Wasfy says.
The luxuriousness of the Hotel
Ciputra World Surabaya stems from
a focus on design as well as art thats
unique for Swiss-Belhotel International
as well as Ciputra, according to the
Austrian-born Wasfy.
Lets take a closer look.
While easy access to the Ciputra
World Mall has attracted guests from
nearby Malang and other cities; the
art on display at the hotel has been a
particular draw for younger clientele,
particularly those from Japan.
Pak Ciputra loves art, Wasfy says,
describing the hotels owner as one of
the biggest collectors of the works of
Hendra Gunawan, the late Indonesian
master whose paintings have recently
sold for career highs at auction in Hong
Kong.
Hendras creations, in exquisite
reproduction, are ubiquitous in the
hotels public spaces, along the works
of the Swedish-born, Bali-based artist
Richard Winkler.
There are also Botero-inspired
cherubic figures greet guests at the
concierge desk, in the elevators, and
most commandingly in the hotels
eighth-floor lobby, where two immense
(and obese) ballerinas dance in effigy.
The vast marble-floored space,
which has floor-to-ceiling windows that
curve to one side, offers an excellent
stage for the sculptures. Reception,
meanwhile, is backed by almost one
hundred chrome lamps. At night, the
space glows in the amber light of an
immense, undulating chandelier.
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03
Wasfy says that while perhaps first

perceived as strange, the statues and
The Lobby itself have quickly become
a favourite of local guests when taking
selfies.
Opposite is The Lounge, which,
according to Wasfy, has become
a favoured hangout of the citys
sophisticates and artists. Fashionistas
have also gotten into the game, recently
enjoying a preview of Max Maras latest
collection as models paraded through
the space.
Through a trellis and open
entryway from the lobby, The Lounge,
which is oval-shaped, has a central
island flanked by comfortable chairs
where a daily afternoon tea is offered.
Opposite the entryway, a full bar
displays a selection of wine and spirits
on racks that reach meters high and
01 The spiralling
chandelier and Boteroinspired ballerina
statues in the lobby
of the Hotel Ciputra
World Surabaya
02 Rooms offer curved
walls and floor-toceiling windows
03 A model prepares for

a fashion show in The
Lounge
04 Models prepare to
enter the oval-shaped
Lounge for a fashion
show.
04
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stands against a mirrored backdrop for a
suggestion of glitz.
Elegance, here, has been imparted
through design: Shallow booths, just large
enough for two chairs a low table, are
demarcated by plush curtains and nearinvisible partitions running to the high
ceiling. Mirrors reflect the views from the
floor-to-ceiling windows opposite, where
more booths await.
During the day, sunlight and the city
views dominate. At night, the plushness
of the decor balances with the inky
blackness outside for an intimate feeling.
The hotel offers another opportunity
to indulge in opulent design in The
Gallery, on the seventh floor. The all-day
dining restaurant takes its moniker from
the many reproductions of the works of
Hendra Gunawan displayed throughout
that attract almost as many selfies as
does The Gallerys city views.
Divided into two, The Gallery
features one room oriented on an
immense reproduction of the masters
Kalkai Waru, or the Dry Leaf Tree.
Curving along the wall, velvet-cushioned
booths of delicate lavender give a sense of
privacy in a pubic space. A large central
island offers a selection of Western and
Indonesian cuisineand is capped by an
oval ring above, depicting, in explosive
color, several more paintings by the
master.
Opposite is a second dining room,
separated by an immense velvet
curtain, with windows overlooking
Surabaya that are deliciously bathed in
morning sunlight. Theres also a view of
another immense reproduction: Hendra
Gunawans Ikan Mas II, or Goldfish II.
Nearby is the stunning mens
musholla. Sedate and minimalist, the
prayer features a floor, walls and ceiling
of brown-and-white marble that are
accented by prayer rugsas well as by
a simple, crystal chandelier providing
illumination.
Of course, the centrepiece experience
for any hotel guest is in their room. At
the Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya, design
has been deployed to maximize a sense of
space, light and luxury, while the curve of
the building imparts an open, organic feel
to these spaces.
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06
05 Hendra Gunawans
paintings adorn the
space over the food
island in The Gallery,
which offers all-day
dining
06 Luxurious rooms
feature paintings that
span the width of the
beds
07 Enjoy a themed tea in
The Lounge
07
In the suites and Grand Deluxe rooms, bathrooms are demarcated

by glass walls and doors. As a result, the spaces are flooded with light.
Another benefit is that the panoramic view of the city and East Java
is extended. Deliciously, a freestanding bathtub sits before floorto-ceiling windows. It offers a romantic opportunity for a sunset or
moonlight bath, while sipping a glass of wine and watching Surabaya
unfold before you.
Curvaceous trim on square columns in white divides the entry
space from the sleeping area, while the walls are adorned with
exquisite reproductions of the cherubic ballerina paintings of Winkler
that span the length of the bed.
Other elements such as a 47 flat-screen television, an extensive
pillow menu, in-room bar and Bluetooth speaker only accentuate the
spirit of luxury thats been fostered by a well-designed space.
One final treat awaits atop the hotel, on its 22nd floor: An openair deck that features the citys first infinity pool, fronted by rattan
beach chairs. Adjacent is a small, fully equipped fitness centre offering
machines oriented toward floor-to-ceiling windows.
Some, however, are less athletically inclined and might be happy
to wait until evening to immerse themselves in the infinity pool or its
accompanying jaccuzis. As the lights of the metropolis come on, the
Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya offers guests one last chance to indulge
in luxury and a dazzling viewby design.
Project Data
Project Name
hotel Ciputra World Surabaya
Company Name
pT. Ciputra Sukses Mitra hotel
Gross Floor Area
20,883 sqm
Number of Rooms
212
Room Sizes
30 sqm (deluxe room)
33 sqm (Superior deluxe room)
35.5, 37 and 42 sqm (Grand
deluxe room)
and 63 to 66.5 sqm (Suites)
Master Plan
dp architect
airmas asri
Jonas and budi associates (Jba)
Lighting Consultant
MaW lighting
Main Contractor
Waringin Megah
Signage Consultant
pT. bentuk
MEP Consultant
Metakom pranata
Structure Consultant
CV. benjamin Gideon and
associates
Commissioned Artist
hendra Gunawan and richard
Winkler
Started Construction
april 2012
Completed
october 2014
Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya

Jl. Mayjen. Sungkono 87-89, Surabaya 60224
T +62 31 5120 1000
F +62 31 5120 1005
E rsvcws@swiss-belhotel.com
infocws@swiss-belhotel.com
www.hotelciputraworld.com
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showroom RegistRy CuRated Fine ColleCtion
American
Dream
an
While the architects

and interior designers
of Surabaya have
explored many trends in
architecture, the American
style remains a perennial
favourite. Those looking
for just the right touch can
find everything needed
to outfit an Americanstyle room at the Registry
Curated Fine Collection.
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SToRy by
Barbara Hahijary phoTo by Bagus Tri Laksono
03
04
02
The founder of the Registry

Curated Fine Collection
is a lover of the timeless design represented by the American style,
which forms the core of the collection at his furniture boutique.
For him, his style has both elegance and casualty, making every
room look luxurious, but which does not appear so heavy to the
eye of beholder. Besides, it adds a homey feeling, too.
The style is seen throughout the showroom, from its faade
to house-like settings. Registrys design team has created several
settings in the showroom, including a bedroom, working space,
living room and dining room. Each boasts a different dcor,
with different furniture, lighting appliances and accessories.
The layout lets customers and designers imagine the options
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showroom RegistRy CuRated Fine ColleCtion
05
06
01 Salon sideboard by
Bernhardt
02 Wessex dining table
by Lillian August
and dining chair by
Precedent
03 High-profile bedframe
by Chaddock
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04 Salon desk, salon wing

chair, Zara nesting table by
Bernhardt
05 The two sections of this living
room are a combination of
Bernhardt and Precedent
06 Living room and sitting room
sections are a combination of
Bernhardt, Thomas OBrien
and Barbara Barry
and various layouts for a room, as well as to directly

experience how a room might feel when furnished.
Its a feature that has made the showroom a favoured
destination for top designers in Surabaya.
Most rooms have iconic American-styled wall
paneling painted white so that the foreground
furniture stands out. The dining room is covered in
a blue that matches the carpet to compliment to the
rich Art Deco furniture, while the bedroom has grey
curtains to give a more spacious backdrop for the fine
piece inside.
Registry focuses on loose fine furniture pieces that
have been imported directly from the US, so theres
need to doubt their details, design or production
quality. The curators of the collection have included
only top brands that have been celebrated in the
US. All products meet international standards
something that can be seen through their appearance,
proportion, consistent shapes and attention to detail.
The Registry Curated Fine Collection is open to
collaborations with architects and interior designers.
It is located in the prestigious west of Surabaya, where
new residential projects and lifestyle facilities have
recently been developed. It is a showroom offering
elegance and prestige through fine furniture that can
add value to any space.
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restaurant
01
The Rustic Allure

of Mediterraneo
What does it take to make a great restaurant?
Are food and service enough to make a
restaurants reputation? How far do elements
influence the success of a restaurant? It is a
fact that great design is needed to give a guest
a good first impression before following with
excellent service and delectable food. These
three elements are the foundation of any great
restaurant. Mediterraneo in Surabaya follows
this classic approachand we like it.
Story by Erza S.T.
PHoto by Bagus Tri Laksono & Mediterraneo doc.
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The contemporary restaurant industry in Surabaya is a

business trend that is still growing. More new restaurants
have opened, from the very casual to the upscale.
Mediterraneo is one of the new restaurants that has been
targeting the upscale market. As its name suggests, the
food here is Italian with a focus on the Mediterranean
region. Opened in March, Mediterraneo is owned by Mulja
family, who said that the city needed a real authentic Italian
restaurant. With a concept that was started by their Italian
partners, who have been working in the industry for more
than 30 years, the first Mediterraneo
was opened in Labuan Bajo, Flores in
01 The lounge is the
Nusa Tenggara Timur five years ago.
place to hang out
and enjoy juices,
Located in the heart of West
cocktails and coffee
Surabaya
amid residential complexes,
drinks
this
restaurant,
which can seat 250,
02 Enchanted alfresco
garden
is set in a beautiful private mansion
03 Home made
that has been in the possession of
fettuccine
04 The vintage
Mulja family for the last 30 years. This
ambiance
1,600 square-meter, two-floor home
05 Main dining area on
has undergone a complete renovation,
the ground floor
04
05
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restaurant
07
06 Entrance lobby
07 Tuscan style
design featuring
faux arches made
of red bricks
08 Sauteed crab
meat served with
mix salad and
lemon dressing
09 Fiorentina Steak
(1kg) imported
Australian Steak
served with
grilled veggie mix
and pyramid salt
06
changing function into a restaurant

offering a dining section, a central bar,
a comfortable lounge, an open kitchen
with a gorgeous garden and al fresco
area.
Rustic charm welcomes you right
from the entrance. Unpretentious and
exposed brick walls with bare plank
floors and retro tiles are in harmony
with brick arches and concrete pillars.
This first-floor layout features a dining
section, central bar, lounge and open
kitchen sitting all together. However,
this mansion is quite huge and spacious,
not to mention airy from all the
surrounding windows, which allows
beautiful natural light during the day to
create a warm ambiance.
The second floor of the restaurant
has a more flexible functionality, and can
be used for either private events, or as a
normal dining area when fully booked.
The decision to eliminate all rooms
on this floor and alter the space into
two big areas was smartly done by the
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Project
Data
Gross Floor Area

approximately 1,400
sqm (1st floor & 2nd
floor )
Seating Capacity
280
Interior Design
Consultant
Cinzia Ziggiotti
Interior Contractor
Monica
Sutjihandayani
Lighting Consultant
Cinzia Ziggiotti
Started
April 2015
Completed
February 2016
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designer to maximize the available space.

Going to the end of the first floor of Mediterraneo will bring
you directly to its beautiful outdoor area, which is shaded by
greenery. Divided into two, part of this outdoor area functions
for al fresco dining, while the rest has been made into an
exquisite tropical garden that would be perfect to host a
wedding ceremony.
As a collaboration between Cinzia Ziggiotti and interior
designer Monica Sutjihandayani, Mediterraneo embraces a
spirit of rustic design, with its organic textures and approach.
From classic furniture, old Italian photos to industrial-style
hanging lamps with black light steel; Mediterraneo oozes
Tuscan-style designs that celebrate the simple luxury of old
world Italian architecture. It has a sense of connection to the
past thats hard to resist and which feels honest and evokes a
simpler time.
It is also interesting to see how design has also been
Mediterraneo
Jl. Raya Kupang Baru
No. 74
Surabaya 60189
T +6231 731 0464
M +62813 3336 9042
E info.surabaya@
mediterraneo.co.id
www.mediterraneo.
co.id/surabaya
incorporated into the food presentations of Chef Daniele

Lapolla. Starting off in a small restaurant in Turin, Italy;
Lapolla has gained experiences from around the world,
including in Bulgaria, Qatar and Spain, before finally settling
for Labuan Bajo and now Surabaya.
We were blown away with not only his visual presentation
but also his tastes. Dishes such as steamed octopus carpaccio
and crab salad looked as colorful as a Mediterranean summer
party with a refreshing balance. Expect to get al dente pasta,
delectable thin crust pizza to classic Italian dishes such as
Fiorentina steak. The combination between the food and this
rustic ambiance might allure you to think that you are actually
in Tuscany and not Surabaya.
It is interesting to see the great balance between the welldesigned spaces with a delicious taste that comes out from
their kitchen. Mediterraneno in Surabaya proves itself that
such combination is possible to create.
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salon
01
Distinct Beauty
Story by
Aulia R. Sungkar
PHoto by
Bagus Tri Laksono
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Standing out from the crowd, The Parlour

Hairdressing offers a one-stop beauty destination
with a distinct ambience.
01
Nestled in the elite neighbourhood

of Central Surabaya, The Parlour
Hairdressing boasts an eclectic industrial
design with a sophisticated blend of
vintage and the contemporary.
The use of raw bricks and a large
arched metal window on the buildings
faade creates an authentic industrial
look. Reaching the open doorway, you
sense that you are somewhere else,
outside Asia. Adjacent is a piece of art on
the brick wall as well as the stairs that
will take you to a space that will redefine
what a beauty salon can be.
The three-storey building boasts a
state-of-the-art hairdressing salon on
its second floor and an office on the
02
third. While the first floor has been left

unoccupied for business, the entire space
has been infused with strong eclectic
industrial elements, including the use of
raw concrete and cement floors.
Many say that the atmosphere
doesnt feel Asian. We want our
customers to feel
that theyre not
01 The industrial style
of faade boasting
in Indonesia. We
raw bricks and a
offer hairdressing
large arched metal
window
services in a state02 The skull door
of-the-art space
handle at the
doorway
that lets you
03 A piece of art on the
escape from your
brick wall along the
stairs to the main
daily routine,
entrance of the
says Tristan, The
second floor
03
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salon
04
Parlours creative director.

Tristan adds that the salon was built
around the things in his life, such as the
skull motif of his tattoos. You see some
skulls featured in the design, including
the skull door handles. I also have a
fetish for rugs. I put two rugs I brought
from Istanbul downstairs.
The idea for the buildings design
stretches back to when Tristan was still
studying hairdressing in Manchester,
the UK. The apartment where I used
to stay was designed by British fashion
designer Jasper Conran. I was inspired by
his industrial style in using big arched
raw metal windows. Here in Indonesia,
we had to paint the window due to the
weather, so as to prevent metal from
rusting.
The building also uses raw bricks for
its exterior and parts of its interior. We
want all the finishes to look natural and
untouched. We used different textures,
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07
Project Data
06
such as wood
and metal. We
also wanted to
be as eco-friendly
as possible, so
we used a lot of
recycled woods
and second hand
metals, Tristan
adds.
The chic interior
also incorporates copper plates and iron
cable rollers. Its cosy and inviting.
The way that weve created the
space is our biggest selling point, he
said. Unlike most beauty salons, our
chair arrangement provides generous
space between one chair and another.
This way, you still get personal attention
from the stylist, even during our busy
hours.
One thing worth mentioning is the
04 A wide glass that

helps to make
the most of the
hairdressing service
05 The lounge featuring
a blend of industrial
and modern
elements
06 A spacious chair
arrangement
07 Menicure & Pedicure
Room
08 Hair Treatment Room
09 Hair colour area
08
salons beverage station, which has

been decked out with a sumptuous list
of coffees, teas and chocolatesall are
ready to be served by a friendly barista.
The Parlour started operations in
2009 in a smaller venue, moving to its
current space in January 2014. It offers
a comprehensive list of hairdressing
services, such as haircuts, blow drys,
re-texturizing, colouring, nail service and
make-up, to name a few.
Following the success of The Parlour
in Surabaya, another has opened its at
Dharmawangsa Square, South Jakarta.
The innovative approach that Tristan
and his team have implemented puts
space and creativity at the forefront of
the business. We want to pamper every
customer in a unique ambience so they
can enjoy the colours of our space with
music playing as the background, while
we deliver world-class salon services.
The Project Name

The Parlour Hairdressing
Site Area
463,60 sqm
Gross Floor Area
1,389 sqm
Creative Director
Tristan Hall
Architecture & Interior
Consultant
PT. Mardia Cipta
Principal Designer
Monica Sutjih
Lighting Consultant
Monica Sutjih & Tristan Hall
Main Contractor
PT. Mardia Cipta
Interior Contractor
PT. Mardia Cipta (for waiting
room, hall, manicure and
pedicure, treatment room and
toilet) and Iconic Design Jakarta
(for other areas)
Started
February 2012
Completed
November 2014
The Parlour Hairdressing

Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 29, Tegalsari
Surabaya 60264
T: +62 31 561 5580
http://www.theparlour.co.id/
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hotel MeRcuRe GRAnD MiRAMA SuRABAyA
Celebrating
HeRiTAGe
Jalan Raya Darmo is a grand boulevard in Surabaya that demarcates one

of the citys oldest residential areas, which is well known for the colonial
architectural styles reflected in its private homes, government offices
and consulates. Raya Darmo is also one of the best locations to capture
the spirit of tempoe doeloe, or yesteryear, in Surabaya. One hotel in this
buzzing residential area that lets guests indulge in classical ambiance is
the Mercure Grand Mirama Surabaya.
Photo by Antonius Widjaya,
Bagus Tri Laksono, Renovatio

design studio and Mercure Grand Mirama Surabaya Doc.
01
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he hotel, opened in 1973 as the

Hotel Mirama, was taken over by
the French hospitality group AccorHotels
in 2007, when it saw its name change to
the Mercure Grand Mirama Surabaya.
The name of Mirama was kept in a
nod to the hotels storied history, as well
as the history of its environs. The Mercure Grand
Mirama Surabaya had been operating with 125
guest rooms, three meeting rooms, two restaurants,
a gym, a spa and a swimming pool. The facilities
made the hotel a busy destination with a high
occupancy rate, considering its convenience for
business activities and family trips. Accordingly,
the hotel launched an extension of the property
in 2013 to provide even more conveniences and to
better cater to its guests.
The extension, completed in May, added 133
guest rooms in a new wing. Rooms feature a strong
modern design and furnishings that refreshingly
reflect local touches. Once the guests enter,
evident are angkringan-inspired bedside tables,
complete with bamboo rods for the bedside lamps.
Interior designer Yohannes Mochtar evinced a
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05
03
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07
01 Yohannes Mochtar
decorated the
hallway with
ceramic collage
02 The lobby lounge is
now a chic coffee
shop
03 Mercure Grand
Mirama Surabaya as
seen from Jalan Raya
Darmo
04 The meeting room
05 Angkringan style
side tables are in all
new guest rooms
06 Coffee Cafe adapts
the food truck
concept
07 Bathtubs are
available in suites
keen eye as he realized Mercures aim to give an

authentic experience and sense of place to guests
and embraced the local flair. Yohannes designed
the rooms with a dominant palate of purple, blue
and yellow, the colour scheme of Mercure, for a
youthful sense. All rooms are equipped with air
conditioners, flat-screen televisions, safe deposit
boxes, mini-bars and en-suite bathrooms.
The hotel also offers 10 meeting rooms for
business meetings and other occasions. Meeting
rooms, which take their names from large cities
from across the globe, can be configured in
classroom or banquet-style, depending on the
occasion. A 2x2-metre LCD screen, sound system,
audio-visual equipment, reception tables, flower
arrangements and choices of food and beverage
menu can be ordered for any event. The hotel
also has two ballrooms that can merge into a grand
ballroom to cater up to a thousand people. The
ballrooms are often used for company gatherings
and weddings.
Among the hotels restaurants are the Lan
Hua Chinese Restaurant, which has long been
celebrated for its dim sum selection, and Trimurti
restaurant, which offers all-day dining.
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08
Trimurti has been extended and renovated with a contemporary

concept. The restaurant, which locals and frequent guests referred
to as the one with the bicycle, saw its iconic design feature
preserved by Yohannes, who expanded on the venues heritage feel
by introducing pieces such as antique hanging lamps and chinaware
into the interior.
Now it feels more casual due to its bright colour template
and bold utilitarian design with exposed ceiling, Yohannes said.
We made the room feel lighter with the greenhouse that faces
the swimming pool and the murals on the other side. This area is
bathed in natural daylight.
Meanwhile, the hotels Ebisu Japanese restaurant was given a
makeover during the restoration and now boasts a chic decor with
a strong Japanese influence, starting from its Torii-inspired gate.
Dining inside the restaurant, guests will feel satiated with Japanese
dishes such as ramen, furai and a sushi station and have a chance
to get a feeling of contemporary Japan. Two sides of the restaurant
are decorated with murals, while the hanging red lantern gives a
nuance of traditional Japanese architecture.
The formal lobby lounge has been replaced by the Coffee Cafe,
which literally features a food-truck to develop a casual, hang-out
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08 The restaurant has

a strong modern
design
09 Trimutri Restaurant
with its iconic
vintage flair
10 The greenhouse at
Trimutri Restaurant
11 Torii-inspired gate
in front of Ebisu
Japanese Restaurant
12 The design of Ebisu
is accentuated by
murals and red
lanterns
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13 The ceiling is
decorated with
plaited ropes
14 The hallway that
connects the old and
new building
15 A calming spa
treatment room
16 General Manager
Sugito Adhi
17 Coffee Cafe adapts
the corporate
colours of Mercure
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shaped columns, brown colour scheme to

its coffee-gravured table tops. Guest can
choose smoking or non-smoking areas. The
Coffee Cafe is located next to the hotel
entrance for easy access for walk-in guests.
Mercure Grand Mirama General
Manager Sugito Adhi is upbeat. Besides
the renovated hardware, we are eager to
better serve our customers. Guests will be
pampered by the international standard
service of Mercure, which is offered with
our humble nature.
The hotel is strategically located fiveminutes drive from downtown with easy
access to Gubeng Railway Station and
Juanda International Airport. From its
location, traditionally detailed interior,
exquisite service and savoury Surabayan
dishes; the Mercure Grand Mirama
Surabaya is presenting the living heritage
of Surabaya in a luxurious manner.
Project
Data
16
17
Project Name
Mercure Grand Mirama
Surabaya
Land Area
6,830 sqm
Gross Floor Area
16,309 sqm
Total Unit
258
Unit Types
109 Superior, 115
Premiere Superior, 15
Deluxe,
13 executive Suite and
6 Mirama Suite
Owner
PT Mirama Wisata
Architecture
Consultant
Sony Sutanto Architects
Principal Designer
Sony Sutanto
Interior Design
Consultant
Renovatio design studio
Principal Designer
yohannes Adi Mochtar
Lighting Designer
Renovatio design studio
Mechanical & Electrical

Consultant
PT Metakom Pranata
Civil & Structural
Consultant
indra Rosi consultant
Structure
Main Contractor
PT Jagad Konstruksi Adi
Persada
Interior Contractor
PT Kota Jati Furniture
and Design At Work
M/E Contractor
cV Dwi Telaga
Renovation Started
2013
Renovation Completed
2016
Address and Contact
Jl. Raya Darmo 68 -78
Surabaya 60264
T +6231 562 3000
F +6231 567 8383
E info@
mercuresurabaya.com
www.mercuresurabaya.
com
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Design
Focus
Freitag Indonesia
A group of architects, creative and fans of design in Surabaya have
formed a community to share an obsessionone might call it an
addictionwith Freitag bags.
The brand is the brainchild of brothers Markus and Daniel Freitag,
Switzerland-based graphic designers who took inspiration from the
traffic outside their flat to create uber-fashionable bags from tarpaulins,
inner tubes and seat belts.
Its easy to see why Freitags design ethos attracts architects: Each has a
unique, colourful and thoughtful execution. While perhaps cut from the
same piece of tarpaulin, bags display natural variations of color and pattern
that ensure no two are alikesomething thats driven collectors around
Surabayaand the worldto obsession.
Story by Octavio Baldacchino

Photo by Fritag Surabaya Community
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The Indonesia Freitag community was founded by Aditya Tan and Enoch
Muljono, who are also behind das Quadratthe Surabaya-based architectureand-interior-design consultancy, which has also been profiled in this issue. The
pair created the community with four Fs in mind:
Family, fashion, fun and, of course, Freitag.
Aditya says that he first encountered

the brand when looking for a sling bag
when he was an architecture student
at the University of Applied Sciences,
Kaiserslautern in Germany; while Enoch
similarly discovered the brand while at
the nearby University of Applied Sciences
in Weisbaden.
Durability and waterproofing are two
factors of Freitag that have attracted
Aditya, who was seen sporting a black bag
printed with the letters
ARTI during the commnitys last
meeting in late October at ORE on Jl.
Utung Suropati in Surabaya.
That accidental relevance (arti means
meaning in Indonesia) is an attraction,
he adds.
The communitys events typically gather
from 25 to 40 families, most of who sport
one of the many bags from their personal
collectionsAditya says he has 80that
have been flawlessly accessorized with
their outfits.
The brand, which has branched into
mens and womens wear as well as
accessories, is sold in 24 countries around
the world, including Indonesia, where it is
exclusively distributed by the ORE retail
space.
One member of the community,
Melania, a 31-year-old Surabaya-based
architect, recounted buying a staggering
35 bags for her friends while on vacation
in South Korea.
Melania went to Freitags 11 stores in

Seoul, sending photos of the bags to the
communitys Whats App group. She
returned to Surabaya with about Rp 100
million worth of collectible bags.
She claims to have 20 bagsat the moment.
Meanwhile, architect Budi Kurniawan,
who favours bags in solid colours, said that
he wasnt deterred when his wife did not
initially support his addiction. The brand
makes bags with unique personalities.
While it took some time, Budi said he
finally found a Freitag to match his partner.
Go look at yourself in the mirror, Budi
said he told his wife, handing her a Freitag
of his choosing.What do you find?
Yes, she answered, Budi said. I think I
have found my first bag.
Another architect featured in this
issue, Enshi Sin, recalled when he was
spotted witha Freitag bag while in Milan
and was then hauled into a picture with a
passer-by. Why not buy one? Sin says. I
look and buy two. Then another four. Of
the 35 bags Melania purchased in Seoul for
the community, seven were for Sin. Hes
still on the lookout for rare Freitag bags
sporting the Coca-Cola logo.
While members of Freitag Indonesia may
covet and obsess over specific bags, also
evident is a strong ethos of community.
Melanie says that bags are frequently gifted
and are often traded among members.
This is not about the bag, Melania says.
Its about sharing.
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apartment AmegA Crown residenCe
Convenient
Lucrative &
Surabaya has grown considerably as both an industrial and
commercial city, while Juanda International Airport has become
an important hub connecting Java with eastern Indonesia. This
has led to a need for urban-living residences near the airport. The
Amega Crown Residence is currently under construction as the
first aerotropolis in the nations second-largest city.
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Story by
Aulia r. sungkar
Photo by
Bagus Tri Laksono
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02
An aerotropolis is a phenomenon
that shows how people will live in
the future, as city centres develop
rapidly following the expansion of
airports.
The concept, which has challenged many

developers to rethink the way they work, isnt
exactly new: The New York-based commercial
artist Nicholas DeSantis coined the term in 1939.
However, the idea has recently gained traction
as aviation-oriented businesses are increasingly
located at major airports, creating a need for people
to live and work nearby.
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08
In Jakarta, developers
have
capitalised
on
aerotropolis concept with
the creation of residential
and commercial projects
around Soekarno--Hatta
International
Airport
in Cengkareng, Banten.
Developers in Surabaya
have followed suit.
Known as the gateway
to eastern Indonesia,
Surabaya is an upand-coming
economic
hotbed, with growing
numbers of domestic and
foreign investors who are
reshaping the citys future.
Heading to the citys south, one can see
more businesses are gathering around Juanda
International Airport. Its also clear that
Surabaya has been advancing toward its first
aerotropolis to accommodate the commercial
01 The south and north
towers of the Amega
Crown Residence
02 The Grand Lobby is
adjacent to retail
stores
03 A view of swimming
pool from the
apartments
04 Swimming pool with
gazebo
05 Dining out near the
lobby
06 Enjoy the outdoor
gym surrounded by
greenery
07 The spacious lobby
lounge also features a
coffee shop
08 Game time on the
3-on-3 basketball court
with barbecue area
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sector as well as those seeking the comfort of living near
an airport.
Strategically nestled at the centre of the development
is the Amega Crown Residence. Developed by Amega
Indah Jaya, the residential project is the citys first project
to evoke an urban lifestyle within Surabyas aerotropolis.
ArSinergi Graha Cipta, as the architectural
consultants, has done an excellent job, crafting a design
plan that translates a minimalist, industrial style into a
low-cost, high-value approach.
The project, with ground-breaking set to take place
on 5 November , offers 12-storey apartment towers with
1,136 units, comprising studios, bedrooms and lofts. An
industrial style can be seen in the projects raw concrete.
The unpainted surfaces display the colour of originality.
Meanwhile, the minimalist design ethos underscores an
efficient layout that serves both aesthetic and functional
elements. The units have been smartly designed for
individuals and young couples.
Despite their low cost, units used high quality
building materials chosen by the developer to ensure
the sustainability of the property. Buyers can choose
unfurnished or furnished units. The developer has
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Project
Data
Project Name
Amega Crown residence
Number of Units
1,136, comprising 84
two-bedroom hooks
(41.4 sqm), 360 lofts
(32.7 sqm), 48 of loft
hooks (65.4 sqm), and
644 studios (20.7 sqm)
Site Area
6,861 sqm
Gross Floor Area
48,000 sqm
Grand Lobby
1,283 sqm
Developer
PT Amega indah Jaya
PT Arsinergi graha Cipta
Principal Architects
Hadi wijaya & samuel
e. satrya
Structural Engineering:
Anton salim & rekan
Mechanical and
Electrical Consultant
innotek megah
indonesia
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Marketing Agents
ray white, era galaxy,
1st Home
Brand Consultant
Brand works
Grand Launch
July 23, 2016
Commencement of
Construction
nov. 2016
Completion
mid-2020
Amega Crown
Residence
PT. Amega Indah Jaya
Ruko Pakuwon Town
Square
Blok AA1 No. 9 Laguna
Pakuwon City, Surabaya
T. +6231 5917 1686
www.amega.co.id
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11
12
09 A studio show unit

10 A loft show unit
11 The kitchen of the
studio show unit
12 The loft show units
living room
partnered with OPPEIN, as the brand is

well known for quality furniture and homefurnishing products.
The towers are interconnected, and
each will boast a grandiose lobby to
welcome tenants and visitors.
According to the projects master
plan, theres also generous allocation for
commercial space to the left and right of
the lobby. There will be eight retail stores,
two restaurants, a coffee shop and a family
entertainment site to meet the demand of
tenants and visitors for convenience.
Other facilities will include a swimming
pool with a city view, a three-on-three
basketball court, a barbecue area, an
outdoor gym and a playground.
Its an old saw that only three things
matter in real estate: Location, location
and location. Although the development
of the aerotropolis in Surabaya is still in
its early stage; the area has great potential
for generating returns for investors as a
sunrise property. The phrase describes

properties that have high appraisal values
in a specific location.
The strategic location of the Amega
Crown Residence in the aerotropolis is
paving the way for lucrative investments,
as it is likely to experience a significant
price growth. Further acceleration can be
expected by more developments, including
the advancement of infrastructure and
more commercial hubs.
In the case of the Amega Crown
Residence, its location has already proven
lucrative for investors for several reasons:
The master plan for the development
of Terminal 3 of Juanda International
Airport; the location, which is close to
the citys Middle East and Outer East Ring
Roads (MERR and OERR) that connect the
airport to Surabayas elite areas of Darma
Husada and Kertajaya); and its proximity
to Tambak Sumurs tool gate and the ongoing Royal Business project.
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Hadi Wijaya
Envisioning
the Future
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Hadi Wijaya says that great

accomplishments begin with a
dreamand a vision. With two other
co-founders, the seasoned architect
established a development company, PT
Amega Indah Jaya, in 2015.
Unlike other developers that start with
small projects, Amega Indah Jaya has
made a bold move, with the launch of
the Amega Crown Residence. The firms
maiden project is the fruit of Hadis
dream. The result: Almost half of the
1,136 units of the 12-storey apartment
have been sold since the project was
launched in July. While giving a tour of
the show units at the projects marketing
office, Hadi shared with Aulia R. Sungkar
the determining factors that led to the
successful sales.
What strategies have you created to

achieve your marketing goals?
we have taken a number of strategic steps
in promoting the Amega Crown residence,
including the spread of information
through social media and other publication
platforms. However, the location is what
actually attracts the buyers. our apartment
is being constructed in surabayas first
aerotropolis. This sunrise property, with
access to the citys middle east and outer
east ring roads (merr and oerr), has a
promising outlook, indeed.
How did you get into the property
business?
Amega Crown residence is my first
development project, but its the brainchild
of PT Arsinergi graha Cipta, an architectural
and design consultancy that i founded

back in 2001. The firm has worked on
various types of development projects,
and its expertise is what boosted my
confidence to embark on the new venture.
we acquired the existing building from
a developer and the Amega Crown
residence is going to break ground soon,
in early november.
Amega is catchy name. Does it have a
special meaning?
it all started with my dream to have a big
property project. i chose the word mega,
which means very big, and i attached the
prefix a. its mega. its a very big one.
Amega can also refer to alpha and omega,
the beginning and the end. The logo,
which resembles the letter A, represents
my philosophy of god, land and the people.

The top of the logo symbolizes the position of
god, and the bottom left and right parts refer
to land and the people. god is the one who
owns the land, and we as His people have
an obligation to make the most of it to help
others. we are here to build Amega on the
land of god to create comfortable shelters
for the people. it may sound like a religious
thought, but the philosophy is the engine
that drives my spirit to envision my dream.
Where are your goals with Amega?
The short-term goal is to see the completion
of Amega by mid-2020 or earlier. my other
dream is to start developing a township
seven or eight years from now. That dream is
also my long-term goal and ill do my best to
achieve it.
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hotel YELLO HOTEL JEmursAri surABAYA
Says Hello
THE COLOur
The identity of Surabaya as a business hub has shaped the character of its residents
in a serious cast. Slowly, however, this attitude is shifting, as a younger generation
emerges and the internet fosters a fresher dynamic in the citys daily life. One
example of this is the pioneering choice of Tauzia Hotel Management to launch in
Surabaya its first Yello offering, introducing the concept of chic, fresh and spirited
accommodations, with the opening of the Yello Hotel Jemursari Surabaya.
Story by
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Anton Adianto photo by Bagus Tri Laksono & Yello Hotel Doc.
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emursari is one of the

busiest districts in Surabaya,
located near the Surabaya
Industrial Estate Rungkut
(SIER). It is also less than half an
hour from Juanda International
Airport and a 15-minute-ride
from Purabaya bus station. Also
nearby are a shopping mall, a
basketball stadium, a zoo, as well as
houses of worship, universities and
several urban landmarks. For this
reason, a large number of hotels are
beginning to crowd the Jemursari strip,
one of the most important arteries in
Surabaya.
Yello Hotel Jemursari is a three-star
property with a different philosophy
from other properties in its class.
In addition to presenting a unique
functional design, the Yello has a colour
scheme unlike any other business
hotels. The distinct design resulted
from a superb collaboration between
Ricky Go Architect and the AER Design
Studio.
The hotel shrewdly combines the
serious side of business with a more
leisurely ambience for those who are
young at heart. The faade features
a specific style that continues to the
main entrance, where the floor has
been raised above street level so that
guests will encounter an elevated lobby,
a design feature that is uncommon in
Surabaya. At the end of the steps that
lead to the lobby, guests will be wowed
by an energizing burst of yellow and
a unique mural painting adorning the
area.
The direction that Tauzia wanted
for the hotel was clearthe mock ups
for the rooms were even available for
inspection in Jakarta Ricky Gunawan,
the principal architect of Ricky Go
Architect, says. In the endin the
fieldit was all up to the designers to
translate the designs into reality. A.
Erwin S, the principal architect of
AER Design Studio, echoed Ricky.
The design that we presented here
was compromise on the clients brief,
which demanded something a little bit
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01 The Yello Hotels

reception area deploys
cups instead of a
counter
02 Guest rooms sport
inspirational slogans
and a minimalist
design
03 An energizing burst of
unique mural painting
at the entrance
04 Meeting rooms are
available to get down
to business
05 The industrial-style
dining area blends fast
food and dining in
06 WoknTok offers a
spacious take on allday dining
07 The encased seating
of the Yello Hotels
Netzone
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06
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Project Data
Project Name
Yello Hotel Jemursari
surabaya
Land Area
1,932.35 sqm
Gross Floor Area
8,330 sqm
Architecture Consultants
ricky Go Architect & AEr
Design studio
Principal Architects
ricky Gunawan & A. Erwin s.
Q-bic space interior
Consultant
Principal Designer
ifan roring
Lighting Designer
mAW Design
Landscape Designer
rosario Garden
Civil & Structural Consultant
Benjamin Gideon &
Associates (BGA)
Main Contractor
PT Tatamulia Nusantara
indah
Started
2014
Completed
2015
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rawer in nature.
Instead,
we
presented
a
cleaner
design
to better suit
the
existing
condition.
A refreshing
ambience
is
Yello Hotel Jemursari
Surabaya
evinced in the
Jl. raya Jemur sari No.176
lobby, where a
surabaya 60292
large open space
T +6231 843 1999
painted in yellow
F +6231 843 6999
E info-yello-jemursari@
dominates
the
tauzia.com
view. One of the
www.yellohotels.com/
most interesting
surabaya-jemursari/
aspects of this
public area is
how Yello uses
a cups concept for space around the
reception area, where there is no elongated
and sturdy reception desk typically found
in other hotels. A large opening facing the
front facade also makes the lobby area and
Netzone appear more welcoming when
viewed from the front and from the other
side.
While these design details were
specified by Tauzia Hotel Management,
implementation
needed
creativity,
considering that the Yello Hotel Jemursari
Surabaya would be the inagural offering of
a new brand. From the room design, it is
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evident that Ricky Go Architects, which

was commissioned to do the interior
design, and AER Design Studio, which was
responsible for the technical aspects of
construction, came up with a well-planned
overall and room arrangement for the
hotel.
In addition to the unique and open
design for the hotels public areas and
rooms, which are considerably more
spacious compared to other three-star
establishments; the Yello Hotel Jemursari
offers an industrial-style dining area
that combines the concepts of fast food
and dining in. Called WoknTok, the
restaurant was devised with the approach
of a wokfast (breakfast) buffet and allday a-la-carte dining, coupled with a wellstocked bar area. The eatery showcases
a brilliant concept through its attractive
design.
To satisfy its targeted audience of
business travellers, the hotel offers 150
rooms that feature a unique interior design
with murals depicting different words
in every room, along with five meeting
rooms that are positioned above the lobby.
However, the fun, refreshing and spirited
ambience of the place is by no means
replaced by a rigid business approach,
especially with the inclusion of facilities
designated for young customers such as
Netzone, Chill Spot and Gaming Station.
09
08 The hotels illuminated

faade lives up to the
name Yello
09 Yello Hotel manager
Ita Tania
I am proud to lead the Yello Hotel threestar brand, which is dedicated to netizens.
As the world welcomes more digital and
millennial travellers, I will make sure
that this hotel becomes their first choice
whenever they travel to Surabaya, Ita
Tania, the manager of Yello Hotel, says
about the concept of merging the young
spirit and the business-like ambience of
Surabaya in this hotel.
Ready,
Set, Go!
While frequent travellers might be
savvy about packing, those more
sedentary can aim to do the same.
So look no further: Surabaya-based
TFG Traveling offers the goods to
make getting ready for your next trip
convenient.

Photo by TFG Traveling Doc.
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TFG TravELING products
02
The firms little red flag

logo has been posted
to Instagram from
numerous locations
around the world.
Not many, however, know that the
products are made in Surabaya by
TFG Traveling, founded by a young
entrepreneur, Edwin Yanee, a
passionate reader of self-improvement
and marketing books.
Edwin introduced the brand as
Taylor Fine Goods. Since we wanted
the products to be worn by both men
and women, I was searching for a unisex
name on the internet. When I typed
Taylor, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift
popped out. Their famous names would
make the brand easy to remember. When
some said that Taylor Fine Goods might be
03
01 Black Cayman backpack

spotted on Great Wall
of China
02 At first TFG only
produced camera straps
03 Edwin gained many

inspirations from Tokyo,
Japan
too long, he shortened it to TFG, adding

Traveling to show the brands peripatetic
spirit.
Camera straps were among the first
products the brand introduced in 2012.
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products TFG TravELING
04
05
04 A blue backpack
05 The Shoe Bag
06 A blue Rucksack
backpack in touch with
nature
07 A briefcase for business
and leisure trips
08 Brown Pouch Bold
09 Carrying essentials with
a black pouch station
10 TFG ensures the
wearers are keeping up
with todays fashion
06
Good sales encouraged the team to

design more products. Currently,
TFG Traveling offers dozens of items,
ranging from key chains, card wallets
and pouches to larger goods like sling
briefcases. The products are made from
a canvas-like material and synthetic
leather. Colours are mainly dark, such
as black, navy blue and brown for easy
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maintenance. Some are available in red,

camouflage and olive green, the current
favorite.
TFG products are designed with
simplicity in mind for your traveling
essentials, as seen by its best-selling
backpacks and tote bags. Simplicity has
become a signature design touch thats
been noted on social media. Edwin said
08
09
07
10
that he has been inspired by Japanese

designs, adding a label that says Tokyo,
Japan to some tags in homage.
Frequent personal travel gives
insight into to the designs. The brands
toiletries pouch has multiple pockets and
a hanging rope. a cross marks the kits
medicine pouch. Theres even a multipocketed wallet that can keep track of
four currencies at a time.
We ensure that our customers have
a pleasant trip since everything can be
packed and organised well, and hence
easy to find. We are the brand that
provides the most complete range of
travelling utilities, at least in Southeast
asia, he adds. TFG Traveling makes
people at ease to get ready, set and go.
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art gallery VismA ART GALLeRy
Home
Art
FOR
Surabaya is known as
the hometown of several
of the nations most
notable artists, some of
who participated in an
exhibition at the Visma Art
Gallery in the citys east.

photo by Bagus Tri Laksono
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and Visma Art Gallery Doc.
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art gallery VismA ART GALLeRy
03
04
02
Teja Putra Lesmana says he

regretted that the city where he
was raised had only a few art
galleries, even though Surabaya
is home to numerous art
collectors.
The avid art enthusiast took action, founding in
his familys home in October 2015 an art gallery
he named Visma, which means home in Sanskrit.
With this name, I hope that the Visma Art
Gallery can house and witness art movements in
Surabaya, Teja says.
Since its inaugural exhibition, which also
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celebrated the gallerys opening; Visma has

been invited well-known talents, such as
Joko Jopram Pramono, Made Wianta, and
Agung Tato Suryanto, to show their works.
Recently, the gallery welcomed six paintings
by Entang Wiharso.
Asri Nugroho, one of the artists whose
artworks have been exhibited in the gallery,
says that Teja has been giving serious attention
to art movements in Surabaya. He personally
studies and talks with the artists to clearly
understand the ideas of each piece of artwork
and asks us about our direction toward art,
Entang said.
The gallery features large walls to exhibit
big artworks. There is also a void where artists
can showcase their sculptures or installations,
whether standing or hanging. The spacious
rooms give visitors a broad view of each piece
of art. There is also a function room in the rear
that can be used for art discussions and other
events.
This gallery has wide selection of artwork
on display, making it easier for collectors
to find pieces to suit them. Its also a space
where residents and tourists in Surabaya can
enjoy the contemporary visual arts that are
currently thriving in the city. As the richness
of a city can be defined by its arts, Visma is
generating cultural capital for the city. It is a
home where artists and art enthusiasts can
gather for share a passion of art.
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01 Visma changes themes

and paintings regularly
02 There is a bench in the
gallery so the guests
may take time to look
at the paintings
03 Each painting is given
optimum lighting
04 Teja does the curatorial
work with help of
senior local artists
05 A room is dedicated
to artworks with bold
colours
06 The front facade of
Visma Art Gallery
07 The gallery that was a
house is now a home
for numerous paintings
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artist
Asri Nugroho
From Movie Posters

to Asri Nugrohos
Canvases
For the past two decades, art spectators in Southeast Asia have been
blown away by the paintings of notable personalities and religious
stories by Asri Nugroho that feature wires and metal plates. His works
are rich in structure and display a strong industrial influence. Yet, when
coming face to face with the artist; we might expect the opposite.
Instead of appearing like a fan of the industrial style, he is casual,
neat and humble. The Surabaya-based artist tells us how he advanced
through his careerand how he explores his art.
Story by
Barbara Hahijary
Describe your relationship with the city.

i was born here in surabaya and raised in
malang. Back then, i had been longing to
go back to my birthplace. After i finished
high school i went to surabaya and looked
for a job as a painter. i found work in a
film-production office, where my first job
was as a hired hand. Three months later, i
was promoted to the lettering department.
After six months on the job, i moved to
Jakarta, where i began my career by painting
film posters. in the 1970s, two years after
leaving my hometown, i decided to return to
surabaya. i continued my work as a painter
for film posters and started to become
friends with well-known painters from the
city who would become my mentors in later
years. This city is also the place where i truly
set my career course as a painter by holding
a solo exhibition.
What inspired you to become a painter?
A lot of senior painters from surabaya, such
as the surrealist painter OH soepono, gave
me some advice when i was still working as
a film-poster maker to focus on painting as
a career. Their moral support motivated me
and supported me, so that i was able to hold
my first exhibition at the America-indonesia
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Friendship Association [PPiA-AiFA]. At that

time i painted abstract that were casual,
neat and humble.
job i also learnt to be disciplined in painting,

just like employees who have to work on the
clock.
How did you feel about the

change of profession?
i was delighted by the transition. i
improved a lot, and rapidly, precisely at
the beginning of my painting career, and
especially after my first solo exhibition.
At that time i learned a lot about new
techniques and themes. During these early
years, in 1994 to be exact, i even won a
prestigious national award from Philip
morris, which led me a third-place ranking
out of the 10 nominated entries across
Asia.
What does art mean to you?

i have always loved painting. it is my life
calling. When i was in junior high school,
i used to like drawing celebrities, from ida
Royani to members of The Beatles, using
cont crayons. my friends would later take
these drawings and give me new sheets of
paper as an exchange.
What aspects from your early job as a

film-poster maker continue into your
art career today?
After working for 17 years as a poster
maker, i am well trained to draw realiststyle paintings, because we would paint
based on stills taken from the film scenes
that were delivered from Jakarta. We were
also trained to do that in a relatively short
time-three days were all we needed to
create a 6-by-15-metre poster. From the
Do the people of Surabaya

appreciate the arts?
People in surabaya certainly can appreciate
the arts, which is evident from their
enthusiasm to visit exhibitions and also
to buy the works of art displayed at the
exhibitions. even when i hadnt started to
focus on painting, there had been a lot of art
collectors in surabaya. i am sure the number
is growing at the moment.
Many of your paintings depict celebrities
and scenes from Biblical stories.
Because i started from making film posters,
painting famous figures is somewhat a
routine for me. Obviously, my spiritual life
after i began to believe in God has also

influenced my paintings. Before, i used to
think of life as a shackle, especially when we
are not close to God. Of course i am basing
this assumption from my own experience, in
which i feel that the closer i get to God, the
more of these shackles are opened and we
will be free. These are not just bywords for
me to live my life by, but they also influence
my concepts in making art. Through pictures,
i am expressing these shackles as circular
shapes that will later split in two or pulled
apart. in many of my paintings, i also show
the content of my objects, for instance,
structural objects.
and result in something unbelievable. That

is also the reason why my paintings are not
purely realist in style.
In line with your points, are these two

your favourite objects to paint?
Before painting people as objects, i did a
lot of nature-themed paintings. i believe
that nature, God and humans are one
entity. i start portraying nature by painting
trees, then animals, and finally people. At
the moment i am painting using a similar
approach, something like an analogy. in
between, i once painted conventional,
modern, post-modern and contemporary
shapes. These stages helped me to learn
who i am and how i work. Lately, i have
also started to explore the digital theme
because this definitely has a lot of influence
in peoples lives. However, i am tackling this
theme through manual painting, without
the help of digital media, because that will
definitely change the feel of my work. i
believe that when i draw, God plays a part-it
is like my hands are moving by themselves
As a member of the governing board of

the Surabaya Arts Council, please tell
us more about the organisation.
mainly this organisation is focused in
improving the arts scene in surabaya.
We consistently have an agenda to
hold exhibitions and discussions, and
sometimes discussions with wider topics
because the council also oversees other
kinds of art, such as music, literature,
theatre, film and other sub-divisions of art.
i think, in terms of technical aspects,
we might be behind compared to other
citiesbut certainly not in knowledge and
insight. in this digital era, people can find
anything easily and it is easier for them
to think forward. young people can also
access more references regarding painting
techniques. We always support every
movement and breakthough that the
young artists in the city make.
Whats your most memorable

experience as an artist?
i think every trip i make for an exhibition
is always memorable, such as during the
Japan trip that i took along with 10 other
indonesian painters, and when i travelled
to 10 AseAN countries. Of my exhibitions,
both in indonesia and abroad; my
residency trip and exhibition in Gyeongnam
was probably the most memorable. There
my paintings were displayed alongside
works by renowned painters like Picasso.
From there, i was taken to the Busan
museum of Art, which was actually closed
on the day that i visited the city. But i was
personally welcomed by the director of the
museum, who later turned on all lights on
the four levels of the vast museum, just
for me and a curator. At that time i was
so embarrassed and felt rather awkward. i
decided to stop on the second floor and not
continue to the fourth floor. it was truly
an honour for mesomething that i would
never have dreamt about when i was
working as a film-poster maker.
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artist
Jopram
Black, White and

Everything in Between
As a son of farmers, Joko Jopram Pramono has used the scenery of
his youth as fodder to express his opinion on contemporary social issues.
After experimenting with painting, Jopram still enjoys drawing with a
regular pen to make black-and-white sketchesthe kind of artwork that he
was recently seen delivering to the Visma Art Gallery, box after box. In an
interview at the gallery, Jopram talks about his views on art.
Story by
Tell us about your journey from the child

of farmers to acclaimed artist.
As a matter of fact, it still baffles me. i used
to live in West surabaya, which in the 1980s
was still a remote farming area and far from
any information sources. i have had the
ambition to become a painter since i was in
the second grade. But life was hard for my
family, and that ambition became too farfetched for us, because we needed money
to survive. in 1990, when i graduated from
junior high, my family didnt have enough
money to send me to high school. i had
to work, which allowed me to experience
the various dynamics of lifethings that
eventually influenced my artistic process. i
worked in a factory, then as a bricklayer, road
builder and even as a mechanic. Life was so
hard that i started to pray: Dear God, what
is your plan for me? Why did you create me?
if i may, i would like to become a painter
who could have a positive influence on my
surroundings. But, if you think differently,
then i will try to live my life contentedly.
in 1994, i began to join some
competitions. A year later i entered an smsR
[art vocational high school] when i was 19. i
had long hair and my teachers thought i was
a graduate of a sTm [technical vocational
high school]. i began my studies there and
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managed to acquire a scholarship. For a

year and a half, i studied while working
part-time after school. i managed to earn a
living by selling my works to the teachers.
When one of my works sold for Rp 50,000,
it was already something to celebrate.
Back then, it only cost Rp 100 to ride the
bus. After graduating from smsR, i delved
deeper into the world of art by starting to
learn about identity issues. my first solo
exhibition was held only three years after
i graduated and it featured around 50
sketches focused on human identity and
actions. it wasnt easy. i had to pawn a
friends BPKB [car title] to get some spare
money for the exhibition.
When i decided to become an artist as
a trade, i did not want to end up like artists
of the old days, whose works only became
famous after they got old or even after they
passed away. i prepared to build a career to
ensure that i would have a long-lasting and
efficient one. i started to make a series of
pieces that allowed me to have repeat and
continuing clients.
What themes attract you?
identity and action were the first themes
that stirred me when i began to focus on
working as a painter. These two things
determined how i would direct and give

identity to my work. i do not want to
brand my works with a trademark, because
that would limit them or make them
monotonous. Although they are made from
different shapes and identities, i hope that
the works of Jopram will speak the same
language of those who see them.
Between 2005 and 2012, i did a lot of
exploration within the world of farming,
which has been my environment since
i was a kid. i am very familiar with it.
Farming is a field that has a significant
influence on the country. yet farmers
live in marginal conditions or even
worse. Prices at the market are exactly
as described in economic textbooks:
When demand is high before harvest,
prices increase. soon after, when the
crops have been harvested and flood the
market, prices go down. This might fit
marketing theory, but for the farmers the
dynamics are uncomfortablesomething
that many people never think about.
Farmers are our unsung heroes. They play
an important part in guaranteeing food
security and ensure that these people can
live comfortably. it is therefore ironic to
see how little [farmers] earn, although
they are quite happy with what they have.
i have frequently brought up this theme

in my solo exhibitions as well as in my
collaborations with other artists. i believe
that this is one of my life callings, as the son
of farmers, to share their life stories.
At the moment i am presenting a set of
my works that were inspired by the lives of
bamboo handicraft makers from the village
of Jeruk. Their experience is more or less
similar to that of the farmers. They produce
instruments that support life in general,
such as baskets and bamboo huts, that are
priced very low by the public. yet they lead
a happy life. i created my works with pen on
paper as the mediuma simple medium to
express the complicated yet impressive lives
of these people. i also created similar blackand-white works between 1998 and 2002.
How have you adapted to life in
the big city?
i live in normal society, among people
busy with their own activities from dawn
till dusk. i strive to adjust my lifestyle so
that i can spend my time with friends and
family in the evenings and at the weekends.
When i work, i also set a time for myself. On
average, a two-by-two canvas usually needs
around two weeks to complete. i dont rush
to do my work, but i cant be too laid back
either. i am living in a city and environment
that is very productive when it comes to
working and making an effort.
Why live in Surabaya?

i am a native of surabaya--born and
raised in the city. it is much better
if i tell a story about an object that i
am extremely familiar with. Besides,
the city is stunning and keeps
inspiring me. Here, trying to find art
is like finding water in the desert
which is baffling as the city is home
to several art collectors. Artists in
surabaya stay here because our
works have always received good
appreciation from the people,
something that gives us a boost to
keep working.
What are your plans for future?

i have a plan to tour Java and Bali and set
up exhibitions in several cities. i will take
along 60 of my paintings and installation
works. so far, there are 40 works that i
have completed. i have always found it
baffling, but i also enjoy the fact that it is
difficult to keep my own work. somehow
each piece has a fan of its own. But i am
still safeguarding these 40 pieces because
i will take them on the road with me. it is
true when people say that fortune and life is
already planned for you by a higher power.
But this has also encouraged me to keep
filling my studio with works.
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factory esTicA FAcTory
Technology is
inseparable from
the construction of a
building. One problem
faced by designers
is how to present an
attractive faade and
interior design that
feature the latest in
technology all without lessening the a esthetic value of the building. Estica
International aims to solve the problem with its state-of-the-art aluminum
products, including Technal, Armorshield, Renson, Vertex and Vento.
Indonesia Design visited its factory in Surabaya and saw first-hand how these
amazing products were manufactured.
beauty

photo by Bagus Tri Laksono
TechnicAL
& Technal Doc.
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Established in 2007, PT
Estica International
provides building
materials.
It is one of the most trusted companies

in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia,
offering products to aid those building
any kind of structure, from residential
projects to commercial buildings. Even
international projects such as the
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and
Bangkok International Airport have used

the technology introduced by Technal,
one of the crowning products of Estica
International. The company is the only
distributor in Indonesia for Technal
products, which are known as large-scale
frames with remarkable strength and
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01 The production
excellent quality.
department of this
factory occupies half of
Technal is part
the entire compounds
site
of SAPA, a leading
is a
Norwegian
company 02 Aluminum
material of excellent
modularity and infinite
dedicated to making
recyclability
innovative
and 03 Cutting process
sustainable aluminum 04 One of the window
frame products from
faade systems that
Estica
inspire contemporary 05 The use of aluminum
is an effort to create a
architecture.
The
lifestyle concept that
is fully concerned with
use
of
aluminum
the environment
is done to create a 06 Assembling process
lifestyle concept that 07 Detailing and glass
installations
reflects
a
concern
for the environment,
as aluminum is a
material of excellent modularity and
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infinite recyclability. With myriad
characteristics, Technal offers a wide
range of solutions for faades, windows
and doors. The large variety of Technal
products makes it easy for them to be
vast, modern factory in Sidoarjo. A depot to receive
applied as part of various designs, from
and store products, the compound is also office and
the simple to the complex, thus giving
manufacturing and assembling factory for various
each design a unique appearance.
Technal, Armorshield, Renson, Vertex and Vento
While Estica International has
products.
established its headquarters in
From the outside, the place looks like an ordinary
Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta;
factory. Inside, we are met with a large area that is
the company has also built a factory
split into three main functions: An office in the front,
and a showroom in Surabaya. To
a production area on the right side and a storage
offer ultimate satisfaction to its
and semi-showroom on the other. The considerable
customers, the company has built a
space needed for materials prompted Estica to add
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another warehouse in front of the main

building for special-order products.
When Indonesia Design visited, the
storage area was filled with eight pieces
of shatterproof glass and extra-sturdy
sliding doors that had been ordered by
a designer from Jakarta to be applied in
a luxury house design he was working
on. The size of the glass and frame
was close to six meters and therefore
needed special treatment to finish and
store.
The production department of
the factory occupies half of the entire
compounds site. Designed to suit
the production process, from the
preparation,
cutting,
assembling,
detailing and glass installations, quality
control and packing; the factory has
an the overall ambience of efficiency
and order, as everything is placed
within the perfect zone. Considering
the quality of the products churned
out by Estica International, especially
Technal, which is abundantly used
in prestigious residential projects
throughout Indonesia; this Surabaya
company has shown that a company
character, production process and
resulting products should move in a
parallel to enrich one another.
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up close & personal
Build,
Educate
and
Witness
Harjono Sigit was born
to a prominent family
his grandfather was an
influential national hero
of Indonesia, Oemar Said
Tjokroaminoto. For Harjono,
one of the first architects in
Surabaya to develop modern
architecture in the city,
education has always been
a major element in his life.
He tells Indonesia Designs
Barbara Hahijary how he
came to be an architect
and an educator while also
living out his role as a proud
resident of Surabaya.
photo by Bagus Tri Laksono and
Harjono Sigit Doc.
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How did you first decide to

become an architect?
When I was finishing my high school years in
Madiun, I would visit my family in Surabaya
during the holidays. At that time there
were a number of developments of grand
residential areas in Surabaya, designed by
the Dutch contractor NV Tiekind. These grand
houses somehow inspired me and when I
graduated from high school I decided to take
the architecture major. At that time, the
major was only available at Institut Teknologi
Bandung (ITB).
What was your first architectural work?
PT Semen Indonesias Research Center and
Auditorium building. At that time I had just
graduated from school and therefore was quite
idealistic. The project was considered rather
large for a fresh graduate like me, but back
then the situation was too many projects,
not enough architects, unlike nowadays. At
that time there were only seven architects in
Surabaya, including me.
In its construction, I used the arch
construction technique, which also appears as
the accent in the faade. The building is still
in operation to this day, but it is not for public
use because it is located inside the cement
factory compound and is not visible from the
main road.
How has Surabaya developed, from the
time you started designing until now?
Its very significant. Since the mid-1970s,
Surabaya has started to build some high-rise
buildings, both in the suburbs and in the
01 Harjono Sigit
02 Directors building of
Perhutani East Java
Regional Office
03 The iconic thunder
stair of Pasar Atom
04 Pasar Atom, Surabaya
center of town. It is true that the

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development is a decade slower
than Jakarta, which had already
constructed its first high-rise
buildings in the 1960s, but this
is understandable because the
infrastructure in Jakarta was
developed first.
At that time, some people
had the opinion that too many
high-rise buildings would create
more problems such as traffic
jams and excess demand on
the clean water system, among
others. Many people in Surabaya had the same
concerns but so far the developments have
been mushrooming and yet the citys original
landscaping and planning is still intact,
including the city parks. To this day, traffic is
still considerably fluid and people can easily
get around.
As an industrial city, Surabaya is blessed
with a growing business community that
is an obvious target market for real estate
developers. Therefore, seen from this point of
view, the main focus of Surabaya is still as a
trading, industrial and seaport city.
As an architect who took part in the
development of the city, do you think
that the development has satisfied your
expectation?
The emergence of high-rise buildings in the
city is of course a part of the city planning
development. But I think we still need to
maintain the face of our archipelago in
the faade of these buildings, especially in
government buildings and in the gates into the

city such as harbours and airports. It deeply
saddens me whenever I hear the opinion that
the face of our country is becoming obsolete.
For me, ever since I was a student, there is a
certain pride when I take a picture in front of
the ITB hall with its traditional appearance.
Even Paul Rudolph, a foreign architect,
implemented a traditional tropic concept in his
works in Indonesia such as meru and pagoda.
In Surabaya, it will be such a waste to see the
old landmarks of Surabaya, like the Governors
Office Building, get eclipsed by a future
concrete jungle that bears an international
faade.
Your designs are modern in style but on
the other hand you have a keen interest
in Indonesian architecture. Some people
think these two genres are completely
different. As a modern Indonesian
architect, what are your thoughts?
Modern architecture is rooted in its function.
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Adibuana
in tradition. In my works, I always
06 The townhall of
Samarinda
include sunshades so that there
07 A research laboratory
is never any bare glass in the
in Surabaya
design. In this case I always stress
08 Research centre of PT
Semen Indonesia
that Indonesian architecture
should also incorporate the
values of tropical architecture.
These values should be cultivated
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because it is more or less similar
to the principles of green building
architecture. Our vernacular buildings also
In my role as a lecturer of architecture design
implement these values and, therefore,
in ITSs architect profession program, I have
when we employ tropical architecture it is
noticed that todays academic program of
in keeping with traditional architecture of
architecture is focused on the concept and
Indonesia.
art. This is very much different from my time
at university when the study of architecture
HOS Cokroaminoto was an influential
had a 50/50 percentage of architecture and
figure of the country, and he was one of
building technique.
the people who taught Soekarno. Did this
influence your decision to become an
How much has the course that you took
educator in the architecture department
in France influenced your works?
of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
The six-month long course was held by
(ITS)?
the Department of Public Housing so the
Education is indeed an important topic
experience was akin to being an apprentice in
in my family, but I actually joined the ITS
the Ministry of Public Works. The development
architecture department quite by chance.
in Paris at that time was extremely modern,
After I finished my university, I returned
both in design and construction. That was
to Surabaya. At that time there was still
the main inspiration for me in designing the
no architecture major in ITS so in addition
Forestry Directorate building where the boxes
to working as local contractors in the city,
are supported by pilotis columns.
several friends and I initiated the architecture
department there. Since that time, I have
As an architect with many decades
been a permanent member of the institute
of experience, you have obviously
and a few years later I was elected as the
witnessed your works survive during
rector of the university.
those times. What do you think about
timeless design?
What do you think about the study of
In timeless design, in addition to function
architecture at the moment?
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and durability, the principle of aesthetic is

also needed because we tend to preserve
things we consider beautiful. Lets take, for
example, the structures built during the
Dutch colonialization era such as Universitas
Indonesias Medical Faculty building in
Salemba, Jakarta. Functionally, the building
serves as the place to study for UI medical
students. Yet its continued existence goes
hand-in-hand with our admiration of the
buildings remarkable architecture.
I went to school in the modern era,
where ornaments were regarded as a
crime. So the design should be plain as
long as it is honest and suits the function. It
feels like a person without any adornments.
In several cases, like constructions in Paris,
Rome and London, I feel that buildings
bearing ornaments somehow last longerthey are considerably more timeless because
the ornaments showcase the human touch,
making observers become more familiar
with the buildings. Plain buildings, on the
other hand, can evoke a cold and unfamiliar
vibe. Perhaps they are more challenging
to enjoy but will it welcome us to stay
longer?
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photo by
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Milimeter was established in 1988 by Hendra Oentoro, an architecture graduate who

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projects off campus, which led to a decision to craft architectural models as a profession.
The first project done under the Milimeter flag was for Taman Dayu project in Pandaan,
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The technique that Hendra employs involves using paper to create the mass of the
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the company had to let go 17 workers due to a lack of projects.
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Suyanto, Lasono
and Dirgo Chayoko
07 Brushing process
08 Dressing process
09 Folding and gluing
10 Laser cutting
hotels, villas, resorts, shops, malls, health

institutions, schools, houses of worship,
government offices, factories, warehouses,
steam and water power plants, harbours,
as well as an integrated area for a regency
in East Kalimantan.
Several projects came from abroad,
such as the Natadola Marine Resort in Fiji;
the Napalarn Private Estate in Koh Samui,
Thailand; the Millennium Mall in Brunei;
and Villa Aquila in the Caribbean Island. In
addition, several model ornaments produced by Milimeter
have been exported to many countries, in particular in the
Middle East. The models manufactured by Milimeter for
almost three decades have grown big and the firm shows
no sign of stopping.
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museum MuseuM WR supRATMAN
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A Sound
Legacy
Wage Rudolf WR Supratman is best known as

the composer of Indonesias national anthem,
as well as a war hero whose birthday is also
observed as the National Music Day of Indonesia.
The legacy of Supratman, whose face adorns the
Rp 50,000 banknote, is celebrated in a museum
bearing his name in Surabaya.
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Story By
Natasha Gan
Photo By
Bagus Tri Laksono
Born in March 1903 to a Dutch colonial

army sergeant and his wife, Siti Senen;
WR Supratman started playing musical
instruments and attending school from
an early age. For his 17th birthday, he was
gifted a violin by his brother-in-law van
Eldik. Together, they started the Black &
White Jazz Band, with WR as the violinist.
When he was 25, Supratman wrote the
lyrics and the melody for Ibu Kita Kartini,
a song about Indonesias famous heroine
and proto-feminist, as well as Indonesia
Raya, now the national anthem, albeit
after some rearrangements. Indonesia
Raya was first played publically during
the Second Indonesian Youth Congress
(known as the Sumpah 01 Facade of the museum

Pemuda, or Youth Oath 02 A life-size statue of a
suited WR playing the
violin greets visitors
conference) in 1928 to
upon entering
an impressed audience. 03 One small room with
original photos from
Something about the
WR Supratman and a
replica of his violin
song added fuel to the
04 Main entrance
fire in the hearts of the 05 Access to the backdoor
of the museum
locals and Indonesia
Raya helped spark a nation-wide movement
towards independence.
Seeing how impactful WRs song could
be, the Dutch constantly pursued him. He
composed one last song, Matahari Terbit
(The Rising Sun), before his capture and
subsequent death on 17 August 1938, exactly
seven years before Indonesia would declare
its independence. Unfortunately, the young
composer didnt live to witness the official
pronouncement of Indonesia Raya as the
national anthem in 1959.
To commemorate Supratman, a museum
was inagurated in Surabaya in October 2003
by then culture and tourism minister. A lifesize statue of Supratman playing the violin
greets visitors upon entering. Past a small
driveway and front lawn and inside the modest
white-clad museum are Supratmans original
sheet music, violin and family pictures.
Those in Jakarta wanting to honor
Supratman can visit the Museum Sumpah
Pemuda, which also presents photographs and
memorabilia about this famed figure.
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up close & personal
Heritage
Savvy
Josef Prijotomo, a professor of
architecture at the 10 November
Institute of Technology in
Surabaya, has dedicated his
career to exploring Indonesias
architectural heritage. To mark
this special focus edition on
Surabaya, we spoke with Josef,
who is also the founding editor in
chief of Indonesia Design, about
the city he has long lived in.
IntervIew by Barbara Hahijary
Photo by Antonius Wijaya & Josef
Prijotomo Doc.
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What is the traditional architecture

of Surabaya really like?
A lot of people have the impression that
because Surabaya is located in the island
of Java, then the traditional buildings
of Surabaya are oriented towards the
architecture of Jogjakarta and Solo.
However, ethnically and geographically
Surabaya is located quite far away from
the two cities, and it is situated on
the coast of the island, so naturally it
has a different way of looking at and
constructing its architecture. In addition,
there are a lot of people with different
ethnicities in the city: Madurese Chinese,
and a mixture of several other ethnicities.
People from Madura bring pigeon
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houses because they can use pigeons for

gambling.
Yet these pigeon coops from Madura
are not considered the traditional
building of the area. In Surabaya, there
are many kinds and shapes of pigeon
houses. About 15 years ago I made a
remark that the structures that are used
for keeping pigeons can be thought of as
an architectural heirloom of the city. The
people of Surabaya usually refer to these
buildings as bekupon or pengupon and
they have been around for quite some
time. Even during the Japanese colonial
time, the word pegupon was already used
in some of the traditional limericks.
I realise that some people are
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averse to my opinion because of the

illegal nature of pigeon racing. These
games are still around in Surabaya to
this day although they are unlawful,
and therefore most of them are done
in small kampongs. This is probably
another reason why the pigeon house is
unsuitable to be used as the architectural
icon of Surabaya: it is a building generally
found in small hamlets, not a posh
or noble structure and it is made for
gambling.
Yet we must remember that colonial
buildings are part of the heritage of
Surabaya architecture. These structures
are abundantly found in Kembang Jepun
area. At the moment, this location is
unbearably crowded during the dayit
is a place where trucks carrying goods
and a Lamborghini can go side by side.
But at night time, the area is completely
deserted.
How do you describe the people of
Surabaya?
The people of Surabaya are not the typical
caste-minded Javanese type. There is
probably a segregation based on caste,
but without the strict and complex set of
etiquettes, manners, and rules to follow
like in Jogjakarta and Solo. Surabaya is
a city where a becak (pedicab) driver
might curse a nobleman if he thinks
the nobleman is in the wrong, and the
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01 Josef Prijotomo
nobleman would
02 An iconic Chinese gate
in the Chinatown area
not feel offended
of Kembang Jepun
by it. This is a very
03 The city has housed
many commercial
democratic city. We
buildings since the
colonial era
are very familiar
04 Pegupon was brought
by newcomers from
with the terms cak
Madura
and ning to call a
05 An old corner of
Surabaya
man or a woman
from all walks of
lifefrom labourers, businessmen to
government officers.
What do you think about
Surabayas nickname as an industrial
city?
The city has been known as the City of
Heroes or an industrial city for a long
time. But since Mayor Tri Rismaharini was
elected, this image has been lessened
not totally removed but a bit cast away.
She has started to rebuild parks and other
commodities belonging to the city so that
it is now also known as a green city and
a city of kampongs. This fact means that
Surabaya is not only rich in history and
industry, but also hamlets where each
kampong has one commodity to feature,
such as Kampong Tempe, Kampong Tahu,
among others.
In spite of this, the image as an
industrial city had stuck to Surabaya
until the 1960s with the Ngagel area that
houses so many factories. However, the
citys industrial area is geographically not
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significant enough to disturb the going

ons in Surabaya because of its location at
the edge of the city. After Ngagel area is
closed down, the centre of industry is now
located in SIER (Surabaya Industrial Estate
Rungkut) and Manukan. In addition,
the image of Surabaya as an industrial
city has shifted to that of a trade centre,
unlike the city back in the 1930s.
Can features of a coastal city still be
felt in Surabaya?
These features have lost their glory at
the end of the colonial times, especially
when motor vehicles began to appear
in the 1930s. During that era, industrial
pockets had been developed in Ngagel,
a southern part of the city. There were
two access point from this area to reach
the harbour in the north of the city,
by water or by land. The advancement
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up close & personal

06 Becak is one of
Surabayas heritages
07 Surabaya is well-known
as a seaport city
08 The Northeast part
of the city remains a
coastal neighbourhood
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of land transportation that introduced

two-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled
vehicles became a new landmark in the
development of Surabaya. The 1975 city
masterplan clearly showed that Surabaya
was going to be developed as a city that
could accommodate wheeled vehicles
instead of water transportation, especially
the citys expansion towards the east and
west. In the past, people used to be able
to travel from Surabaya to Sidoarjo and
Mojokerto by river boats.
What about the development of
residential in Surabaya?
For years, we have had the Darmo area
which can be considered the Menteng
of Surabaya. The area was designated
for middle-upper residents so that only
businessmen and Dutch people could
reside there. After the Dutch left the city,
Chinese people took over the area as the
majority dwellers. At the moment there
are a lot of residential areas in the form
of real estate with the target market
of middle-to-upper class. However, we
also have several modest kampongs that
enrich the residential pool of the city.
I have noticed that in some locations
Surabaya has been developing
mixed-use projects
Personally I believe that this is a good
thing because we can effortlessly avoid
heavy traffic. I think Surabaya was not
designed as place with a central/radial
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point and lots of branches.

On the contrary it has a
lot of central points. This
is good because public
services and facilities can
be distributed evenly and
optimally. I see this as
quite a successful strategy
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for a metropolitan city to
handle the problems of
transportation and other
public matters because it can disperse the
main activities into several central points.
You have so much expertise
regarding Surabaya, are you a native
of the city?
My father originated from Solo and my
mother from Yogyakarta, but I was born
and raised in Malang. However, you can
say that my life and culture is very much
Surabaya because I have lived here for
quite some time. I moved here when I
enrolled in ITS, where I later worked as a
lecturer, a job from which I will retire in
the next two years.
How did you end up becoming a
lecturer in ITS?
My decision to live in Surabaya more or
less was a result of my fathers words of
wisdom that he spoke to me many years
ago. He said that if we want to look for a
successful livelihood in our lives, hold on
to one means of living, be faithful to it,
and you will never be lacking in anything.
At the time of my graduation, the late

Bapak Djelantik who happened to be the
dean of the Architecture Faculty in ITS
congratulated me and made a remark,
You will join ITS, right? And just as
quickly, I said yes. Two months later, I
finally got to thinking, why did I come up
with that kind of life-changing decision
without thinking thoroughly about it?
Like other lecturers in the 1970 and
1980s, I was also involved in several
architectural projects, until my wife asked
me to focus on becoming a lecturer. But
that did not make my pace of life more
relaxed. For years I still used to go home
at eight oclock in the evening because I
also gave lectures in private universities.
Although I dont currently handle any
projects any more, the more important
thing is that I am never behind in the
world of architectural projects. People
still frequently ask me for a consultation
regarding their ongoing projects,
even though my main focus is ethnoarchitecture.
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restaurant
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A Capital
Affair
Surabayas trendy west is booming with cool
hangout spots, all of which follow the trail
blazed by the virtual creators of the citys
cocktail cultureCapital Restaurant and Lounge.
Story by Octavio Baldacchino
PHoto by Octavio Baldacchino, Capital Doc.
West Surabaya is place for the young generation, says Lenna

Sumampow, one of the founders of the Capital Restaurant and
Lounge, located in the Lenmarc Mall in Surabayas now-booming
west. Its a fast-growing area.
Lenna, the owner representative for Bukit Darmo Property,
which also manages the mall and its integral 9boulevard premium
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office tower, knows her business:

Her family are also the restaurateurs
behind popular eateries such as the
Vietnamese-inspired Cali Deli, based
in Jakarta, as well as the French bistro
Warung Goth in Bali.
The concept of Lenna and her
partners chose for Capital was a casual
bistro that was well designed, stylish
and informal. It would be realised
as restaurant grounded in the US of
1920s, which was the Jazz Age as well
as the time of The Great Gatsbyand
Prohibition.
The designer behind the project
was Emin Chong, currently the group
managing director for the ED Design
Group. Capital evokes a period speakeasy
through its use of dark timber, wooden
floor, exposed white brick and vintage
light fittings and decorations, such
as Tiffany-style lamps, much of which
came from the personal collections of
the owners. Lighting is appropriately
subdued, adding to the atmosphere.
On layout and design, the restaurant
features a semi-outdoor dining area,
where revellers can enjoy a meal and
perhaps a cigar from The Capitals wellequipped humidor, which features a
selection of stogies, including hand-rolled
Cohibas from Cuba.
A private room, dubbed the Board
Room, is fit for a mob kingpin, and is
dominated by a long table of dark timber.
The Board Room is separated from the
main dining area by a large opening
and half wall topped by a window, while
lighting comes via a chandelier that
takes the form of coiled metal wire work
tipped with light fixtures.
For the main
indoor dining area,
01 Leather seating,
dark timber and
atmospheric lighting Chong bifurcated
set the mood
the space with
02 The Capitals menu
two back-to-back
focuses on comfort
food, done well
leather-lined rows
03 Baby-back ribs are
of seats flanked
another favourite
by tables and
item on the menu
chairs. Gorgeous
Art Noveau style
03
stained glass emblazoned with the word

Capital runs the length of the seats.
At the end of the dining area is a
pair of immense curving leather booths,
separated by a vintage gramophone
and fronted by round tables. Behind the
booths is an exposed white brick wall
decorated with a selection of black-andwhite period photographs to evoke the
1920s theme: Images of flappers and
molls are mixed with those Babe Ruth
and period newspaper ads.
The booths form an intimate space for
a dining experience. While the restaurants
head chef is from Bali, Lenna says that
she crafted the menu. Its simple comfort
food that people can understand. Most
popular are well-crafted and presented
standards such as baby-back ribs and a
Las Vegas bacon cheeseburger.
However, the centrepiece of Capital
is the 12-meter marble bar counter that
wraps around the restaurants core.
Its been adorned by pieces evoking a
retro feel, such as a television screen
thats delightfully disguised as a vintage
television set from the 1950s.
The prominent position of the bar
is natural: Capital was among the first
serious purveyors of wine and cocktail
culture in Surabaya. Lenna says that

the challenge was how to introduce a
dash of sophistication to a crowd used
to drinking their spirits straightand to
winding down by 10 p.m.
Other than offering pub staples such
as live music and a dart board, one of
Capitals solutions was to launch The
Uncorked Cellar, where a selection of
fine French and Australian wines are
kept on rustic racks in a dramatically-lit,
climate-controlled environment.
Lenna is not satisfied, however, and
continues to innovate. She would like to
add some cocktails and mocktails that
feature exotic flavours such as durian and
red velvet, as well as beers flavoured with
kiwi, or melon and maybe soju rice wine
cocktails mixed with rumor even Yakult
yoghurt. On the future of the restaurant,
Lenna is upbeat. Five years after Capital
was established, this is still the most hip
place to be.
Capital Restaurant & Lounge

Lenmarc Ground Floor
Jl. Mayjend Yono Soewoyo No. 9
Surabaya, 60226
T. +6231 5116 2899
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house of worship Cheng hoo Mosque
An Oriental
Divinity
The absence of a qubba (dome) and
a minaret (tower) makes Surabayas
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
atypical. Its distinct oriental design and
history have ensconced the mosque in
popularity, inspiring the construction
of other Chinese-themed mosques in
Indonesia.
Story by natasha gan
Its easy to mistake the vibrantly coloured

Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque for a Buddhist
temple. Its main edifice is a tiered oriental tower
with three eaves and upturned roofs, identical
to that of a pagoda. The structure of the tower
is octagonal because the Mandarin word for
eight is a homonym for luck and prosperity, and
to symbolise spider webs, which are said to have
played a role in the Prophet Muhammads survival
during a chase in a cave.
In the main building of the mosque, daily
prayers and sermons are a regular practice.
A chandelier is suspended from the oculus
overhead. Chinese letters and antique patterns
pepper the interior. Done by Aziz Johan, the
design took inspiration from the 1st century Niu
Jie mosque in Beijing. The edifice measures 11 by
nine metres: Eleven to echo the measurements of
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the Kaaba in Mecca; nine to symbolise the Wali Songo, the

nine historic saints who spread Islam in Java. The doors are
reminiscent of a churchs, which are both a nod to Jesus,
who evangelised the (Christian) gospel, and a symbol of the
all-accepting virtue that Islam promotes.
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque was named after the
15th-century Ming Dynasty admiral Zheng He, who was a
devout Muslim. He was said to have led a fleet of around
100 ships and to have travelled across the ocean seven times,
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01 A chandelier is
suspended from the
oculus overhead
02 Beautiful ornament
in front of the
mosque
03 The structure
of the tower is
octagonal because
the Mandarin
word for eight is a
homonym for luck
and prosperity
04 Liem Fuk Shan,
operating manager
of Muhammad
Cheng Hoo Mosque
in Surabaya
more than eight decades before Columbus.

The naval explorer made history with his trade
earnings and diplomatic contributions. During
his frequent visits to Semarang and Surabaya,
he met with local Chinese Muslims and helped
develop the community. A relief depicting
Zheng He and his fleet traversing the Indian
Ocean adorns the right faade of the mosque.
The first of its kind in the country,
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque has become
the source of inspiration for other oriental
mosques in areas such as Pasuruan and
Palembang. October marks 15 years since the
3,000-sqm mosques groundwork began on
Gading Street. Considering Chinese Muslims
are a minority, houses of worship like Cheng
Hoo highlight the beauty in Indonesiansdespite their diverse ethnic backgroundspracticing their beliefs in unison.
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designer profile
Hometown
Pride
PHOTO CREDIT
SBA Mueller
As we surveyed the city of

Surabaya for this special edition,
Indonesia Design made time to
speak with the men and women
who arequite literallychanging
the face of the metropolis. The
interviews make one thing clear:
Surabaya is changingand fast.
The tastes of arek Suroboyo, or the
citys native sons and daughters,
are growing more sophisticated.
People are more receptive to
working with architects and
interior designers. As a result, the
citys structures, and the spaces
inside, have grown more creative
in conceptualization and ever
more adroitly realized. Here are
our interviews with 31 architects,
artists, bureaus, designers and
more who are building a new
Surabaya, one masterplan or one
interior design at a time.
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| Benny Gunawan
| Budhi Harmunanto
| Budi Kurniawan
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| Enshi Sin
| Erwin S.
| Ferrel S. Cakranata
| Hari Sunarko
| Hidajat Endramukti
| Ivan Priatman
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| Johan Silas
| Joshua Alpha Buana
| Kezia Karin
| Monica Sutjih
| Paulus Setyabudi
| Rachmad Priyandoko
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| Valdy Wijaya
| Yohannes Mochtar
| Yuli Kalson Sagala
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designer profile LANDSCAPE ArChITECT
Anddys Firstanty
Surveying the
Landscape
While some little girls were into flowers, Anddys Firstanty
took her love of nature to the next level. Always interested
in environmental architecture, and especially landscape
architecture; Anddys pursued a degree at the 10 November
Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya. She later had
a chance to learn more about landscape architecture in
Europe, taking that experience back home and applying it
to various projects such as Jungleland in Bogor, West Java.
Indonesia Design talks with of the nations few woman
landscape architects about her career and appreciation of
design in Surabaya.
INTERVIEW by
What prompted you to study

landscape architecture?
Since the beginning, I have been
interested in the kinds of architecture
that are concerned and work together
with nature. For the same reason, I
furthered my education with a minor
in environmental architecture, which
studies in detail how to optimise design
with nature, especially by making
use of unlimited energy sources,
such as the wind and the sun, in the
context of tropical design. Landscape
architecture also looks at nature from
an even grander perspective. It was very
appealing for me to delve into the field.
It turned out to be wonderful. When
we manage it well, nature can turn into
a thousand of inspirations and design
innovations that can improve our quality
of lifeboth for users and nature itself.
Uniqueness in landscape architecture
does not only involve the hardscape,
but also the softscape. Nature provides
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patterns, shapes, functions, technology,

circulation, topographies and much more
to serve as materials that we can learn
about and turn into design and innovation
ideas. God has created more than enough
for us to work with.
Why study in Germany?
I always wanted to study in Germany.
I prepared myself by taking a German
language course as one of the
requirements to study there. While I was
taking my course, I also continued my
masters degree at ITS. I remembered
one time I joined a seminar with a
German professor as the speaker. I told
the professor about my dream to study
in Germany and he was very helpful
in assisting me to apply. Soon after, I
received an acceptance letter to start my
landscape architecture program there. I
was lucky to have been able to achieve
my dreamalthough I had to make the
difficult decision of abandoning my
masters degree at ITS, which I had been

diligently pursuingwith a GPA of 3.8 and
only a thesis left to do, no less. In spite
of that, I was of the opinion that I had
already acquired the knowledge I needed,
so it was all right if I didnt get the degree.
Whats more, the chance to study in
Germany would not come again.
Germany is a nation that is concerned
with the development of landscape
architecture. Theres a lot of literature as
well as consultants who are specialising
in this particular program. Germany is
also central to the world, a meeting point
for various conferences and international
scientific studies. It was easy and feasible
to meet international figures in the field
there. As one of the most developed
nations in the world, Germany is really
exciting to explore, both from the point
of view of its architecture and landscape.
From Germany, it is easy to enter other
nations in Europe. It is like the gate that
opens up to global knowledge.
Who are your landscape designer

inspirations?
Thomas Balsley from New York and
Martin-rein Cano from Berlin. They were
my teachers when I worked in Europe and
America. I also like Martha Schwartz, a
woman landscape artist.
Please talk about your largest and
most challenging projects?
Jungleland Bogor, which has the
dimensions of 35 hectares. It was very
challenging. My brief did not only concern
the landscape, but also the masterplan. It
was the first and most challenging project
after my return to Indonesia. When I was
finishing, I had to go back and forth from
Surabaya to Jakarta almost every week
when I was pregnant with my first child.
How about the development of
design development in Surabaya?
The city of Surabaya is completely different
from when I left it in 2005. Now the city
is paying more attention to designs that
feature landscaping. Before, a landscape
was only planned and assessed after a
building was completed. At the moment,
it has become an element that is planned
for alongside the building from the
start. This is evident in the design of

Surabayas urban parks, in privatelyowned compounds like housing
estates, in commercial complexes as
well as in government buildings. Even
government directives are starting to
heed and apply several regulations
towards achieving this objective,
including the direction to include 70
percent green space in each open
space design as part of the Green City
Building Development plan, as well as
the involvement of many landscape
architects in the design process.
Any landscaping trends in
Surabaya at the moment?
Green landscaping that features the
vernonia elliptica, or Lee Kwan Yew
climber, is the trend nowadays. The
green creeper can be seen covering the
corners of almost every property these
days. Also, the Shaping the Land
systemwhere properties use natural
elements, such as trees and wateris
beginning to be integrated into design
and can be seen in many facades. Open
spaces allow the exploration of the
urban landscape, from plants, paving,
lighting as well as site furniture.
Whats your opinion of Surabaya

Mayor Tri Rismaharinis
development of the citys parks?
Impressive. It has not been
instantaneous, as the work was initiated
when she [risma] became the head of
the citys parks agency. I appreciate the
consistency of her efforts, since design
is linked to execution and maintenance.
When there is no continuous effort,
the results will not be optimal. The
variation of themes in the parks is also
impressive. It will be more interesting
if there is a link between the rTh [open
green spaces], so that there will be a
thematic guide for tourism purposes that
can strengthen the image of the city.
In addition, plants in the design should
be re-evaluated regarding their safety,
as there are a lot that are considered
dangerousespecially for children who
visit.
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Andy Rahman
The Charter Collector

As a young architect, Andy Rahman has successfully brought the name of Surabaya to the world stage
through his masterpieces. He has earned various nominations for design awards since the beginning of
this decade, namely Building of the Year from
the ArchDaily website, and at the Architizer
A+ Awards 2012, Lombok International
Bamboo Festival 2013 and World Architecture
Festival 2016, among others. His work was
also shortlisted to represent Indonesia at the
Indonesian Architects Week in Tokyo in 2011
as well the Indonesian Architecture Public
Exhibition in The Hague in 2012. The ITS
graduate shares his views as a Surabaya-based
architect about designing in the city that he
loves the most.
Why did you start your

architecture bureau?
Since college, I have always dreamed
of becoming a professional architect.
After graduation, I had the opportunity
to work for three different companies.
In 2005, a contractor friend asked me
to collaborate with him in starting a
new company that dealt with designing
and constructing buildings. Of course
I did not let a good opportunity pass.
In the same year, I started my own
architectural bureauthats when I
began my career as a professional
architect.
What was your first project?
A private residence belonging to a
Japanese national who lived in Sidoarjo.
Which project has been the most
memorable?
Rumah Miring [The Sloping House] in
Rungkut [East Surabaya], because it
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INTERVIEW by
Barbara
Hahijary
PhoTo by
Andyrahman
Architect Doc.
required a lengthy and demanding

struggle to complete.
Whats the state of design like in
Surabaya?
The people of Surabaya are becoming
more aware of design. This is evident
in the increased interest of people
in the numerous design events or
exhibitions held in the city. The
government of Surabaya has also
given enough space to designers-this
is what has allowed the development
of design in Surabaya to improve quite
significantly over the past few years.
Why open a company in Surabaya?

I was born in Surabayaof course I have
an ambition to contribute to the city as
best I could. I want to build up Surabaya
and its surrounding areas from the
architectural side so that the city can be
better and more advanced.
As the architect behind many
residential projects, whats most
important for you when designing a
house?
The quality of the rooms. If the room
quality is excellent, then a house will feel
comfortable and wholesome. The quality
of the room includes good spatial

arrangement, precise circulation
as well as optimal lighting and
aeration.
always stress local strength and

simplicity [and] remind us about the real
meaning of architecture, which should be
simple but essential.
Do you have an architectural

idol?
I follow closely the designs of
architect Hiep Hoa Nguyen of
a21studio in Vietnam. His designs
What are your hopes for the city?

I hope that in the future Surabaya will
host high-quality works of architecture to
make it a tourist destination for visitors
from around the world.
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designer profile ARcHitEct
ARA Studio
Process
Oriented
Utilitarian design has been captured in many locations
in Surabaya by ARA Studio which has consistently
incorporated the ethos in its architecture. The bureau,
founded by Hermawan Dasmanto, Goya Tamara Kolondam
and Erel Hadimuljono, also dedicates time to the
community. Here they talk to Indonesia Design about their
focus on design.
INTERVIEW by Barbara Hahijary
phoTo by ARA Studio Doc.
How did ARA Studio come about?

ARA was developed as an after-hours
project for Hermawan and Goya in
2009. Goya was still working for a
consultant bureau in Jakarta. Hermawan
was involved in several projects with
the Rurale and de Maya architectural
communities .
We realised that a freelance
architecture bureau would not go over
well in the business. We took a leave of
absence for about a year before several
serendipitous things happened that
led us to the decision to make ARA a
full-fledged architectural bureauthis
time, as our main jobs. We had three
staff members, with Erel joining our
team. You can also say that was the year
that the new face of ARA Studio was
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established.
Why do projects by ARA tend toward
simplicity?
An aesthetic that can last for a long time
is usually one that comes out of honesty,
not of something that is considered a
mere gimmick. We see simplicity not
as something tacky or cheap. For us,
simplicity means honesty in each piece of
architecture.
Whats the importance of the many
public-space projects ARA has taken
on?
For us, architecture can be considered
successful if the success can relate to
many people. After all, architecture is a
job for the public.
Tell us more about your design

process.
We have several styles of finishing a
project, considering that there are three
principals at ARA, each with their own
interests and approach. Each principal
has a smaller team, but all of these will
be brought together for a forum that we
dub the FND, or Friday Night Discussion,
where everyone has the freedom to say
their piece.
About the design process, there is no
particular standard. We have the habit of
starting a project by establishing an issue,
collecting data, analysing, conducting
research and exploration. Not to be left
out is documenting and filing, so that a
project can become data for other projects
in the future. Above all, we still aim to
present the best result for each design

process.
Which project has been most
challenging?
We could say that the Kudos project has
been the most challenging. From the
start, we had challenged the client and
contractor experiments with shapes,
budget and materials. After undergoing
a lengthy process and experiencing a
lot of failures, we felt that we learned
a lot from this project. We didnt feel
particularly successful, but the end
result turned out to have a business
value. this is one of our projects that
we feel proud of because its consistency
of concept has been maintained to this
day.
We are thankful of the various
opportunities that we have hadones
that werent given to other architects.
these opportunities are our chance to
keep on processing, not only producing.
We always see the process as the most
important thing to produce a good
product.
Any urban planning or architectural

challenges facing Surabaya that
youd like to tackle?
We have several times been involved
in some research and data collection
regarding Surabaya. the most glaring
condition is the people of Surabayas lack
of sense of belonging to their own city.
A lot of people seem to have given up on
the present condition of Surabaya, which
has led to a low number of innovative
breakthroughs in the city. this is not
good. the development of a city should

be the responsibility of its citizens
without exception.
We have a special concern for
Surabaya because of our personal
connection to the city as our
hometown. through our works, we try
to help the government of Surabaya
in completing public facilities such
as Sentra PKL [hawker centres],
parks, elementary schools and other
infrastructure projects.
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designer profile ARcHITecT
Benny Gunawan
Inside and Out

Like several other prominent architects around the world,
Benny Gunawan has shown a passion and vision for
design that has led him to branch out into the fields of
interior and furniture design. In 1989, Benny established
BGNR Architects in Surabaya. In 1995, he founded INSIMA
Furniture, to focus on interior projects. Benny talks with
Indonesia Design about Surabaya and working in the city.

PhoTo by BGNR Architects Doc.
How did you first get involved in

architecture?
My brother, the late Freddy Gunawan
was an architect. He had a studio in our
house, so I had always been familiar
with his line of work. This familiar feeling
finally encouraged my brother, my sister
and me to become architects, too. My
son Giovanni Gunawan followed in our
footsteps by becoming an architect.
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It was a private home on Jalan Raya
Darmo, Surabaya. I began the project
in 1985, just over a year after I
graduated from university.
What one project in your career
offers you the most profound
memory?
I once made a plan for a campus with
a candi (temple)-like concept, so that

the ambience reflected the quality of a
candifull of philosophy and meanings.
What do you think about design in
Surabaya?
The design scene in Surabaya has greatly
advanced. There are a lot of local and
international architects who have been
eyeing several projects in this city.
Why live and work in Surabaya?

Obviously, to be close to my family,
who have lived here for years. Another
reason is because Surabaya is the
second-largest city in Indonesia.
This city is strategic for business,
considering its location, which makes
it easier to access the eastern parts of
Indonesia.
Whats most interesting about
Surabaya?
Surabaya is a unique and selective
place, both in term of its locality and
the people. As architects, we have to be
smart in planning a building so that the
public can accept and appreciate it.
What are your hopes for Surabaya?

I hope that Surabaya can be even
more developed in the future. As an
architect, I also hope that building
permits in the city can be obtained
more easily and more flexiblybut still
within the corridors and constraints of
city planning regulations. I would also
like to invite and urge the architects of
the city to respect the legacy of colonial
architecture in the city, and try as
hard as they can to preserve them and
assign them with modern functions.
Hopefully, functional skyscrapers in
the city that are designed with high
aesthetic value can stand side by side
with the historical part of Surabaya.
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designer profile ARChITECT
Budhi Harmunanto
Local Wisdom
As an architect with several mega-projects

under his belt, Budhi Harmunanto saw his
career take a unique turn after deciding
to go back to his hometown and establish
BHA Architecture in Surabaya. Since the
beginning, Budhi has kept to a design
philosophy stressing modern tropical
architecture and focused on locality in
every aspect of design. The result has been
a distinct body of work that has garnered
him a reputation as an architect steadfast
in presenting his own style. He talks to
Indonesia Design about why he strives
to promote local wisdom, which many
Indonesian designers are beginning to leave
behind.
INTERVIEW by
Anton Adianto
PhoTo by
Bagus Tri
Laksono & bha
How did you get interested in

design?
When we start to focus on one field,
everything that follows seems to
happen by chance. The more we are
aware of this, the more the subject
becomes interestingand what we do
become a life calling.
What was your first professional
project?
Our first work was the master plan
for Ciputra Surabayaa 2,000-hectare
project. We finished it together with
several of our colleagues on one design
team.
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memory?
I think that all of our projects have
been memorable because each project
has its own story. In addition, each
project comes with a message for us
to learnto enjoy it, along with its ups
and downs.
Why have you gravitated toward
tropical designs with Indonesian
element?
A tropical style is a given for
architectural designs in Indonesia.
Like it or not, we live in a tropical
country. It is basically our choice how

to translate this tropical element into
design, regardless of style. This tropical
philosophy can be interpreted by all
forms of architecture and not only
limited to technical and functional
issues or ambience. The soul of tropical
philosophy should be felt throughout
the design. Similarly, locality should be
viewed as a culturea formed habit that
has an impact on architecture and the
built environment that is has created.
This does not only concern genius; it
involves local wisdom. This is important:
Essentially, when we enjoy a cup of
coffee, we are enjoying the contentand
should not only get excited because of
the condition of the cup.
Do you think there is a right or
wrong design ethos?
Right or wrong become relative in
design. Perhaps we would prefer to use
the terms accurate or inaccurate in
regarding how we view things, based

on context. When we talk about
design, the following will come up:
Tangible and intangible elements,
private and universal elements, and
so on [and] we might be biased
when asked about the right or wrong
aspects of the elements. As a result,
we need to realise design in terms
of its contextual value and holistic
capacity. This is where the wisdom
within ourselves is truly tested.
What do you think about design
in Surabaya?
Design development in Surabaya is
growing favorably along with the

changes in the times and trend.
This has prompted peoplenot only
designersto start appreciating the
world of creative industry, which
is a positive thing for the design
world.
Why give up career track in
Jakarta to make your name in
Surabaya?
I did not deliberately choose
to start a career in Surabaya.
Everything seems to have just
fallen into place and happened
naturally.
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Budi Kurniawan
Extraordinary
Talent
Despite his youth, Budi Kurniawan has vision and
evinces a unique character, solid thinking and
decisiveness. Starting in design in 2001, Budi speaks
eloquently with Indonesia Design about his creative
ethos and works, which are known for their distinctive
forms and strong concepts.
INTERVIEW by Anton Adianto
phoTo by Budi Kurniawan Doc.
What brought you into design?

My background in architecture at
university opened the gates to design.
After graduating, the job opportunities
that I received were linked to the world
of design, projects and products. Then
I was involved in work that concerned
materials, technical specifications and
the liability of a design and product in a
project. It was a job that indirectly made
the design world more appealing for me
to explore.
What was your first
professional project?
A house in West Surabaya. I was very
lucky. I collaborated with a very respectful
client who gave me the freedom to
explore the design quite freely.
memory?
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Every project has its own story, each

as interesting as the next. Every
story provides the theme for the
next corresponding project. We keep
[projects] close to our hearts, as
we want to treat them like literary
pieces, like a novel, a film or a song,
making sure that each project has an
unforgettable and unique story.
How do you find balance in a
composition when implementing
designs?
All designers are concerned about
balance and composition. However,
each designer has their own
perspective and a language that
becomes their identity or personal
interpretation when executing their
own design. Design is a solution to
design itself, where the questions of
why, what, who, when, where and
how are always present. Each designer
will bring their own interpretation or

solution to a design, beginning from
the shape, space and sequence. The
continuation of these makes for a
comprehensive and solid design.
An example can be seen in one of
our recent projects, The Rosebay. The
composition began with the need for
space in one of the apartments model
units and the property developers
marketing lounge, which is expected
to become a sort of a lifestyle centre.
We created a balance of composition
between the massive and transparent
masses there, regarding form and
function and between the [client] brief
and what we wanted to achieve.
Whats the connection between
technology and creative interior
design?
Technology and architecture form a
package that represents the solutions
and answers to the needs and

challenges of design. Technology is
the incarnation of architecture in a
different dimension, regardless of the
technology. The duet of architecture
and technology is an absolute.
Technology might come in the form
of an artificial aeration system such
as Ac, fresh air, an exhaust fan,
humidifier and ionizer, or a vertical
and horizontal transportation
circulation system, like an elevator,
a diagonal elevator or a horizontal
escalator at the airport. There is also
advanced nano technology that is
used to make water-repellent coatings
and fire-resistant coatings.
What do you think about design

in Surabaya?
The development of design in
Surabaya, especially over the last
five years, has been progressive
and rapid. The new designs, both
from senior designers and younger
designers, have been staggering.
Progress in internet technology as
well as social media has played a
very prominent role in every aspect
of our lives. One of these is the rise
of demand, and an appreciation,
from the market and from project
owners for an epic creation, which
prompts all designers to do more
with their works.
How can local designers compete

in a global world?
There are four aspects that are essential
in facing global competition. The first is
general know how, [going from] from
the ordinary to extraordinary. To be
extraordinary, we have to understand
what is ordinary. The second: If
you want to go fast, go alonebut
if you want to go far, go together.
Grow together, create a group and
unite. Third, gain support from the
government, society and media. Our
progress will never come from a single
effort. And finally, create a strong local
identity, where the design has a strong
character.
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designer profile GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Butawarna Design
Dig
Deeper
Butawarna Design picked an unusual name for a graphic
design bureau, which is part of a strategy to entice people
to learn more. Since established in 2003, its members have
consistently made good graphics for book covers and other
publications. We talked to one of its partners, Andriew
Budiman, about the firm.

phoTo by Butawarna Design Doc.
How was Butawarna Design started?

Butawarna Studio was initiated as an
idea when two of the founding partners
Waluyohadi and Dendy, were in charge at
the ITB [Bandung Institute of Technology]

student cooperative in 2003. After
graduation, they established Butawarna
printing and design as a joint venture.
Over time, they felt the need to adapt
to the changing times. In 2005, Andrew
joined the team and focused on making
a design service studio, while 2007 saw
the joining of Ari, who has bought a more
research-and-experimental approach.
Since 2010, weve started to engaged
and become part of the C2O committee,
allowing for more collaborative and transdisciplinary projects with communities,
NGOs, government offices and the private
sectors in our business model.
How do you split the work?
Butawarna has four members. We share
our different interests and try to bring
our best contributions to the table. As a
small unit, we sometimes switch roles
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depending on the project needs, but this

is generally how we operate as a team.
Waluyohadi mostly works on product
design, focusing on special materials
and technical depth. Dendy Fikosasono is
responsible for the business and financial
aspects of the studio. Ari Kurniawan
deals mostly with design research and
visual information. Last, I deal with visual
direction and design curation. We also
work with closely with other specialists
like programmers, animators, and crafts
experts to bring out suitable design
results.
How do you apply a multidisciplinary concept?
Based in Surabayawhich is notorious
dismissed as a provincial second-tier city of
work that lacks a refined or cosmopolitan
culturewere really interested in
exploring and developing design practices
and rich discourses. Were mostly bad

at doing that, but were really lucky
to have moved our studio to one of
the spaces within the C2O library and
collaborative. An independent library
that hosts eclectic collections that are
rather difficult to find in Surabaya;
C2O exposed us to subjects like history,
gender, film studies, urban issues,
cultural studies and art. It is also
one of the better known, dynamic
community hubs in Surabaya. Its
now equipped with a co-working
space, function gallery, and more, and
allows individuals and organisations
to use them. Aside from operating as
conventional design studio, as part of
C2O; we have also been involved in
some of its programs, such as discussion
groups, research, workshops, festivals
and walking tours. This has given us
plenty of opportunity to be exposed
to encounters and collaborations with
people from diverse backgrounds and
disciplines.
Describe your design process.
It doesnt always start with a solid

concept. Sometimes it can start dull
and shallow. We have to go back and
forth until the whole process and
narrative feels appropriate and makes
sense. Ultimately, we try to have
the end result of the design serve
its purpose, whether pragmatic or
experimental. We cant avoid using the
internet as a major source of reference
and to steal ideal. Its not that we dont
value originality, but our concern is
more with how we can collect, sort,
add and compose a comprehensive yet
relevant framework for every project.
Tell us about the DIY Festival.
The Design-It-Yourself Conference and
Festival started in 2011 to respond the
lack of critical thinking and discourse
among design practitioners and
academics in Surabaya. A collaboration
with C2O and many design entities
in Surabaya, it promotes design as
a universal and trans-disciplinary
method that relates to everyday
lives. It becomes a melting pot
where designers, social activists,

artists, researchers, scientists, makers,
musicians, collectives from many
cities and countries shaped discussions
together with people in Surabaya.
For example, we had Indonesias Eko
Nugroho, the Papermoon Puppet
Theatre, Malaysian architect Kevin
Mark Low, Hong Kong multimedia artist
Kingsley Ng and the late Slamet Abdul
Sjukurthe Surabaya-born father of
Indonesian contemporary musicin the
panelist line-up.
Why work in Surabaya?
When we started to get involved in
city- and community-related projects in
2008, the key players were distanced
and fragmented in Surabaya. Now we
see more and more designers, artists,
everyday people, taking the initiative and
exploring narratives about Surabaya. Its
both an interesting and challenging time
now to live in this city of work. We hope
to expand collaboration and continue to
work experimentally with more people
here.
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designer profile ArchITecT
Das Quadrat
Out of
the box
Das Quadrat, which means the square in
German, is also the name of a Surabaya-based
architecture bureau that was founded by
two friends, Aditya Tan and Enoch Muljono,
who each earned an architecture degree
in Germany. Modern and contemporary
creations that (naturally) include a host
of square-shaped forms are the signature
stylings of the duo. In the email interview
below, the pair collectively describes their
dreams of doing good for their hometown.
INTERVIEW by Barbara hahijary
PhoTo by Das Quadrat Doc.
How did you both enter

architecture?
Aditya followed in the footsteps of his
father, who was also an architect. When
he was a child, he felt delighted every
time his father took him to the projects
he was working on, or played with his
fathers rugos [press-on lettering] or
tried to draw on his fathers drafting
table.
What was your first project
together?
After finishing our studies in Germany
and returning to Indonesia, a friend
asked us to help with the design of
his house, which was about to be
renovated. That was the first project that
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we handled, starting from the design,

material selection through monitoring
the construction.
Which project of yours is most
memorable?
Our first residential project in Pakuwon.
We were lucky that the owner was a
good friend. The house was relatively
large20 by 43 sqm. It gave us some
pressure to finish, especially since it
was our first project. We certainly did
not want to pass up the opportunityor
violate the owners trust.
What do you think about the
development of design in
Surabaya?
Its quite good. The people of

Surabaya have already begun to
appreciate design. The city was once
in a position where the people were
blind to design. Just imagine: Designs
used to be given out for free! They
were included in the price quoted
by a contractor. Now the work of
architects and interior designers
from Surabaya is well known and
appreciated by people both locally
and internationally.
Why open your firm in
Surabaya?
We were born in Surabaya and we
grew up here. What we have gained
from studying and working abroad,
we want to bring home. We want
to push Surabaya forward and give our

contribution to the city.
Surabaya?
Surabaya is well known as an industrial
city. honestly, there are not too many
tourism spots in the citybut when it
comes to culinary tourism, we are a
clear winner. The city is rich in delectable
cuisine. In addition, as a metropolis, the
city has been well designed. Traffic jams
do not frequently happen here. The city is
also relatively safe.
We hope Surabaya can develop itself to
become a more innovative, greener, safer
and more orderly city.
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designer profile ArCHITeCT
Eddiy
Bend It Like
Eddiy
Eddiy is a man of a few words, which stands in
stark contrast to his creations as an architect and
project designer of residences and restaurants,
among many other things, that can be seen
throughout Surabaya. He is well known for his
accent-centred designs, playful colours and
the superb artwork selections that adorn his
architectural and interior design projects. We met
Eddiy at a restaurant he designed near the centre
of Surabaya for a conversation where he discusses
his views on design.
PhoTo by ed Architectural Works
Why pursue architecture?

My father is a contractor who supplies
wood for government projects. That
meant I virtually grew up in the
environment of a workshop, which
piqued my interest in design.
I studied architecture at Petra
Christian University, during which time
I interned for nine months at Han Awal
& Partners in Jakarta. I returned to
Surabaya to finish my studies with the
intention of going back to Jakarta once I
graduated. Unfortunately the May 1998
tragedy prevented me from going to
Jakarta and I decided to start working in
Surabaya.
My first project was to design a home. I
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was still studying in my fourth semester

of university when I started the project,
which I obtained from my uncle, who
happened to own a workshop. That was
quite memorableto be given such huge
responsibility when I was that young
and had practically no experience in the
field.
How did you get started as an
architect?
I graduated from school after the
May 1998 tragedy and the economic
conditions werent that good, especially
to start a new project. Thats why at
first I only considered architecture
as a side job. I tried starting a few
other businesses, including opening
a restaurant for one of our familys
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favourite chefs, but my love for

architecture dragged me back into this
world.
development of design in
Surabaya?
I think the design development here
has been rather slow. The current
trends in home design in Surabaya have
been around in Jakarta for a few years.
Here, the people are quite nervous
to try new ideas, and this has caused
home design to remain relatively the
same over the years.
How do you handle projects and
clients?
In Surabaya, clients who come to
me do not usually bring a concept with

them and tend to be quite accepting of
the ideas of the architect. This makes it
easier for me to do the designsbut I still
have to conduct interviews to find out
the lifestyles and habits of the clients. Of
course, there are clients who come with
a thousand ideas of their own, so that we
have to stop them from going all over the
place and making the design too over the
top. Nevertheless, we have to remember
that these clients are the people who
will use our designs in their daily lives.
Therefore, we should not let our works
become a strange thing for them.
Why live in Surabaya?
My expertise fits with several aspects
of the architecture market in the city.

Surabaya is also relatively comfortable
to live in, probably because the hubs
for public activities are well distributed.
Moreover, the traffic here is more relaxed
and traffic jams are rather fewer in
number. We also have various kinds of
delectable street food here, from rawon,
sate, soto, and, not only one, but several
kinds of fried rice!
What are your hopes for the city?
I hope Surabaya, as a city of commerce,
will not turn into a rigid place, but, on the
contrary, will become a more fluid city,
especially in term of design. In addition,
I hope that this city becomes filled with
culture.
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designer profile ArCHITeCT
Edwin Nafarin
Entertaining
Depths
From the talented architects with impressive portfolios who have been spread
throughout Surabaya, dpavilion entertainment architects Edwin Nafarin clearly
stands out. While other designers have amassed outstanding track records on
residential, office or hospitality projects; Edwin also dabbles in sculpture as well as
theme-park designs. He is also well versed in designing public spaces and master
planning. The element of entertainment, however, remains Edwins trademark.
phoTo by dpavilion Doc.
How did you enter design?

I heard my calling at a time when I
thought that architecture could change
the world and that it could also please a
lot of people.
project?
The restoration work of a heritage
building called Candra Naya on Jalan
Gajah Mada in Jakarta.
What is your most memorable
project?
I am very much impressed with the
theme park projects that I have
completed, such as Jawa Timur Park and
Wisata Bahari Lamongan. Both projects
can please millions of Indonesian people
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from all walks of life. I am happy when

my works can make other people happy.
Whats the most important
stage in design?
Considering how design can give
pleasure to the users.
development of public spaces
in Surabaya as a reflection of its
people?
The development of the city has been
quite good, especially when it comes to
creating a more comfortable experience
for pedestrians. However, a lot of the
details are still far from perfect. I believe
there are still a lot of public places in
Surabaya that need improvement.
How do you view the development

of design in Surabaya?
Its goodand its getting better.
The only thing that bugs me is my
suspicion that a lesson plan for the
architecture of the archipelago has still
not been included in the curriculum for
Indonesian architectural studies, so that
the influence of Western architecture is
still very strong here.
How do you compare public spaces
in Surabaya with those of Malang
or Batu?
The city of Batu is designed to be a
tourist city, because there are still a
lot of public spaces there that can be
developed. Another advantage of Batu
over Surabaya is its remarkable natural
potential.
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designer profile ArChITECT
Enshi Sin
Advancing Design
in Surabaya
Enshi Sin and his team at Enshi Sin Design Works are
well known for their thoughtful creations, especially for
handling large houses. Sin possesses a tasteful sense
aesthetics that he combines with a spatial knowledge
to evoke a comfortable and luxurious feeling in each
house he designs. Not many people know, however,
that he was also involved in the design of a ship. Sin
tells Indonesia Design how he did it all.
INTERVIEW by Barbara hahijary
phoTo by Enshi Sin Doc.
Why pursue architecture?

Ever since I was young, Ive been
interested in spaces, shapes, materials
and techniques. I made for myself all of
the toys and games that I played with as
a child.
Naturally, when I got older and went
to school, I was attracted to architecture
and product design. After graduating
from high school, I only had one thing in
mind: To study architecture. So I entered
Parahyangan Catholic University to get
my degree. Then I continued to learn
about product design at UCLA in the US.
My first project after I finished university
was actually quite complex: The Puri
Matahari Condominium. I represented
the local partner from the owners side
who had already commissioned the
services of New Yorks Brennan Beer
Gorman. My experience in finishing the
project gave me a strong foundation
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in design quality, project/design

management, ethics and professionalism,
as we had to work with professionals from
America, Australia and Japan.
Which project is most memorable for
you?
In addition to my first project, another
that I remember is the interior design
project of an inter-island ferry. We
did a complete overhaul of the boats
interior and part of its exterior. What
was interesting for me was that we had
to plan the design at the same time as
the physical construction because of
time constraints. Everything had to be
decided on the spot: The process had to
be accelerated but still accurate. Some of
the work was even done while the ferry
was underway. Adding to the unique
experience, I found out that, as opposed
to designing a static, conventional object;
it turned out that being inside a moving
ship could make us come up with unusual
design decisions. Take the chandelier that

we designed conventionally, for instance.
Although it was installed using a pipe
structure; after the first voyage, it was
literally changed to a deconstruction
style.
development of design in Surabaya?
In terms of architecture, Surabaya is very
much behind compared to other cities
in the country and abroad. however, in
the past few years, changes have been
apparent in the architecture of private
residences. We have seen more homes
featuring interesting designs. Meanwhile,
better designs have seen in mass
residential projects, apart from the high
number of high-rise buildings, which are
marginalwhere form is created as a result
of minimal appreciation of the value of
design. Gradually, though, we have seen
evidence that people are starting to realise
that good design sells.
In the public sector, however, design is

still limited. In this city, we can only work
and eatthere are not enough options to
enjoy life on the scale of a city. People can
certainly live here, but there are not too
many options to enjoy life.
Why choose to open your firm in
Surabaya?
After returning to Indonesia, I worked
for a while in the property and factory
department of a cigarette company.
After a few years, I resigned. I found that
my clientele list had grown, because
of the network that I nurtured over the
years. So I set up an office in Surabaya.
In the beginning I was doubtful that
people here would pay for my fee. After
a few years, I found out that not only

were they willing to pay, but I had
also managed to instil in them the
fundamental differences between the
roles of architects, interior designers
and landscape designers. Lately the
dinstinctions have extended to lighting
designers and MEP [mechanical,
electrical and plumbing] planners.
Whats interesting about
Surabaya?
Surabaya is an emerging city in
terms of design and architecture.
We can take more part in shaping
its development, including design
appreciation, building design and
creating a sound environment.

Surabaya is the face of eastern
Indonesia, in economics, in lifestyles
and in design development. The younger
generation is the energy and motivator
behind the changes in the citys faade.
The city will grow to be beautiful and
attractive in the future. Now is only the
beginning.
If we want to push Surabaya to be a
more beautiful and a more sustainable
city to live in, the municipal government
needs to adopt a bigger role in guiding
and generating growth. Like most things
in life, the first thing to fulfil is the basic
necessitiesbut we also need to continue
with the next step: Making a liveable,
lovable city.
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designer profile ArcHITecT
Erwin S.
New Designs
for a Better City
Surabaya is home to numerous new
buildings. This is a fact acknowledged by
Erwin S., the Principal of AER Design, whose
work Yello Hotel just opened last year. The
architect tells us how fond he is to design
for the city.

PhoTo by Aer Design Doc.
How did you get into architecture?

I graduated from university during
the [1997-1998] financial crisis in
the country. At that time, economic
development was still struggling,
let alone the field of architecture. I
thought at least I wanted to try doing
something that was connected to the
lessons I studied at school, to keep
learning and to earn some money at
the same time. Lo and behold, this has
gone on until today.
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Tell us about your first project.

My first project was a mall. At
that time I was working for an
architecture firm belonging to
my senior. For my first personal
project, I tried to take up a
residential project.
Which project has been the
most memorable for you?
The Yello Hotel that I finished last
year. It was a collaboration with a
solid team whose members truly
supported one another. The most
memorable thing was the design
process, which I really loved.
Architectural design has a special
value when its in process. Thats
where we grow, learn to improvise,
and especially to learn from our
mistakes.

Surabaya is a unique market. Owners and
clients here are not similar to those from
Jakarta or other cities. This is perhaps an
influence of the segmentation in Surabaya
as an industrial and commercial city. This
is different from say Yogyakarta or Bali,
where the people deal with elements of
art on a daily basis. At the moment,
design development in the city has been
good and appealingespecially after the
emergence of new design bureaus as
the brainchildren of young Surabayan
designers. Their movements are getting
more significant and the ideas are always
freshand sometimes mischievous.
These usually end up being a trigger and
catalyst for the other designers to move
forward and make their own marks. This is
something positive.
Why open your firm in Surabaya?

I have never picked where I would work.
In my mind, wherever there was a job,
I would go and do it as best I could.
With that mind-set, usually the path
will unfold by itself. One job will lead
to another, from one friend to another.
As it turns out, I am still working in this
beloved city of Heroes.
Whats most attractive about
the city for you?
From the point of view of an architect,
Surabaya is full of history and tales.
Architecture is not merely about
buildings. Its also about humans

and their environment. There are
a lot of means that we can use to
learn from Surabaya. Through
photography, for instance, we
can learn about the behaviour
and habits of people in a certain
area. Through sketches, we can
understand the unique reliefs and
atmospheres of colonial buildings
in the old parts of Surabaya. These
things enrich our vocabulary and
will influence how we create a design.

Surabaya has a multitude of mysteries
waiting to be unearthed, learned and
enjoyed.
For Surabaya to remain a city of hope,
especially for young architects. I hope
that in the future, the design climate
of Surabaya will become conducive and
can accommodate the creative ideas of
the young people of the country.
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designer profile ARcHITecT
Ferrel S. Cakranata
Philosophy, Life
and Architecture
For Ferrel S. Cakranata, an architect should possess a
good understanding of the subject and have knowledge
of the philosophy of architecture to guide their designs.
Like one of the individuals who inspired the Surabayabased Ferrel, Richard Neutra once said, The architect
who really designs for a human being has to know a
great deal more than just the Five Canons of Vitruvius.
phoTo by Bagus Tri Laksono &
How did you become interested in

architecture?
I was fortunate to have a sister and
a cousin who studied architecture. I
observed how their mentors gave them
advices and assistance. As I was especially
close to my sister, I was frequently asked
to help with her schoolwork. As a result,
my views on architecture started back
then through pictures and paragraphs
that I came across while helping her.
Luckily, our generation was trained to find
information by reading, because books
were the only sources of information back
then. Reading those books, I discovered
that the true mentor of Indonesian
architecture was Professor van Romondt.
Who were your initial influences?
Alexander Hartanto and Han Awal. I used
to work as personal assistant to Alexander
Hartanto and I also interned for a while
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in the office of Han Awal. The

lessons I learned from working with
them were really impressive and
indispensable.
What books have influenced
your style?
I discovered design philosophy from
John Ormsbee Simonds Landscape
Architecture. It is one of my main
handbooks. I understood that when
we create a design, we should really
be aware of our environment. In the
end we must know the essence of
architecture. We should know when
to apply a certain style and what it
will be used for. I also learned about
Japanese architecture from Katsura:
Tradition and Creation in Japanese
Architecture. Japanese architecture
relies heavily on order, so I, too,
begin my designs with order.
Ferrel S. cakranata Doc.

project?
I got my first job in Surabaya in 1973.
I was still living in Bandung and was
in my final semester of university. I
had to design a big house on a 1,700
square meters of land. In between
my studies, I stole some time to go to
Singapore to seek building materials.
When I graduated, the Indonesian
economy was in a crisis due to the
Pertamina debacle in 1974. At that
time it was really hard to find work
and I was very fortunate to have
had my first project, even before I
graduated from university.
Whats your most memorable
project?
In 1975 I designed and built my
own house entirely from scratch on
Jl. Sukajadi, Bandung. It had sirap
[ironwood shingles] roof, which was

the trend at the time. What made this
project special is that the site allowed me
to explore without restraint. There was
around four metres difference of ground
elevation at the front and the back part
of the site. This project granted me the
opportunity to learn to design and build
as a whole.
Why choose Surabaya?
I worked for 10 years in Bandung after
I graduated, hanging around to find
[design] work. At that time, architects
couldnt just work as designers; we had
to double as building contractors as
well. After a while, I managed to gain
noteworthy clients, but doubling as a
contractor was not easy for me. I gave
my all, and I never felt sorry for

doing so because I had learned a
great deal from the experience.
In 1986, the toll road in Surabaya
was completed, and it gave better
access to Tretes. People from Surabaya
were rushing to build villas, which
meant more work available for
architects. My former client from
Surabaya -whom I had worked for
before graduated, also acquired a
large piece of land in the area to build
a villa, but wasnt pleased with the
designs of others. So he invited me to
do the project. As soon as I saw the
place, I immediately knew it was going
to be a dream project because of the
vast beautiful view, where we could
see as far as the city of Surabaya and
Probolinggo, from the Madura strait

to Mount Bromo. I felt challenged to
make the most of that very special
place.
I ended up designing and building
the whole property, which took
three years to complete with full
support from my client, while my wife
designed and created the landscape.
With only a piece of A4 paper bearing
sketches of an unfinished design, I
got the opportunity to work on the
major project. I honestly felt that this
project was truly my starting point.
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designer profile ArchItEct
Hari Sunarko
The Art of
Architectural
Philosophy
Underscoring every architectural creation is a
philosophy reflecting on art and function as well as
visual design. This is an ethos internalized by Hari
Sunarko, the principal architect of Handal Natsa
Kedhaton, for each project he handles. The East Java
Chapter of the Indonesian Institute of Architects
ensures that each of his designs contain elements of
art, which is an integral part of architecture itself.
PhoTo by Bagus tri Laksono &
How did you enter the world of

architecture?
Since I was in junior high school, I have
been interested in design. During my
time in junior and senior high school,
I also joined painting exhibitions. In
university, I did not choose any other
option but architecture. After I graduated
from university, I never wanted to work
in any other field other than design.
Before, people were of the opinion that
an architect would not be able to earn a
lot of money. But because architectural
design is the only talent I have, I have to
be loyal to this field. In the end, I have
never been tempted to find work as a
contractor or to buy and sell property as
an alternative.
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project?
Even when I was in university, I had
already handled several projects. I had to
work to pay for my tuition. At that time,
I did the design for some living quarters
in Surabaya, one of which was a house in
the Kapas Madya area. After graduating
from university, I worked in the design
department of Pupuk Kaltim for three
years.
Why did you choose a career in
Surabaya?
After getting married, my wife decided
to stay in Surabaya, so thats why I had
to resign from Pupuk Kaltim and move
here. Since I had handled quite a lot
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of projects during my time there, they

actually found it hard to let me go. In
the end, it was decided that they would
allow me to move to Surabaya and keep
on doing the projects of Pupuk Kaltim as
long as I created a design consulting firm
that was a legal business entity. the first
project that we completed under the firm
was a dormitory building in Yogyakarta.
the next one was a housing compound in
East Kalimantan.
What was your most memorable
project?
to design the campus of Universitas
Muhammadiyah in Ponorogo, East Java,
in 2003. the university originally only had
a handful of students, so in the beginning
I was rather doubtful. Not only did the
client want me and my team to polish
this project with only a limited budget,
they wanted to make sure that with the
construction of a new building, more
students would be interested in studying
there. this was one of the projects where
an architectural approach made the build
out successful. It was shown that the
number of students did increase once
the project was finished. the design

solution of the project was not how
good the building was visually. We
managed to offer an awareness that
made students feel proud to study
there. We successfully implemented a
design that satisfied the clients brief
not just one that was only good for
the architect. We are very thankful that
the university has improved since we
completed the construction. Almost
every year, they come back to us to ask
for new designs for new extensions of
the university compound.
Are architecture and design not
always concerned with physical
aspects?
I truly believe that. For instance, when I
have the urge to create a building with
the concept of Javanese architecture,
then I will not only design the physical
faade of the building in the style of
Javanese architecture, but I will try
to do all aspects of the design using
Javanese characteristics. We have
to also think about the non-physical
elements.
Please discuss the artistic elements

in your architectural designs...
Actually, all architects are doing the
same thing. In our designs, sometimes
things need to be custom-designed.
I often have to include artistically
inspired ornaments in the design, such
as for door handles or the artwork.
We regularly involve our partners who
dabble in these respective fields.
Whats your opinion of the
architects of Surabaya?
When I talk about young architects
today compared to the architects in my
time, I believe todays architects are
more remarkable. Before, architects
were limited to government projects.
With the passing of time, people in
Surabaya are beginning to realize that
even a residence will look good when it
is handled professionally by an architect.
I feel that some Surabayan architects
dont really like to publish their works,
or perhaps they do not have the proper
documentation needed to publish them.
I dont know why. they are quite like me,
actually.
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Hidajat Endramukti
Something
Brilliant
The name of Hidajat Endramukti, an acclaimed interior
designer with dozens of years of experience, does not
only belong to Surabaya, where he is currently based. The
graduate of Delft University in The Netherlands has become
a guru for those involved in the Indonesian design scene.
Hidajat started nurturing an interest in heritage buildings
when in high school in his hometown of Malang, East Java.
His numerous projects evince a sophistication that draw upon
Peranakan architecture. Hidajat is also deeply concerned
with the restoration of various projects and other heritage
buildings, many of which have been explored in previous
editions of Indonesia Design.
phoTo by Anton Bagus Tri Laksono

I began to be interested in the design
world after I started high school. At
that time, I enjoyed looking at beautiful
houses, including old ones.
project?
A holiday home that belonged to my
grandfather in Batu, Malang, after I had
recently graduated from [university in]
The Netherlands.
memory?
The de Soematra project and my own
residence in Malang. De Soematra is a
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public building, so it quickly became the

topic of discussion for many people and
has garnered a lot of media attention,
even to this day. De Soematra is a Dutch
colonial structure that we have managed
to restore without too many alterations.
It was possible because the owner was
very cooperative. In the end we came up
with an extremely attractive building.
Whats the inspiration behind
your signature flourish of using
Peranakan elements in your
interior designs?
Actually, that is not always the casebut
I frequently do so because of my interest
in the Peranakan style in Indonesia,
which is rich and varied. I believe that
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this distinctive style can only be found in

Indonesia and Malaysia.
Who is your design role model?
I have many role models. I am very
appreciative of people who do their work
with the utmost passion.
Which is more fun: Finishing the
interior of a residential projector
a commercial building such as a
hotel?
Both are fun to do for meespecially

when the end result for both can be
excellent.
design in Surabaya?
The development of design in
Surabaya has been quite advanced.
Many wonderful young architects are
coming out of this, the second-largest
city in Indonesia, and are working
here.
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designer profile ArcHITEcT
Ivan Priatman
Making
Heritage
Years of working with Jimmy Priatman at Archimetric
encouraged Ivan Priatman to start another architectural
bureau, Ivan Priatman Architecture, specializing in
residential architecture. The son of the senior architect,
Ivan has made his dream a reality at both firms where he
has designed numerous projects worthy of international
attention. In this article, Ivan discusses living and working
in Surabayaand his hopes for the citys future.
PhoTo by Ivan Priatman Architecture
Doc.
What brought you into

architecture?
From the outset, Ive always been
interested in architecture and
have also been very much familiar
with that world, as my father is
an architect. I used to love playing
with 3-dimensional shapes: Folding,
stacking and manipulating the shapes.
I would also observe and learn about
various buildings. Later, I decided to

study about architecture, which gave
me an opportunity to learn more about
buildings and construction. I found
myself growing more attracted to the
field. The more I learned about the
history of architecture, the more I wanted
to become an architect.
Once during my university years, I took
a holiday job in the architecture library
of my campus, which has thousands of
books about architecture and interior
design. I used my time there to read
and browse through the books, just to
look at the pictures. The library housed
architectural works from all around the
world, covering various eras. That was an
experience that encouraged me to pursue
a career in architecture.
project?
During my first few years at PT.
Archimetricaround six years ago to
be exactI handled several projects
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that became my first tasks, namely

The Samator [Surabaya, under
construction], Graha Airi [Surabaya,
built 2013], the DAF Showroom
[Sidoarjo, built 2013] and EtonHouse
International Preschool [Surabaya, built
2014]. At the same time, I also designed
and built my private residence, which
became my first residential project.
memory?
I think all of my projects are
memorabledepending on which
memory we talk about. Designing and
building my private residence was
memorable, in the sense that I could
directly see and experience the whole
process of design and construction.
In the project, for the first time, I was
also able to see myself how my designs
were slowly transformed into reality. It
was thrilling, exhaustingbut exciting
nonetheless.

Surabaya?
Its very exciting. We can see a great
number of Surabayan architects whose
works are greatly esteemed in the
architectural scene of Surabaya, and
even Indonesia. There are a growing
number of wonderful architectural
works in Surabayanot only private
homes, but also restaurants, cafes,
offices and schools, among other
things. As an architect, this is an
exciting time to develop architecture
and design in this city.
Why live and open a firm in
Surabaya?
Surabaya is the city where I was born.
I know the city inside out and I feel

comfortable here. I do my work here
because I want to contribute to make
Surabaya a better city, a city that is
richer in architectural values, a more
beautiful city and a city that is more
environmentally friendlyone building
at a time.
Whats most intriguing about the
city for you?
Surabaya is a dynamic city. It is a
city that is developing into a modern
and complex place. It is still in the
developmental stage, so that it can
decide its own direction and character.
This also means its easier to make
changes for the better. Surabaya
has all the facilities needed to become

a modern city within a comfortable
setting.
I hope Surabaya can be a city that
has integrity and charactera more
advanced city where creativity is at
heart. I hope that Surabaya will be one
of the barometers of the Indonesian
creative industrynot only creativity
that is fabricated or imported, but
true creativity that is born from the
citizens of Surabaya and out of the local
potentials of Surabaya. I hope works of
architecture can be part of Surabayas
character, as well as a cultural heritage
of the city.
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designer profile ArCHITECT
Jimmy Priatman
Synergy with
Energy
The works of Jimmy Priatman and his team at Archimetric,
which he founded in 1988 with partners, can be easily found
throughout Surabaya. The firm is known for its sustainable
and energy-conscious designs, some of which have been
honoured with ASEAN Energy Awards. In this article, the
respected architect tells Indonesia Design how he sees the
city and what he wants to achieve through his designs.
PHOTO by Archimetric Doc.
How did you get into architecture?

Becoming an architect has been my
ambition since I was in junior high
school. After graduating from senior
high school, I immediately enrolled
in architecture to start my formal
education as the first step towards
fulfilling my ambition. It all began
from my amazement in seeing the
beauty of buildings and private
residences that are done aesthetically
using good architectural design.
I designed a private house in Surabaya
for my uncle and his family of three
children.
Which project has been the most
memorable?
Each opportunity is always followed
by a set of challenges that is naturally
different from those posed by the next
one. Managing these challenges, each
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with its own joy and sorrows, is an

interesting journey. It is also a process
of becoming more mature with the
passing of time.
The most memorable building
project was when I handled the
planning for an office building that was
then known as Graha Pangeran. During
the conception stage, the building
site was located in an area where no
other tall buildings were present and
traffic was very hectic. We encountered
several challenges that needed
meticulous and exact solutions. With
the utmost patience and struggleand
coupled with the optimistic spirit from
the buildings ownerthe 15-storey
building was finally completed before
the 1998 Financial Crisis crippled
the national property sector. This
project ended up winning an award as
ASEANs Energy Efficient Building and
was also presented with the National
Architecture Technology Award.

As the countrys second city after Jakarta,
Surabaya has the potential to become
a stage to display architectural works,
from modest houses to flashy commercial
buildings. This is seen especially in the
building of mall-hotel-apartment-office
blocks designed by foreign architects.
This condition obviously has become a
stimulus for local architects to present
their best works.
Yet Surabaya is still different from
Jakarta, especially in terms of its peoples
cultural character, which is more
homogenous, spontaneous and open. The
success of presenting an architectural
work in a place requires an interaction
with the users of architecture in the area
by understanding and acknowledging
their character.
Why open a firm in Surabaya?
Surabaya is where I was born. Since
I was young, this city has been my

roots and the place where I developed
my career as a professional architect.
Here I can both work as a professional
architect and still be involved in the
academic world of architecture, as
well as in other fields that directly
connect to architecture, such as
structural, mechanical and electrical
engineering. The academic world has
also enabled me to interact more with
young architects and become part of
their creative energy. My experience
of living for a few years in Chicago,
which is the third largest city in the US,
has convinced me that wherever we
choose to stay, there is always a chance
for us to present meaningful

architectural work.
Whats the most interesting
aspect of Surabaya?
Maintaining a good quality of life has
become one of the most important
determining factors to stay and
develop my career in Surabaya. At
least here I will not be trapped in
hours of traffic, like in Jakarta. Yet
I can get the same metropolitan
facilities that are available in the
capitalnot to mention the lower cost
of living and good economic growth
here. These are the appealing factors
of Surabaya that compel me to stay.
It is similar to Melbourne or Seattle,

which are not the major cities of their
respective countries, but are still
comfortable enough to live and work in.
I hope that the city will become a
smart city in the future by pushing
forward on smart infrastructure, smart
transportation, smart parking, and
smart buildings to guarantee a better
quality of life for its residents.
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designer profile ARChITECT
Johan Silas
Encouraging
the Kampungs
of Surabaya
Johan Silas is one of several graduates of the Bandung Institute
of Technology (ITB) who initiated the architecture program at
Surabayas 10 November Institute of Technology (ITS). Having
studied in France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK;
Johan has had a career that has been dedicated to urban planning,
especially for the lower-and mid-end residential areas of Surabaya.
For his work, he received a Habitat Scroll of Honour award from
the United Nations. In this article, Johan shares his vision with
Indonesia Design about the city he has been living in since his
teenage years.
INTERVIEW by
What was the story behind the

establishment of the architecture
department at ITS?
As a response to the shift of power
in government and seeing the good
prospects for construction in East Java
and Surabaya, a group of architects who
graduated from ITB took the initiative
to start an architecture department at
three universities. We aimed to create a
workforce of professional architects who
would certainly be needed in that era of
construction. The first to be established
was the department at Bung Karno
University, which later changed its name
to Merdeka University. The one at ITS
followed, and two years later the last
department was established at Petra
Christian University. The establishment of
these architecture departments was based
on faith, dedication and strong will.
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Barbara hahijary
As an architecture graduate, why

focus on urban planning?
The chief of the local Kodam [Military
District Command], who was tasked
with becoming the mayor of Surabaya
after the failed military coup [of 1965],
happened to know me and asked for my
help in creating a team to draft a building
plan for Surabaya. As an army officer he
realised that even a war needs planning,
so a plan for building a city was a must.
By making use of the resources available
from ITS, Airlangga University and IKIP;
we assembled a team that consisted of
young graduates, around 30 years of
age. As a result, in 1970, we finished an
outline plan and it was vetted by the DPRD
[Surabaya City Council]. Actually, three
years later, the Surabaya Master Plan 2000
[MPS 2000] was completed but the DPU
[Public Works Department] wanted some
PhoTo by
Johan Silas Doc.
revisions, which were to be done with the

help of foreign consultants and workforce,
such as in the transportation plan. Finally
in 1978, the MPS 2000 was approved by
the DPRD.
As it turns out, architecture and urban
planning are a [single] entity, like fish and
water, which cant be separated because
they need each other.
What do you think about urban
planning in Surabaya?
Since the administration of mayor
Soekotjo, who began the development
of Surabaya during the start of the New
Order, to [mayor] Poernomo Kasidi and
[incumbent mayor] Tri Rismaharini,
every mayor has been consistent in
administering urban development as
drafted in the MPS 2000. From a structural
point of view, the city has had no
significant changes. What has changed is

the in-fill, because it has been difficult to
predict the challenges and opportunities
we are going to face in the coming years.
As a whole, the RT/RW [neighbourhood
units] of Surabaya in 2014 have adhered
to the MPS 2000, except for several green
areas that have been removed, or that are
almost gone. This has been Surabayas
asset in becoming an ecological city that is
smart and humane.
Whats your opinion of the
local administrations plans for
development?
What is being developed in Surabaya
by the mayor has been empowered
kampungs to improve their economic
condition to reach level of the city. It
is how we have changed a subsistence
economy into an urban economy with
market traits. A lot of the economies of
the empowered kampungs have improved
through their own effort and power, since
the citys economic condition has been
rapidly increasing, although some needed
an extra boost.
This achievement is inescapable
from the bettering of the city. The local
administration, in an extreme move, has
also introduced free schools and health
services. There is also social security for
underprivileged sick people so that they
can get treatment in hospitals.
What has impressed you most

about Surabaya?
The egalitarian nature of the people,
including their openness and strong
solidarity in developing the city.
however, these characteristics are
beginning to fade away. At the
moment, the number of residents
who were not born in Surabaya has
started to surpass the number of local
residents. The presence of kampungs is
needed to maintain and preserve the
traditional character and culture of
Surabaya.
Surabaya needs to go forward on its
own strength, not only for the pride of
the city, but to also show and prove to
everyone that I can, therefore we
can. A lot that we have accomplished
in Surabaya cannot be found in other
cities, for instance our fire department,
which can arrive at the scene of fire

in five to 10 minutes after getting the
call, bringing along with them several
fire engines, water trucks to refill the
fire engines, tankers to supply drinking
water for the ambulances, Public Order
Agency and Community Protection
[Linmas] officers, the police and [stateowned electricity company] PLN, all
of who can respond to a call through
walkie-talkies, which are extremely
inexpensive.
Can Surabaya become a world-class
city?
Surabaya has to move forward to ensure
its position among cities from other
developing nations, such as Korea, Japan
and others, in order to maintain the
dignity and self-esteem of Indonesia.
Today, there are already a lot of other
cities like Surabaya that aim to become
world cities.
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designer profile GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Joshua Alpha Buana
Lost on the
Right Track
Meet Joshua Alpha Buana, an architecture graduate who has made
a name for himself in graphic design thats known in Surabaya and
beyond. Through his graphic design consulting bureau Architec
Graphic Boutique, Joshua has won various prestigious design awards
and handled large projects across the archipelago mostly due
to his hard work, as well as a depth of understanding about the
connections between design and art.
PHOTO by Architec Graphic Boutique
Doc.
How did you grow interested in

graphic design?
Design and drawing have been my
passion since I was a kid. I graduated as
an architect in 1996 and I have always
known that I am not the 9-to-5 kind
of person, so I chose to work on my
own. I began as an assistant lecturer
at my alma mater, Petra Christian
University, for two years and worked
freelance as a graphic design tutor for
a short computer course, as an interior
designer and a consulting illustrator
for an architecture firm. It was during
the monetary crisis and many property
projects were halted because of it.
project?
An apartment in West Surabaya called
the Premier in 1997. The manager was
from Singapore. I didnt know him
before taking on the project. I created
a mock-up of the design and he was
happy about it, but when I printed out
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the design, it was damaged. That was

understandable because I wasnt familiar
with printing techniques then. So I had
to reprint the design. Strangely, after
that, he commissioned me to do some
promotional items. Although I didnt
know him that well, he was the person
who paved the way for me to compose
my portfolio. After that I handled several
considerably larger projects, which I got
from the recommendations of several
satisfied clients.
Whats the story behind you getting
lost?
A friend once made a remark that I
was lost on the right track. When I
was working for the computer course,
the owner suggested that I take a job
designing some brochures, and later
taught me how to calculate production
costs and introduced me to a friend who
ran a printing company. At that time
I was completely oblivious to graphic
design. The typical clients in Surabaya,
when they needed to make brochures,

used to go straight to the printing
company. There was no such thing as a
design fee. So I took my portfolio, which
at that time only consisted of a church
bulletin, and went around to get orders.
From the 20 proposals that I gave out,
only one or two paid off, and it was
probably because the owners were sorry to
When did you start to get serious

about graphic design?
Architec Graphic Boutique was established
in October 1997. I set up my office at
home. The company started small,
without a designer staff for over 11 years.
I did all of the work, from copywriting,
making illustrations to pre-press
supervision by myself with the help of my
printing and repro house partners. Since
then, Architec has maintained a small-size
graphic house character by only hiring
graphic designers and sometimes doing
some outsourcing for the photography,
copywriting and illustration works. So
far we have proudly produced over 8,500
designs.
Whats your
opinion on the
development of
graphic design in
Surabaya?
Its far more
exciting these
days. There is an
abundance of
creative talent.
In this era of the creative economy;
the design world including fashion,
architecture and music has been
getting more appreciation from the
public. The same can be said about
graphic design. Our job is to keep
educating clients and the market about
designs that can change our visual
surroundings for the better, as well as
convey the messages and identities of
our clients in an elegant way.
How are design and art connected?

At the moment, good design is the
ultimate lever a powerful lever that
we all must have, including designers,
companies and clients. From the point
of view of the designer, design is an
intangible asset, for which we dont have
to expend any capital, except our ideas
and creativity, to create a quantum leap
for our business. Try comparing this with
a start-up business in the form of a factory
or a restaurant. For a product, design is
a means to differentiate it from other
products and also to hike up its price
amidst the price war of other similar
products.
How is technology changing the

field?
Success in the design world at the
moment is a combination of creative
design, the ability to translate the
ideas with the help of various graphic
software applications, the expertise to
visually present output to the clients
and brilliant execution of the results.
Before, a designer had to multitask.
Now the profession is more specialised,
all in the name of quality. Before,
printed materials were a must. Now,
design is moving towards the mobile/
digital era. Maybe soon, the digital
portion of the profession will dominate.
see me. Back then I did everything in my

bedroom, so when it came to meetings, I
always used to see clients at their offices.
Has the market for design services

been changing, as well?
Competition has been really tight. You
have to have a unique character and
the speed to learn and explore new
things, especially in the digital era. Fees
tend to be lower these days. Every year,
thousands of DKV [visual communications
and design] graduates look for work or
start their own businesses. You have to
do your own positioning at the level you
desire. Let me put it in simpler words: Do
you want to get paid cheaply and enslave
yourself to finish countless projects? Or
do you want to focus on design quality
and raise your standard fee, then pick
your clients and seize the premium
market?
We have to be the motor for other
designers to appreciate themselves more
and encourage them to have the audacity
to compete in a healthy and professional
way which includes refusing free
pitching and disproportional budget
pressure from clients. What we have built
collectively today will change the face
of the world of design in the future. You
dont have to resort to selling yourself.
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designer profile InTerIOr DeSIgner
Kezia Karin
The
Trendsetter
Since setting up her own firm in 2006,
Kezia Karin has evinced an attention to
detail, proportion, scale and composition
that has unleashed the creative potential
of all her finished designs. Famous
for her adventurous use of colors and
textures, Surabaya-based Karin uses
multi-cultural and historical reference
points that are also hallmarks of her
eclectic style. Talking with Indonesia
Design, Karin discusses her story and
opinions on design in Surabaya.
PhoTo by Kezia Karin Doc.
What brought you into

design?
I think its in the blood. Both
my parents are architects. They
were the ones who introduced
as well as inducedme to the
world of design and art.
What was your first
professional project?
It was a residential project. I did
that more than 10 years ago.
Why set up business in
Surabaya?
I wasnt really planning to
stay in Surabaya, but well, it
happened to be like that.
What one project in your
career offers you the most
profound memory?
I have two. One is a residential
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project in Teluk golf Citraland that

was built around six years ago;
the other is the office of a highend finance company that was just
completed earlier this year. Both
marked milestones in our portfolio
development.
Surabaya?
[Developments in] the last five years
have been rapid and fascinating.
However, I think people still need more
education as to how important the
quality of design and other essentials
are. Design is not only about the look.
Im looking forward to seeing more
young interior designers with their
unique stylesnot just those who go
with the flow or who are designing
just to meet the market trends.
Being different is always better than
following trends set by others.
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designer profile ArcHITEcT
Monica Sutjih
The Iron Lady

Its no easy task to find a woman breaking through the
glass ceiling of the design world in Indonesia. Monica
Sutjih, with more than 30 years of experience as a
contractor, is such a woman, with notable works that
include the renovation of the Majapahit Hotel, as well as
the Westin Hotel, which was rebranded as the JW Marriot
Hotel Surabaya. Monica is used to managing hundreds of
employees. Yet she is not above visiting the sites to ensure
all the details she has envisioned are realised. Throughout
her career, Monica has established a standard of design
that reflects a penchant for the natural, making a name
for herself as an architect and interior designer keen on
adding rustic and industrial-style approaches to her works,
most of which are boutique designs.
phoTo by Bagus Tri Laksono &

Ever since I was a child, I have had a
visual world that profoundly affected me.
Maybe its genetic.
project?
The Majapahit Hotel on Jalan Tunjungan
in Surabaya. It was in 1994 and I was the
contractor for the project, along with a
team from Bent Saverin. I was in charge
of tearing down and reassembling the
structure of the Dutch building, turning
it into a five-star hotel with 150 rooms.
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memory?
Each project has its own unique quality.
In the course of a project, almost every
time I have to make some adjustments,
because there will always be changes in
the process.
Your recent designs feature a
distinct combination of urban and
country styles with an industrial
look. Whats the message you want
to convey?
Essentially, my soul is simple and
natural. Lately, I feel that more people
are beginning to appreciate the meaning
of simplicity. Before, simplicity was
regarded as something straight out of
Monica Sutjih Doc.
a remote village. Now it is more

relatable. Not everyone can accept a
natural concept applied in his or her
home, so for a start I have to merge
that concept with a pretty and simple
character. I translate this message
through my country-home character.
Your works frequently use floral
elements, as in the paintings and
decorative elements on display
in your home. Why flowers?
Flowers are a soul-soothing element
that can convey an aura of beauty.
I think that any kind of flowers will
bring a sense of enjoyment and
pleasure for those who gaze upon
them.

design in Surabaya?
The development of design is happening
really fast. A lot of young architects are
becoming more aware of their works.
What sets architects and interior
designers in Surabaya today apart
from those of 20 years ago?
The mind-set of architects is always
changing, as evident in the transformation
of design following the change in eras,
environmental conditions, and people
themselves. Architects create facilities
for human needs and lives. People can
live happily and comfortably because of
what the architects are creating for them.
In extreme cases, they might even have
crazy livesif the architects create an

incorrect design. Twenty to 25 years ago,
only a handful of people living in Surabaya
could attest to knowing themselves.
Nowadaysalong with the passage of
time and after undergoing trainings and
getting enough references from books,
seminars, soul-training programs, yoga
exercises and the likemore Surabayans
are becoming more aware of their inner
selvesand are starting to realize that
simplicity and comfortability are more
important than mere luxury. Presenting
facilities to support this newfound notion
is our responsibility as architects. Todays
architects should follow the changes of
time and open themselves up to changes
around them.
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designer profile ARCHITECT
Paulus Setyabudi
Space and
Design
Architecture has always brought with it an
understanding that the practice is not merely about
design. This is a notion that has driven architect Paulus
Setyabudi in his work. As a designer with a keen interest
in social issues, Paulus has a profound understanding
of design that shows he enjoys every step of the design
process. Its not surprising to see how his works portray
clear concepts in their design execution.
phoTo by Anton Bagus Tri Laksono
& Paulus Setiabudi Doc.
How did you enter architecture?

Since I was a kid, I have always loved
drawing. In elementary school, I used
to draw realist and naturalist pictures.
I even won a competition in Japan
once. This trained me to pay more
attention to social issues. Because of
my interest in painting, I tried to study
architecture and I ended up loving it.
project?
After I graduated, I was faced with
several major options in my career.
I had an offer to move to Jakarta to
work for a large architecture bureau.
Then I had another offer to teach at my
alma mater, Petra Christian University,
and to design the architecture building
for the school. I was asked to join
their design team and develop several
projects that they had. In the end, I
picked the second offer. To finish the
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project, I collaborated with several

of the lecturers there. The building
was designed in 1996. It took half a
year to plan and two more years to
complete. After it was finished, due
to the financial crisis in the country,
I decided to continue for a masters
degree at the Delft University of
Technology in the Netherlands in
2000.
Whats the most interesting part
the design process?
The success of a project should
be felt by both parties. This is the
key to every successful project. A
design project becomes interesting
when I start to offer my ideas for
the projectnot unlike a marketer.
Each stage of the design process
is interesting. The interesting part
during the first stage is when I
educate my clients about spatial
awareness. During the second stage,

the interesting part is when I tell them
about the services of an architect. In
the third stage, it is when the owner
and designer talk about the design
concept and the style that they
want. Another interesting stage is
when my staff and I conduct internal
brainstorming sessions to come up with
the best designs and ideas. The final
satisfaction I feel in the design process
is when the building is completed and
the client loves it.
How do you characterize
your designs?
My buildings character actually
is a result of the clients demands.
Sensitivity of dimension helps shape
my character. From the layout point of
view, my designs always bear the same
trait: All rooms must be neat and their
dimensions should be proportional.
What I mean by neat is that it is

impossible for me to create circulation
lines and activities that clash. This is
evident in all of my design layouts.
Whats your take on the big-city
problems facing Surabaya?
The problems with Surabaya should
be split into two categories: Function
and infrastructure. Functionally,
the developments in the new areas
of Surabaya seem good. But in the
old parts of the city, development is
relatively scarce. New constructions
are centred in new areas, such as
west Surabaya. But the government
today has been doing a great job in
conducting thorough urban planning

in all areas, both for the middleto-upper class and middle-to-lower
class. The arrangements in small
villages are also considerably good.
For the middle-to-upper sectors,
there could be some improvements
in regulations. For instance, with
high-rise buildings, which are the
trend in Surabaya nowadays, a
developer should follow the rule
against the installation of glass
material that could blind passersby.
The structures should not only
stand as prestigious works. They
must also be concerned with their
surroundings.
Regarding infrastructure, some

efforts to make transportation in
Surabaya more convenient have been
made, including the construction
of ring roads. There are also a lot of
street widenings in the city centre.
One thing that should be boosted is
the citys public transport system.
At the moment, we can say that
mass transportation, such as busses
and commuter trains are no longer
functioning. Regulations to limit the
use of vehicles, especially two-wheeled
vehicles, should also be reinforced,
because we know that the number of
vehicles these days far surpasses the
citys road capacity.
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designer profile ARTIST
Rachmad Priyandoko
Scratch
Attack
While scribble is not a new term in drawing, there
are those not yet in the know. However, the young
artist Rachmad Priyandoko is trying to spread the
virus of the technique through social media. As a
result, more creative names have recently emerged
to make Surabaya more lively and colourful.
phoTo by Rachmad Priyandoko

I love to draw and I realised my drawings
could become something when I was in
senior high school. I used my drawings
and sketches to make stage decorations.
Thats why I am really into the world of
design its always fun to see what Ive
drawn become something valuable and
useful.
project?
As interior design graduate, my first
professional project was making a
perspective interior sketch for a house
in Surabaya. I was a junior designer at a
contractor and they chose me because
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I could draw perspective manually. My

drawings were used as the presentation
material.
What was your most memorable
project?
As an interior designer was when I was
still a student. My teacher chose me
among all of her students to join her
team to build a kitchen set exhibition
at a mall in Surabaya. I drew the
perspective from various points of views
based on her concepts, first for a kitchen
set exhibition, then for a motorcycle
exhibition called Kampong Motor.
It became a sweet memory, because
she convinced me that drawing was an
Doc.
essential part of design. With drawings,

you can make almost anything. All I need
to do is put my concepts on paper to
collaborate with another party, and voila,
my concept becomes reality.
Tell us about your scribble concept...
One day I wanted to make quick drawing
that could still be enjoyed, even though its
irregular lines almost looked like scratches.
I was working as a caricature artist,
besides my job as an interior designer. I
used a lot of colour to make every inch of
my drawings look real. One day I changed
the way I drew. I swapped hatch lines for
scratch lines to make a shadow effect
and the results were quite amazing.
Even my friend said that my drawing was
different yet wonderful. He mentioned
that the technique I used was called
scribbling. He made me search online and
I found a lot of foreign artist used this
technique, such as Vince Low a famous
scribble artist from Malaysia. He has
dyslexia and scribble drawing helps him.
My scribbling is not only done on
paper but also other media. In my last
exhibition, called Ampyang in May,
I used various media to make

scribbles. I used wire, cassettes,
thread, plastic covers and car parts.
I used pens, acrylics, markers and
much more. I use an application like
Sketchbook Express on my tablet so I
can scribble anywhere and anytime I
want.
I found that scribbling really helps
save time, especially when I need to
make a quick sketch for a presentation.
I also joined Urban Sketcher Surabaya
(USS) and I use scribbling as my
signature sign. My latest experiment is
scribbling with a CMYK technique. I
use four colors: Cyan, magenta, yellow
and black. I believe scribbling can be
done on any surface if you have the
right tools.
Who are your design role models?
I like LK Bing. Although he knows a
lot of drawing techniques, he has
own style. I enjoy the beauty of his
lines even though they just look like
scratches. Sudarman Angir has a
different style from LK Bing, because
he loves detail. He can explain to me
a lot of theories because he experienced

it himself and made the proper notes.
He can easily tell you what kind of lines
you produce, if you use a pen, a branch,
wood or more. He also encourages me to
make experiments with my scribbling and
in what media I should use for the next
project, what tools I should try and so on.
Vince Low, as I mentioned before, I just
love his scribble techniques. He is famous
for his scribbling and I want to be like him.
How has design matured in Surabaya
in the last decade?
Its been quite promising and developing
I think. Competition is in our blood.
This digital era helps us a lot to make
connections, so we can share our
works and discuss over a social media.
Sometimes we can make a good
collaboration on a project, and even
make great collaborations in other fields,
such as movies, education, animation
and so on. We have no time to make any
enemies, because we are busy to develop
ourselves in becoming good designers.
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Ricky Go
Integrity,
Space and
Nature
Creating a design masterpiece is one thing. Finding
a design that can satisfy both owner and creator
is another, and even more important, thing. Ricky
Gunawan, also known as Ricky Go, is known for
projects that can help users and occupants live better
lives through an approach thats sensitive to space
and nature. His adherence to those concepts has
justified his reputation as an architect.
phoTo by Ricky Go Architect Doc.

I helped some consultants in Surabaya
and Jakarta as a 3D artist. From this
experience, I could see the appeal of the
design process, which made me want to
join the industry.
A dwelling with the dimensions of
around 600 sqm. The owner had
true love of Bali, so he wanted to
bring a Balinese ambience to his
home. Through this project, I had the
pleasant opportunity to experiment
with blueprints and the use of local
materials.
Which project has been most
memorable?
This house in the Citraland area in
Surabaya, where the design process
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took a long time. This made

it possible for the owner to
thoroughly think about every
function in his house. He
was even present during the
construction stage. His insistence
on observing the construction
and design processes helped
make the house an excellent
place to live.
Its obvious that you think
nature and space are critical
in design. Why?
The environment and space are
two things that have become the
main elements of my designs.
Both elements ensure that our
designs are uniquenot one of
our buildings is the same. The
need for space differs from one
person to the nextespecially
when we include the uniqueness
of each location and its surroundings.

You can say that it is nature that helps
shape my architectural works.
What makes an architect good?
For a long time, I have believed that
good architecture can change the life
of someone or a group of people for
the better. Architecture is successful
when it can interact well with users,
occupants and even the environment
to truly create better lives.
How do you see the development
of design in Surabaya?
Surabayas design and architecture
industry has been really improved
compared to 10 years ago. More
people in Surabaya understand the
role of architects in constructing a
building. I am optimistic that in a
few years there will be more creative
designs that will grace Surabaya with
their presence.
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designer profile INTERIoR DESIgNER
Ronald Humardani
Superior
Interior
Born and raised in Surabaya, Ronald Humardani
says that he knows the city inside out. A passion
for entrepreneurship and interior design led
him to establish his firm, R/H Studio, in the
city. Ronald speaks with Indonesia Design about
Surabaya and the state of the local scene.
IntervIew by Barbara Hahijary
Photo by R/H Studio Doc.

To put it simply, since I was a child I have
always loved beauty and orderliness.
When I was in first grade in elementary
school, I decided firmly that I was going
to be an interior designer. Since then, I
have always tried to find out about the
latest updates and development in the
world of interior design.
A private residence in East Surabaya.
memory?
My first solo project always brings back
fond memories. I started the project
right after I graduated from university.
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As a fresh graduate, it felt wonderful

to obtain a clients full trust for the
first time. Not to mention that I
was very young and had virtually no
experience. Nevertheless, the client
was satisfied with the project and with
my work in general. To this day, they
are still one of my loyal clients.
Why live and work in

Surabaya?
I see a large potential for interior
design that can be improved in
the cityespecially considering
the increasing enthusiasm and
appreciation of the people with
regards to interior design.

Surabaya?
Surabaya has made some pretty good
improvements in the design world.
This is evident from the growing
appreciation and interest of the
Surabayan people with regard to
interior design, for instance by opting
to use, and appreciating, the services
of interior designers.

the city?
As the second-largest city in
Indonesia, Surabaya has managed to
maintain its strong cultural legacy.
The city also has good, organized and
clean urban planning. The people
are friendly, a trait that stems from a
tradition of family togetherness that
they are still holding fast to.

I want Surabaya to become the benchmark for
interior design, even on a global scale. Surabaya can
become a modern metropolis that remains steeped
in culture and traditions that has been passed down
from generation to generation. I truly hope that the
architectural and interior design icons of Surabaya can
attract international attention, especially the works of
arek Suroboyo [Surabaya locals].
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designer profile CONTRACTOR
Soemargono Citro
Make Dreams
into Reality
Construction plays a big part in architectureturning
design into reality. Its a sentiment shared by Soemargono
Citro, who in 1983 established a construction firm named
Cartide, which is a portmanteau of the words construction,
architecture and interior design. Soemargono and his
team have since made names for themselves as some of
the most respected contractors for residential projects.
In the interview, he talks about his work in the field and
construction in Surabaya.
PhoTo by Bagus Tri Laksono and
Cartide Doc.
How did you get your start in the

field?
In the beginning, I had an interest in
the world of construction, which I later
studied formally in civil engineering at
university. After graduation, I continued
and got a job in the same field.
What was it like at the start?
Each new beginning is always difficult,
but when we think of each challenge
and each failure as a learning process,
in the end nothing will feel too hard.
Does size always matter in
construction?
The most important thing is not the
size, but a focused and coordinated
system to finish each job well. That has
become our main work principle so far.
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Which type of project is

most interesting, residential,
commercial or mixed-use?
While each job comes with its own
typical problems, perhaps my team
and I feel that residential projects
pose a bigger challenge. We have to
make the clientsmeaning each of the
people involvedtruly satisfied.
in Surabaya, both for mixed-use

developments and residential
projects?
The large number of mixed-use
developments and residential projects
has made Surabaya a more organised
and modern place. Coupled with good
infrastructure, the economic condition
of Surabaya will surely improve rapidly.

development in Surabaya?
Surabaya is a city where the pace
of development is never stagnant. I
believe that in the future, Surabaya
will become a more promising place
to be.
What about trends in

construction? Are there certain
materials or styles that have been
preferred?
The building trends in Surabaya
at the moment tend toward the
compact with more awareness about
environmentally friendly materials.
Actually, there are a lot of design
styles in play herewhich is perfectly

large number of developments
fine, as long as they are applied with respect to the

surroundings and by considering the size of the land.
How about trends in sustainable architecture
and environmental sensitivity?
Of course this should be considered. In addition
to being good for the environment and urban
development, this will help people feel more
comfortable and allow them to live a healthier life.
How do you educate clients in Surabaya about
these trends?
In my experience, clients in Surabaya are
broadminded and knowledgeable. It is always nice
to brainstorm with them to churn out good ideas
regarding how to best develop their properties.
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Sonny Njonoriswondo &

Aditya K. Njonoriswondo
The
Distinct
Duo
Teaming up two architects, each of
who has a signature style, on a single
project is no easy task. The pairing
will depend on chemistry. However,
the competence of the father/son
duo of Sonny Njonoriswondo and
Aditya K. Njonoriswondo is proof
that such collaborations can produce
distinct and exquisiteresults.
Sonnys and Adityas works are found
in abundance throughout Malang
and Surabaya, East Java; in Jakarta
and as far as Bali. Their projects are all
compelling variations on the norms of
architecture, despite an omnipresent
contrast of maximalist and minimalist
elementssomething that the pair
attributes to a commitment to design
aesthetics above all.

Sonny (S): I began to be interested
in the world of design when I was in
junior high school. I started to find
building designs, especially home
designs, appealing.
Aditya (A): I also became interested
in design when I was in junior high
school, because every day I was
exposed to my fathers works in the
studio.

phoTo by Sonny and Sons Doc.
What one project in your

careers offers the most profound
memory?
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What was your first father/son

collaboration?
S: The first project that we did
together was the design of a residence
in Pakuwon, Surabaya. At that time
we worked together, right after Aditya
got his masters degree in architecture
from a university in Sydney, Australia.
S: Weve finished quite a large

number of projects together. Each
has its own story and challenges.
We feel content and thankful
whenever we are able to realise
[client] demands according to the
norms of architecture and within a
reasonable cost. For me the most
memorable project is the Villa
W project in Tretes [East Java],
because the project stands on a
rather tricky contour and we had
to implement the design onto the
sites landscape.
How do you synthesise two
distinct architectural styles in
a single project?
A: We handle a project with
the aim to realise the theme
requested by the owner or client.
My father tends to go with his
elaborate style, while I prefer a
minimalistic look.
Youre designers and entrepreneurs.

Which is more interesting?
S: Both are fun to do, because each
comes with its own set of challenges.
As designers, we are required to apply
the idealism we have learned in school
and to turn ideas into something
phenomenal. On the other hand, as
entrepreneurs we hope to gain profit in
everything we do. For us who have been
given the chance to do both, we are
adopting the philosophy to do our best

and to make the best work possible.
More than anything, it is imperative
that we dont sacrifice esthetic for
mere financial profits.
Surabaya?
S: Its very promising. There are a lot
of young architects who have created
progressive works.
How about Surabayas young

architects?
S: They are quite good. Going
forward, there are a lot of
challenges to face. I hope young
architects here have their own
distinct styles and ideas in order to
improve the architecture scene in
Surabaya. I also hope that together
we can uphold good work ethics in
our line of work.
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designer profile INTErIor DESIgNEr
Sylvia Herawati
Aesthetics
and Function
Sylvia Herawati is an interior designer with a host
of sophisticated residential, office, and commercial
projects under her belt. As principal and project
director of Lighthouse Interior, Sylvia is noted for
using strong functional elements in her designsand
for creating a beauty that goes beyond the aesthetic.
A background education in architecture has also given
Sylvia impeccable taste and a sense of space that has
added to her impressive portfolio.
phoTo by Lighthouse Interior

Ever since I was a child, I have been
interested in art, such as painting,
making handicrafts, and so onanything
connected to beauty. This interest grew
when I began observing the unique and
beautiful shapes of buildings, which
led me to study architecture. Currently
I am focusing on interior design. With
interior design, we can directly offer soul
and ambience so that the client or the
public can feel a more tangible presence
of design. This is achieved through the
realisation of the overall design concept
and the small details of the interior
designs that we create.
memory?
Every project has its own story and is
memorable in its own way. Every project
is a set of processes. Sometimes in the
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beginning everything goes well and all

is fun; but at the finish, some surprises
might come up and cause stress and
headaches. Sometimes, its the other
way around. No matter what, after
I finish a project I can usually laugh
when I reminisce about it.
Whats the most important factor
in designing an interior?
I have to know about the needs and
habits of the users or clients. Even
if we make a great design; if it is
not compatible with a users needs
or habits, then they will not feel
comfortable. In the beginning, I
will allocate time before the design
process begins to interview the users
or clients. I will learn about what they
truly require and become familiar with
their daily routines. These factors are
linked to the design that I will create.
As a designer, we sometimes have to
Doc.
hold our ego back. Designers often forget

that it is not us who will use the design,
but our clients.
Are there absolutes when it
comes to design?
There is no right or wrong in a design.
It is a matter of taste and esthetics.
However, in interior design we cannot
forget about function. The right design
is a design that is excellent both
esthetically and functionally.
design in Surabaya?
The development of design in Surabaya,
especially in the field of interior design,
has been really fast. We can see a variety
of interior styles when we go around
Surabaya, from modern to minimalist,
American classic, rustic industrialist and
much more. Everything is available in
Surabaya.
How do you view the

development of the design world
in Surabaya?
Basically the design development in
Surabaya is growing favourably along
with the changes of time and trend.
This has prompted the people, not
only designers, to start appreciating
the world of creative industry, which is
a positive thing for the design world.
How has the local appreciation of
working with an interior designer
for residential projectschanged
over the last decade?
The people of Surabaya are more
receptive to using the services of

interior designers. For the past five
years, far more people in Surabaya
have recognised the importance
of interior designers in building
their homes or offices. They are far
more appreciative of the services
of interior designers, especially
the young of Surabaya. They have
begun to realise that without these
services, it will be difficult for them
to realise the good and thorough
interior concept and ambience
that they have imagined. They
understand that the procurement of
desired objects or furniture pieces
does not necessarily mean a good

realisation of interior concept and
ambience.
Several clients have said that it is
hard to design an interior and obtain
the results they have envisioned
without an interior designer. A lot of
these acknowledgements come from
the comparison made between a
house or office that was designed by
the owner and those designed by an
interior designer. The difference can
sometimes be huge. The middle class is
also beginning to follow suit.
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designer profile InTerIor DeSIGner
Valdy Wijaya
Live
and Learn
Surabaya has been blessed by a host of burgeoning
young talents in the design world who have been
charming the public with their distinct approaches. One
of these talents is Valdy Wijaya, of Valvonne Interior, a
designer who began his career in 1996. Specializing in
apartments and residences, Valdy worked for a design
firm for 11 years before establishing his own company in
2007. A willingness to keep learning as he accumulated
ever-more impressive projects has ensured Valdys status
as one of the most promising young interior designers in
Surabaya, as well as Indonesia.

PhoTo by Valvonne Interior Doc.

I was inspired by my fathers hobbies
and skills in creating DIY wooden
handicrafts when I was a child. I was
further intrigued when I observed the
details of interior designs in several
buildings I saw at that time. Since then,
Ive been interested in learning about
interior designand have been enjoying
it thoroughly.
many people, different characters

and personal needs. The experience
has helped me improve myself in
understanding the needs of different
residential projects from era to era.
From residential designs, my basic
conceptwhich is to create a homey
ambiencealso continues into the
design of public areas and eventually
became my trademark design concept.
Do demanding clients sharpen a

designers talents and bring out a
distinctive character?
In dealing with apartments and
residential projects, I have to deal with
Whats the most interesting

aspect of design?
The formation of a design concept.
Gathering the ideas and concepts of
the architects in charge of a project
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and putting them together with the

needs of the clients. This continues
with the process of creating the
design, selecting the product and
communicating with the clientthe
whole lot from acquiring materials
to the setting process. The point
value of the design happens when a
client can be looped into the ideas of
my design and then work together
to achieve the result that matches
the initial design concept. Along
the way, with each project, I have
become aware that I am still in the
process of learningand will need to
keep learning.
following the latest developments in

design, along with the artistic values
that we offer. This is evident in their
preference of products from select
designer lines as well as fine art
pieces.
What do you want to emphasise in
your designs?
A tropical and homey theme because of
this one reason: I love a tranquil setting.
I believe that something simple will be
able to produce an elegant result.
Surabaya?
The design scene in Surabaya has been

far more developed compared to five
or 10 years ago. This is because of,
among other reasons, the emergence
of a number of young designers who
are extremely creative and full of
innovation. The people of Surabaya
themselves are beginning to realise
the value of a design and are slowly
Whats different about clients

from Surabaya?
In comparison with the people in the
capital, the people of Surabaya and
its surrounding areas need some extra
time to process when presented with
design ideas and solutions. Generally
they are starting to open up to current
advancements in design.
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designer profile InTeRIoR DeSIGneR
Yohannes Mochtar
Coming
Home
Spending 23 years in the US did not deter
Yohannes Mochtar from returning to his
hometown of Surabaya. In less than three years,
Yohannes has established himself as one of the
citys most sought-after designers, liked by both
developers and hospitality chain groups. Here,
Yohannes shares his homecoming story and how
he built his career as an interior designer from
scratch.
PhoTo by Renovatio design studio
Doc.
How did you enter architecture?

Ive been interested in architecture
since I was a child, which is why I
pursued an education in interior
architecture and building construction
management. Upon graduating, I
did not work in the field and instead
decided to try my luck in finance and
trading. At that time, I worked for the
worlds leading company in the field.
But my original passion kept beckoning
to me. Finally, I started to dabble in the
property business. I renovated houses
before selling them for a better price.
After that, I made up my mind to have a
career in the design industry.
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What brought you back to

Surabaya?
My family asked me to return
here after 23 years in the US.
Before I fully settled here, there
was a time when I had to travel
back and forth between Surabaya
and Singapore because I also had
several residential projects there,
especially penthouses. I used that
time as a transitional moment
before permanently moving
here. Although Surabaya was my
hometown, the truth was that I
hadnt lived here for a very long
time.
What was your first project in

Surabaya? What are some of your
other projects?
My first project was my own apartment
in The Vue of Ciputra World Surabaya.
That apartment was eventually
used as a model apartment by the
Ciputra team for their publication and
marketing tools.
I was also involved in designing the
Registry Fine Collection in its inaugural
stage. After that, everything just came
my way, including several residential
projects. I have also been handling
several hotel projects, including
the extension of the Mercure Grand
Mirama Surabaya, as well as several show

units for renowned developers, such as
VieLoft at Ciputra World Surabaya.
Whats in been like to work with the
Ciputra Group and Accor?
I was also very happy to have earned
some appreciation from Ciputra World
Surabaya for my apartment designs,
as well to have been given the chance
to design the show unit for their latest
SoHo [small office/home office] project.
Regarding the Grand Mirama, I was
actually pretty surprised with their

decision to commission me. Initially, I
was only invited to design the Trimurti
Restaurant, which is the breakfast
restaurant of the hotel. Later, I was
also included in the interior design
project of the extension as a whole,
including the guest rooms, function
hall and ebisu Japanese Restaurant.
What are the challenges of
working in Surabaya?
For me personally, it is because I
am a new player in the city. I

had to start from the bottom
to become a designer, because
the process of design will always
start with materials selection and
construction monitoring. Just
imagine I had only recently arrived
in the city and did not know any
vendors or contractors. However,
I have been blessed with amiable
and welcoming business partners,
which made it much easier for me
to do my job.
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designer profile ARCHITeCT
Yuli Kalson Sagala
Young
and Unique
Nothing is standard in the design portfolio of Yuli Kalson
Sagala of KsAD. Yulis belief in the unique nature of every
project is reflected in the unique, always different approaches
hes developed. With a career that includes a stint at DP
Architects Singapore and COXRichardson Sydney, Yuli is also
known as one of the founders of deMaya, a community for
young designers in Surabaya.
INTERVIEW by
When did you enter the

design world?
When I was in senior high school. There
was a competition to design the banner
for an August 17th event. I was fully
involved in the design, from creating the
concept, making the graphics, colouring
and editorial through to the execution.
After that, I became interested in
everything that is connected to creativity
and design. I diligently tried to practice
drawing by copying the pictures of
others, practiced sketching by myself,
writing calligraphy and even dabbling in
black-and-white painting. I also started a
small business selling peoples likeness in
sketches or paintings that I created using
pencil, Cont crayon or charcoal.
project?
I was still in my 6th semester of
university. I was working for a designand-build contractor as a drafter while
finishing school. I attended class from
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Anton Adianto
morning until afternoon, and then went

to work until late evening. One morning,
at 11 a.m., my boss called me to his office
and asked me to help him create a design
idea for an office project on Jalan Basuki
Rahmat in Surabaya. He asked me to hand
draw a sketch because later that dayat 2
p.m. to be exacthe had to meet the client
and show him his design idea. So I helped
him and as it turned out, the meeting was
concluded in less than five minutes and it
was fortunate that the client was able to
understand the sketches and immediately
took a liking to one of the options that I
had made. At once, he asked the company
to draft a more detailed design so that it
could be realised right away.
As a professional architect I did my
first project in 2006. A friend asked me to
design a new residence for his family. The
project was quite interesting. The client
was relatively open to the design ideas
that I floated as a recently graduated
architect. One unique idea that I offered
was to create a screen made of granite
phoTo by
KsAD Doc.
tile, a material that is typically used for

floors. This material was then installed
as screens on both sides of the building,
facing outside and inside. By using this
cool material for the screen, the heat
of the sun that came from the north and
west could be significantly reduced, so
that it was quite comfortable to sit on the
balcony even under the blazing daylight.

offers the most profound memory?
One project that gave me a different
sense was the Arjuna Hotel in Batu,
Malang [in east Java]. The project
was actually developed as a contest
submission and we were picked as the
winner. The reason why the project was
unique and challenging was that the
owner was open-minded and decided
to go with our designeven though it
was quite different from most budget
hotels in the industry and was unique
compared to the [other] proposals.
We created a composition of hotel
rooms unlike the usual compartmentlike arrangements on a train. We
separated rooms into pairs, so that each
had plenty of space for openings to
allow for optimal cross circulation. The
approach made for a leaner mass for the
building, neither too massive nor too
bulky. each window had a different size
and position. Another one of our unique
offerings was a proposal to pull back
the building 16 meters from the road
to provide an open area at the front as
a communal space. It also served as
the projects contribution to the city by
providing a node for urban pedestrians.
every member of the team was involved
in the project, from the brainstorming
process through to the execution of the
working sketches. even the office boy
helped to create the model for mass
study.
Why add product design to KsADs

repertoire of creating architectural
and interior designs?
Architecture is not merely about buildings.
It is not only about shapes. Architecture is
concerned with the values of a room, the
building environment and also the needs
of the people living inside. As a result, the
contents of a room are also significant.
This is why the early stages of research
and analysis are extremely important.
For instance, in the context of the
renovation of a guesthouse in Kediri [in
east Java], we saw that there were a lot
of leftover materials from the project that
could be reused in a different design. We
decided to use the materials for customdesigned ornaments and furniture pieces,
so that there was no need to buy readymade items. We redesigned the palette
timber into hanging lamps, headboards,
bedside tables, dining tables and much
more. The disassembled floors were
turned into stepping stones. We even
did not take apart the old hand-operated
water pump, which was repurposed as a
piece of artwork and became a part of the
new design.
Whats your take on the evolution
of design in the city since you cofounded the deMaya for young
designers in Surabaya in 2006?
Ten years ago, internet access was not
as easily obtained as it is today. We used
to spend our time and energy to meet,
gather, hold discussions and even create

design-sharing events by snatching
famed designers or architects from
Surabaya or other cities. Activities by
these kinds of guerrilla communities are
quite unheard of today, probably because
the need has been reduced by the internet
and the broad reach of social media.
The rate of development of young
designers in Surabaya has now increased
rapidly and comes in various forms.
But the most important element of any
community is regeneration. This is the one
element that we have missed, as deMaya
has now been quite dormant. I hope in
the future there will be future generations
that will create similar communities,
because this is where the fast-moving
exchange of knowledge, experience and
enlightenment happens.
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cool hangout
01
Pastries, Cakes
and More
Chef and restaurateur Victor Laksmono has brought
a mom-and-pop coffee shop concept to the city of
Surabaya. At Tootoomoo, the concept takes foodies on an
adventure of flavours, from light bites to heavy meals.
Story by Aulia R. Sungkar
Taking a break to enjoy coffee and tea after a long day at work
helps us to relax. At Tootoomoo, the menu lists a variety of
afternoon treats to suit everyones taste, ranging from pastries
and cakes to tarts and breads, including charcoal whole grain
sunflower seeds that are not available elsewhere.
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03
05
04
From the patisserie menu, we sampled a

durian mousse cake that paired well with
an avocado chocolate ice. Meanwhile
the Sunshine mouth-watering lemon
zest pie can be deliciously accompanied
by a hot or an iced beverage. The
three items are just a few of the chefs
recommendations.
With over a decade of culinary
prowess under his belt, Chef Victor
Laksmono created a menu full of
signature items that make for a tempting
dining experience.
Victor gained skill working at various
bakeries and patisseries in different parts
of the world, including California, where
he grew up, as well as a stint in Seoul,
South Korea.
Tootoomoo opened its doors in 2014
before moving to its current site, on Jl.
Untung Suropati No. 63, to expand the
business. We wanted to apply a momand-pop pastry shop concept with a

more varied menu. We are still focused
on our patisserie menu, but at the same
time we wanted to create the comfort of
a family-oriented dining atmosphere,
Victor said.
Tootoomoo is open from 9 a.m. to
10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday and
offers varied items such as burgers, rice
platters, pastas and desserts.
The restaurant is designed with
simple yet modern decorations that
foster a homey and family-oriented
ambience. The choice of bright colours
also creates a more spacious feel.
Tootoomoo is an ideal hangout for
youngsters, couples with kids, families
and even business people.
Seating around 60, the restaurant
also features a private room suitable
01 The bakery section

02 Sunshine lemon zest
pie
03 Durian mousse
04 Home-baked meatballs
with charcoal whole
grain sunflower seeds
on the side
05 A private room for
various gatherings and
special occassions
for a small gathering. Theres also an

outdoor area that can accommodate up
to 30 diners.
If you have experienced living in the
US, you might crave some of the food
that Tootoomoo is now serving. Just get
the Gringo Breakfast Burritos from
the Wake Me Up menu, home-baked
meatballs from the starters menu or the
Meat Lovers Burger.
The food may help you reminisce,
but Chef Victor has his own recipes that
make his food stand out. His culinary
expertise is the engine that has made
Tootoomoo a new destination for
Surabayas dining scene.
Tootoomoo Patisserie
Jl. Untung Suropati No. 63 Surabaya
T +6231 568 8064
M +62815 1115 2018
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design event
Seven
Scenes
Back for a seventh
WHAT
year in 2016,
ICAD returns
the Indonesian
WHE N
Contemporary
7 October - 7
December 2016
Art and Design
WHE RE
festival is bigger
grandkemang hotel,
and better than
South Jakarta
ever. The festival is
collaborating with
seven renowned
artists for exhibitions
under the theme of Seven Scenes
with curator Hafiz Rancajale. The artists
are Agung Kurniawan, Budi Pradono,
Eko Nugroho, Hermawan Tanzil,
Oscar Lawalata, Tita Salina and the
Tromarama collective. Seven Scenes
aims to inspire public to see differences
in the city as a way to express art and
designs. Other designers and artists are
participating in fringe and merchandising
exhibitions. Discussions on design, art,
craftsmanship and film are slated with
speakers including Ricky Pesik from
the Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf),
Farah Wardani from the National Gallery
Singapore, Timmy Chou from Akuma
Design in Taiwan and the Italian architect
Francesco Librizzi.
ICAD is presented by the Indonesian
Design+Art Foundation, with support
from Bekraf, Artuta Insanindo, the Mesa
Hotel and Resorts and the grandkemang
hotel Jakarta.
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design event
The Colours
of Indonesia
For 10 days starting
on 15 September
An ID 12 Exhibition:
2016, Senayan Citys
The Colours of
Indonesia
atrium welcomed
WHEN
visitors to wander
15-25 September
around The Colours of
2016
Indonesia, an interior
WHERE
Senayan City, South
design exhibition
Jakarta
showcasing the works
of ID12, a group of
interior designers
consisting of Agam Riadi, Anita Beontarman,
Ary Juwono, Eko Priharseno, Vivianne Faye,
Joke Roos, Prasetio Budhi, Reza Wahyudi,
Roland Adam, Sammy Hendramianto S.,
Shirley Gouw and Yuni Jie.
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The second annual exhibition was themed

Hotel No. 12, whereby the talents created
and decorated a mock-up of a hotel, including
areas like the bedroom, cafe, business lounge,
reception, suite, lobby and more. Though
each room reflected the respective designers
style and taste, they all carried an Indonesian
flair and became one cohesively designed
project.
Triawan Munaf, head of the Creative
Economy Agency, opened the event with
Veri Y. Setiady, CEO of Senayan City, and Ary
Juwono as the chairman of The Colours of
Indonesia 2016.
World of
Dreams
The Pullman Bali
Legian Nirwana
Art Exhibition
recently launched
W H EN
its 12th Pullman
27 September Exhibition,
11 December 2016
W H ERE
showcasing the
Pullman Bali Legian
works The Racing
Nirwana, Bali
Extinction and
The Angels In My
Hair, in addition
to several other creations. The exhibition,
titled DREAMWORLD was presented as part
of the launch of the Artist Playground by
Pullman concept, which aims to facilitate the
implementation of arts within the hotel.
DREAMWORLD features the Dutch artist
Irene Hoff, who worked in collaboration with
the collective View From A Cloud, which
fosters talents internationally and in Bali.
During the opening event, Pullman Bali
Legian Nirwana presented a combination
of contemporary art, fashion and food that
involved talents such as the Bali-based label
W H AT
Lily Jean and the famous hair

stylist Rob Peetom.
The DREAMWORLD
exhibition blends collage style
pop art with modern and
traditional Asian and World
imagery and symbolism.
Catering to the business
and leisure traveller, the
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
is near the heartbeat of Balis
entertainment and shopping
district. Its beautifully
constructed frangipani-shaped
architecture gives the layout of
the Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
a rustically unique charm with
prime positioning on the more
favoured end of Kuta and Legian
Beaches. The DREAMWORLD
exhibition runs from 27
September until 11 December
2016.
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design event
Cultivating
Creative
Spirit
W H AT
Creative Economy
Agency (Bekraf)
Press Conferences
WHEN
30-31 August 2016

WHERE
dia.lo.gue; Kemang,
South Jakarta
The leaders of the Creative

Economy Agency recently showed
their support of Indonesians
who have been going abroad to
exhibit or perform at international
events. Among those recognized
was a team that went to Adelaide,
Australia, to perform at the OzAsia
Festival from 20 to 26 September
2016. The annual event is Australias premier

international arts festival focused on Asia. The
team comprised the Eyuser Art Group, Riau
Rhythm Chambers Indonesia and Ega Robot.
During the press conference, Bekraf marketing
official Joshua Simandjuntak said the agency
also supported the Dwipantara Arts Creative
Group, which went to Paris, France, for the
Cultures Croisees Festival in Ile-de-France from
29 June to 15 July 2016, and the Jombang Arts
Group, which went to Takamatsu, Japan, for
the Asian Performing Arts Market in Setouchi
from 22 to 31 July 2016. We have countless
talents that are good for international
audiences. We will keep on finding the very
good ones to represent Indonesian performing
arts to the world, Joshua said.
Bekraf officials also showed their support
for the architects, artists and designers
who representated Indonesia at the London
Design Biennale (LDB) 2016. This prestigious
UK design event was held at the Somerset
House from 7 to 29 September 2016, with the
participation of local talents such as Irwan
Ahmett, Bagus Pandega, Yola Yulifanti, Adi
Purnomo, Suyeni, Agra Satria, Fandy Susanto,
Max Suriaganda and Savira Lavinia.
Under Hermawan Tanzil, Diana Nazir,
Hafiz Rancajale and Danny Wicaksono. The
Indonesians presented an installation titled
Freedome in response to LDBs current
theme, Utopia by Design and were
inspired by the ideals of Sukarnos Asia-Africa
Conference in 1955.
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Restoring
Heritage
The Kota Tua old
town area of West
Jati Diri: A Periscope
Jakarta is a home
of Indonesian
to many tangible
History of Fine Arts
pieces of Indonesias
W H EN
12 October 2016
architectural
W H ERE
heritage, including
Museum of Fine
an excellent
Arts and Ceramics,
Jakarta
example of Indische
design in the
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. The
museum, which was opened on the site
in 1976, previously served as a colonial
courthouse after its construction in 1870.
Facelifts have been given to several the
heritage buildings of the area, including
the museum, which has been slated for
W H AT
Making a
Bow
conservation and renovation. The

rejuvenation of the building will
start with the construction of a
new wing that will be connected
by a glass bridge to the rear of
the main building. A cafe will
be located at the centre of its
courtyard, so people can hang
out after perusing the museums
collection. According to the
projects architect, Cosmas
Gozali, up to three years will be
needed for the construction to
meet the international standards
met by buildings in Singapore
and London. The announcement
of the renovation was attended
by curators, art collectors and
artists including Kartika Affandi,
the daughter of the famed
Yogyakarta-based painter, whose
works are some of the museums
prize pieces.
W H AT
Brewin Mesa
Introduces Lana
Apartments
W H EN
4 October 2016
The Singapore-based real-estate investment and

development company Brewin Mesa made a grand
entrance in the Indonesian property market by introducing
The Lana, its inaugural apartment project in Alam Sutera
Central Business District in Tangerang. The design was
developed by the world-class architecture firm AEDAS,
which relied on the concept of balance and tranquillity.
To differentiate itself from other nearby projects, The
Lana is positioned for
high-end investors and
offers a total construction
floor area of 85,000 sqm,
comprising two 38-storey
towers with 496 units,
including one, two, three
and three-plus-one bedroom
units. Were focusing on
giving sustainability to the
owners and to further the
environment. The design of
The Lana is inspired by paddy
W H ER E
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
fields, which we can easily find in Bali, hence there will be

garden in each corner of the two towers, AEDAS said in a
statement. We go further by providing facilities that you
wont see in other properties such as a meditation garden,
a yoga studio, a Jacuzzi and more.
Bill Cheng, President Director of PT Brewin Mesa Sutera,
expressed a similar sentiment. Brewin Mesa aims to
provide the best residential property to inspire better
vertical housing. We ensure that The Lana will provide
a high-quality and innovative living environment that is
the best in its category. We are optimistic about our first
project in Indonesiaand for those to come.
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design event
A Travelling
Archive
W H AT
Vico Magistretti
Exhibition
WHEN
8 September-7
October 2016
WHERE
Italian Cultural
Institute, Jakarta
The embassy of Italy and the

Italian Cultural Institute in
Jakarta held an exhibition of
the works of Vico Magistretti
to commemorate the 10th
anniversary of his death.
The architect and designer is
considered one of the most
influential Italian architects of
his time, with works that can be
found throughout Italy.

For the exhibition, Indonesian architect Cosmas Gozali
recreated the studio of Magistretti through an installation
inspired by the maestros work space, with a window
virtually overlooking one of Milans piazzas and walls that
were covered by pin boards full of samples of his favourite
paper materials, sketches done on newspaper, drawings
of his grandchildren, correspondence with friends and
colleagues and family photographs. The exhibition
followed a double path, one toward creativity and the
other one toward the origin and creation of Magistrettis
works, including an exhibition of products he designed and
a series of videos. The exhibit closed on 7 October 2016
and moved to the grandkemang hotel for ICAD.
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A BrandNew Bank
W H AT
Commonwealth
Bank Space Design
Competition 2016
W H EN
6 October 2016
Commonwealth Bank, in collaboration

with the Association of Indonesian Interior
Designers (HDII) recently convened the
inaugural Commonwealth Bank Space Design
Competition. The competition garnered 40
entries that reinterpreted the concept of a
bank, five of which made their way to the
final session for a presentation to judges
that included a media representative, HDII
chairwoman Lea A. Aziz, a board member
from Commonwealth Bank and curator
by Diana Nazir. Finalists comprised Alvin
Tjitrowirjo, Angela Grisnawati Bachterajaya,
Ayu Sawitri Joddy, Laurentia Jessica Pranata
and Tony Sofian.
Alvin, who won for his The Convenience
Hub, was awarded Rp 150 million and will
W H ER E
Motion Blue at the

Fairmont Jakarta
hotel
see his design applied to all offices

and branches of Commonwealth
Bank in Indonesia.
Through this event, we
encouraged our local designers
to provide the best design to
cater to our needs in this digital
banking era, Commonwealth
Bank Indonesia President
Director Lauren Sulistiawati said.
Surprisingly these concept-driven
minds have offered us ideas
beyond our expectations.
Competing
Designs
Indonesia has
recently enjoyed
Indonesia Design
major growth in
Development Centre
the export of its
(IDDC) Opening
WHEN
creative industrial
29 September 2016
products, including
WHERE
design products. In
Indonesia Design
response, the Trade
Development
Centre, Jakarta
Ministrys National
Export Development
DirectorateGeneral has opened the Indonesia Design
Development Centre, inspired in part by the
similar centres devised by developed countries
intended to meet the challenges of global
competition. The IDDC is a gallery presenting
local creative products and a dedicated place
where designers and business experts can
gather for discussions. On offer at the IDDC
Gallery are publications, examples of graphic
design, as well local products and couture.
We expect significant growth in design-based
W H AT
products of better export quality. This will

help us compete better with products
from other countries, said Arlinda
Imbang Jaya, who leads the National
Export Development Directorate-General.
The opening of IDDC was inaugurated
by Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukito,
accompanied by his predecessor Rahmat
Gobel, who initiated the idea for the
centre. Also in attendance were officials
from the Creative Economy Agency,
interior and product designers and
members of the media.
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design event
Luxury on
Display
New World Hotels
and PT Mugie Bali Indah
New World Grand
(Maxima Realty Group) recently
Bali Resort Launch
unveiled their first iconic
WHEN
5 October 2016
integrated project in Bali: The New
WHERE
World Grand Bali Resort in South
Panin Tower,
Kuta. The five-star resort, the
Senayan City;
largest of its kind in the exclusive
Jakarta
Pecatu Dreamland development,
occupies 10.8 hectares of land
and is offering investors 115 suites, 102 grand suites and
88 villas. The concept has been meticulously designed
to create a high-end integrated luxury accommodation
that gives a wonderful experience for all market
segments. The resort will include a waterpark, kids
pool, stage performances, a main swimming pool with
a 1,580-square-metre viewing deck overlooking the Bali
Strait and a dancing fountain. A showroom suite is open
on the 21st floor of the Panin Tower in the Senayan City
shopping centre in Jakarta. The showroom features
Travertine Striato marble from Italy, a bathroom fit-out by
Dornbracht, Alape and Laufen, with furnishings crafted
from imported white oak wood for a natural, resort feel,
and architectural lighting from the Lumina Group.
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One-Stop
Architecture Fair
For its fifth
iteration, PT Debinto
Indobuildtech Expo
International Trade
Bandung 2016
and Exhibitions
WHEN
(Debindo-ITE) held
12-16 October 2016
WHERE
the Indobuildtech
Graha Manggala
Expo 2016 in
Siliwangi, Bandung
Bandung. This event
was initiated to
promote the citys
development and infrastructure projects
in West Java. There were many kinds of
innovative building and construction
W H AT
products exhibited
during the event.
Exhibitors were
mainly market
leaders who offered
a wide range of
products of construction and building products. The expo included discussions and a talkshow
in held in collaboration with Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia Jawa Barat and several local universities.
This exhibition is expected to facilitate the business community to develop the property
and construction sectors, said Ahmad Zafir Raditia, the business development manager of
Debindo-ITE. We intend to connect producers of building materials with agents, resellers,
distributors, architects and consumers.
WHAT
AzkoNobel at JFW
2017
WHE N
25 October 2016
WHE R E
Senayan City,
Jakarta
Ahead of the Trend

AzkoNobel has revealed its pick for the
trending color for next year at Jakarta
Fashion Week 2017, the nations premier
couture event.
The colour picked was Denim Drift, which
was showcased on the runway by pieced
from the acclaimed Indonesian fashion
designer Patrick Owen. Through this youngspirited colour, the Dutch company hopes to
inspire and refresh fashionistas. Blue is the
colour of life. It appears in our daily lives. It
recalls a sense of calm and serenity while
giving an energetic vibe. Drift Denim is
well suited to clarify next years colour trend, Jun de Dios, president
director of AzkoNobel Decorative Paints Indonesia, said.
AzkoNobel is an Amsterdam-based company specializing in decorative
paints and coatings that is best known in Indonesia for their exterior
and interior paint brand Dulux.
Share the Vision

For the fifth time, PT Debinto
International Trade and Exhibitions
Belgian Charity
(Debindo-ITE), the Belgian embassy in
Event
Indonesia and the Lions Club Jakarta
W H EN
Cosmopolitan, held a charity bazaar titled
1 October 2016
W H ERE
Share The Vision on 1 October, 2016. On
Belgian
offer was a selection of womens attire,
Ambassadors
casual clothing, traditional garments,
Residence, Jakarta
ethnic-inspired accessories, bags, shoes
and home fragrances, among other things.
The bazaar also exhibited a mini-fashion show, while the food
and beverage booths located in the back terrace were welcome
hangouts for guests. The bazaar raised money for Indonesian
children with impaired eyesight and hearing.
W H AT
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design event
Rising Higher
W H AT
Arandra Residence
Ground Breaking
WHEN
4 September 2016
WHERE
Arandra Residence,
Central Jakarta
Gamaland recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for one of its first

properties in Indonesia. While the company
is relatively new, Gamaland has developed
several notable properties, such as the
Aviva Tower in London, as well as the
Gama Tower, which is the tallest building
in Jakarta. The cermony was led by
Muhammad Hasby, the project manager
of the Arandra Residence; Wahyudi from
Indopora; and Gamaland director Dicky
Iksan and commissioner Hendra Siswanto.
The Arandra Residences prime location
in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, has
been complimented by a thoughtful
architectural design by Piter Gan Architect.
The 2.7-hectare residential project takes
its name from a Sankrit word that means a
peaceful, sublime way of life.
The development of an
ethereal five-tower residence
complex will be divided into
two phases. The first will
include three towers as a
respond to high demand,
with 848 units scheduled for
completion by the fourth
quarter of 2019. When
complete, the development
will boast 1,172 units.
Product
Designers Shine
PT Debinto International Trade and Exhibitions (DebindoITE) is slated for its fifth iteration from 11 to 13 November
2016, convened by the Indonesian Industrial Product
Design Allaince (ADPII). The
alliance held a pre-event design
market to showcase creative
local brands such as Saltig,
Kaguru Rattan, Ame Raincoat,
Chilaz Friday, Fawn & Luna,
Lienzo Journey Pack, Eureka
Brand Consultant, Madeau,
Tada, Waldour, Shaarja, Matto,
Taskuni, Brodo, Inimo, Sreca,
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W HAT
Opening of Manisan
Restaurant
W HE N
July 2016
W HE R E
Ubud, Bali
Culinary
Theatre
In July, the Alaya Resorts Ubud unveiled
its highly anticipated second restaurant,
Manisan. Nestled in a rice field in a
traditional 350-year-old joglo house,
Manisan will serve age-old Indonesian
recipes presided over by chef William
Wongso, the culinary doyen behind Arsana
restaurant in Seminyak. Prior to the opening, chef William sold out
two preview dinners at the resort.
Manisan promises to honour the diversity of Indonesian flavours,
both the mainstream and the less popular, while maintaining the
authenticity of dishes. Patrons are invited to experience a culinary
theatre whereby food preparation may involve pleasant surprises.
The restaurant sits 128 diners and features an eclectic design
of old Javanese aesthetics paired with contemporary elements.
Highlights of the interior include Intricate carved ceilings and a
variety of artworks.
Kamala, Sand Paper, Torch,

Seralu, N.A.H, Ggood Stuff, Little
Blossoms, Powl Collection, One
OClock, Conture Indonesia, Pori
Keramik, Kandura, Amygdala
Bamboo, Shibori Bag, One Piple,
Little Blossoms, Rakit, Segundo,
Syeni Syunda and Pasar Rindang.
A talkshow led by Ben Wirawan on the first day was
followed by a press conference on the second day with ADPII
chairman Adhi Nugraha, ADPII secretary Andry Masri, ADPII
representative Ahmad Fadhillah, Dwinita Larasati and Reggy
Permadi as speakers, and with Bandung Mayor Ridwan
Kamil in attendance.
ADPII represents the nations industrial product designers
laboring in fields as diverse as handicrafts, furniture,
jewelry, handbags and shoes, as well as larger-scale
industries, such as transportation and military equipment.
W H AT
ADPII Design Market

2016
WHEN
3-4 September 2016

WHERE
Braga Citywalk,
Bandung
glossary
Properties
Amega Crown Residence
PT. Amega Indah Jaya
Ruko Pakuwon Town Square
Blok AA1 No. 9 Laguna
Pakuwon City, Surabaya
T. +6231 5917 1686
www.amega.co.id
The Rosebay
Jl. Kompleks Graha
Famili Blok W
Perumahan Graha
Famili Surabaya
T. +6231 9900 0980,
+6231 5676 007
www.therosebay.co.id
VieLoft - New Level SOHO
Ciputra World Surabaya
Jl. Mayjen Sungkono 87-89
Surabaya 60224
T. +6231 563 2828
F. +6231 566 8777
www.ciputraworldsurabaya.com
9boulevard
Office park 2 No. 1
Bukit Darmo Boulevard
Surabaya 60226
T. +6231 738 7799,
+6231 731 5555
F. +6231 731 0666,
+6231732 0135
M. +62811 338 1999
E. 9blv@bukitdarmoproperty.
com
www.9blv.com
www.bukitdarmoproperty.com
Restaurants
Capital Restaurant & Lounge
Lenmarc Ground Floor
Jl. Mayjend Yono

Soewoyo No. 9
Surabaya 60226
T. +6231 5116 2899
www.capital-lounge.com
de SOEMATRA
Jl. Sumatra no.75
Surabaya 60281
T: +62 31 5010 666
F: +62 31 5023 666
www.de-soematra.com
Mediterraneo
Jl. Raya Kupang Baru No.74
Surabaya 60189
T. +6231 731 0464
M. +62813 3336 9042
E. info.surabaya@
mediterraneo.co.id
www.mediterraneo.co.id/
surabaya
Tootoomoo Patisserie
Jl. Untung Suropati No. 63
Surabaya
T. +6231 568 8064
M. +62815 1115 2018
Hair Dressing
The Parlour
Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 29
Surabaya
T. +6231 561 5580/90
E. the.parlour@yahoo.com
www.theparlour.co.id
F. +62 31 5120 1005

E. rsvcws@swiss-belhotel.com
infocws@swiss-belhotel.com
www.hotelciputraworld.com
JW Marriott
Jl. Embong Malang 85-89
Surabaya 60261
T. +6231 545 8888
www.marriott.com/hotels/
travel/subjw-jw-marriott-hotelsurabaya/
Mercure Grand Mirama
Surabaya
Jl. Raya Darmo 68 -78 Surabaya
60264
T. +6231 562 3000
F. +6231 567 8383
E. info@mercuresurabaya.com
www.mercuresurabaya.com
Yello Hotel
Jl. Raya Jemur Sari No.176
Surabaya 60292
T. +6231 843 1999
F. +6231 843 6999
E. info-yello-jemursari@tauzia.
com
www.yellohotels.com/
surabaya-jemursari/
Museums & Galleries
Hotels
Visma Art Gallery

Jalan Tegalsari No.35-37
Surabaya 60262
T. +6231 532 2535
E. info@vismagallery.com
www.vismagallery.com
Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya

Jl. Mayjen. Sungkono 87-89
Surabaya 60224
T.+62 31 5120 1000
WR Supratman Museum
Jl. Mangga 21, Tambaksari
Surabaya
T.+6231 501 3518
Products
BNB House of Marble
Jl. Kesatrian No. 22
Buduran, Sidoarjo 61252
T. +6231 895 8000
F. +6231 895 7999
E. info@bnbgroup.net
Estica International
Jl. HR. Muhammad 140
Kompleks Ruko HR Muhammad
Square Kav C-17
Surabaya
T. +6231 732 2646
www.esticainternational.com
Millimeter Model Maker
Jl. Raya Tenggilis Blok S. 5/64
Surabaya
T. +6231 843 5392
E. maket.milimeter@gmail.
com
www.milimeter.co.id
Registry
T. +6231 731 2202-03
M. +62822 4405 8780
E. marketing@rgs.id
www.rgs.id
TFG Traveling
M. +62878 5100 0785
E. email@tfgtraveling.com
www.tfgtraveling.com
Verne
Jl. Dukuh Kupang XXX No. 16
Surabaya
T. +6231 5703 0312
M. +62896 3268 3886
E. hello@verneleatherworks.
com
www.verneindonesia.com
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SURABAYA

Vol. 13 / No. 77 / NoV-DEC 2016

RP 85,000 (JAVA & BALI), RP 87,000 (OTHER ISLANDS), S$ 12.00,

NOV - DEC 2016

The Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya

Yello Hotel is chic, spirited

BNBs showroom offers

Registry Curated Fine

de Soematras new life

NOV - DEC 2016

Meditation, sketches and Sudarman

Harjono Sigit talks about urban

Josef prijotomo dedicates

Diana putri goes from

VieLoft small office/home

low-rise living at The Rosebay

9blv premium office space in West Surabaya

living in Amega Crown,

Remembering the man

Visma Art Gallery balances

NOV - DEC 2016

Verne is straight out of Gresik

TFG travel goods are

Tootoomoo serves more than

Size Does Matter

The Next Generation

A study in collectible obessions

Surabayas new direction

Ir. Budi A. Sukada, Grad.Hons. Dip. (A.A.), IAI

PT Tatanan Daya Prima

Jl. Pangeran Antasari No. 10B

+62 21 765 1781, 765 0525

+62 21 765 2875

+62 811 922 648

Cipete Selatan - Jakarta 12410

& COPY eDITOR

General Affair : general@indonesiadesign.com

Hermawi Taslim & Associates

a/n PT Tatanan Daya Prima

Bagus Tri Laksono

from the editor

iD teAM WItH tRI RIsMAHARInI

TAKeN AT THe SuRABAYA MAYoRS oFFICe

Meanwhile, two other hotels were featuring show that classic

It was a pleasure to profile just some of the architects and interior

Incumbent mayor Tri Rismaharini, a trained architect an urban

lK BINg (leFT) AND SUDARMAN (RIGHT)

A passion for photography coupled with a degree

Writing has always been his passion and endeavor

Erza has pursued his great passion for opera and

with the world.

up close & personal

How has a background in

For instance, I proposed building modern

themselves and do their activities there

up close & personal

transportation. We are building the

can be accessed through smartphones,