30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Indonesia

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Indonesia is considered the largest archipelagic state in the world. Its wider adjoining land and maritime borders, as well as its colonial and post-colonial history, have greatly influenced the country’s built environment, which became an amalgamation of architectural cultures. Architectural theorist and designer Joe Day writes, “Jakarta is perhaps the truest realization of a post-colonial cosmopolis.” Instead of witnessing a clash between tradition and colonial occupation, the Indonesian capital has seamlessly established its own unique architectural image.

In the late 1940s, the country gained its independence and set off to reinvent itself. It was one of the pioneers that invented the tropical modernist movement. Bearing witness to the country’s innovative period when he was a child, Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas often referred to Indonesia as a place of reference for urban reinvention. Nowadays, Indonesian architectural practices produce a variety of public and private buildings, taking advantage of the local climate and promoting hybrid, open-air conditions between architecture and landscape.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Indonesia based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

• The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2024)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2024)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Indonesia architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Indonesia:

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30. Ibuku

IBUKU is an international team that designs spaces in which people can connect with nature in groundbreaking ways. We create fully functional structures, furniture, and gardens that are handcrafted by Balinese artisans and utilize local and natural materials.

Our story is a captivating one that began in a community of design innovators in Bali. In 2006, renowned jewelry designer John Hardy gathered a team to build the Green School from bamboo in order to inspire future green leaders worldwide. In 2010, John’s daughter Elora returned to Bali to continue the bamboo design revolution under the Ibuku brand. Today, our team of experts, led by Creative Director, Elora Hardy, has designed over forty structures.

Some of Ibuku’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Ibuku achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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29. Sonny Sutanto Architects / SSA

An architecture firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia centered around residential architecture.

Some of Sonny Sutanto Architects / SSA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Sonny Sutanto Architects / SSA achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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28. oxo arc

oxo arc is research and experimental based office. It focuses on exploring the fundamentals of architecture through contemporary epistemological and ontological speculation. Consistently conducting mass studies, interiorities, ground, aperture, and surface articulation – in particular, how these architectural elements can be broken down and arranged into resistance to each other. We call this a Flat ontology architecture, where the architecture is made of the same discrete but different entities.

Our method is based on creating models, or specific three-dimensional entities that precede exposure to contingencies of program or site. They are a Catalyst from the world we are exist (reality) as their own worlds (fantasy); we use the term “models” both in terms of physically constructed entities, and in terms of ways of seeing the universe.

Some of oxo arc’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped oxo arc achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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27. Co+in Collaborative Lab

Co+in Collaborative Lab is a boutique-sized Interior Architecture firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia, one that helps to create an experience that goes beyond form and material within the field of residential and commercial design. Our aim is to evoke senses of every spatial related form, forge deeper connection between end-user and the built environment

Our practice root in the conceptualization of design, one that caters the essence of individuals or brand. We inspired by how each element narrative is made. We unfold your story through spatial element that reflects each message and narrative.

Some of Co+in Collaborative Lab’s most prominent projects include:

• Quiet , Compact Living, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Noir Et Blanc, Depok City, West Java, Indonesia
• Two Cents Hang Lekir, South Jakarta, Indonesia
• Slow Hill, South Jakarta, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Co+in Collaborative Lab achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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26. Sasmita Design Studio

Sasmita Design Studio is a partnership between William Sasmita + Yemima Hintono. With experience practicing locally, nationally and overseas, we founded our practice on a shared passion for beautiful, well considered architecture and the creation of great places for people.

Our backgrounds in both architectural and constrction pracice have helped us to develop an alternative perspective and approach to our work. We balance design ambition with commercial realities, architectural aspect, and client needs.

Some of Sasmita Design Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Sasmita Design Studio achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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25. 022studio

022studio is a design and architecture firm established at 2010 in Indonesia. The firm is concerned with designing built environment that represents culture, localism, and tradition.

Some of 022studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Padma House part 1, Bandung City, Indonesia
• laksana restaurant, Bandung, Indonesia
• Bumi Bandhawa, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
• L house, Bandung City, Indonesia
• Office and meeting C, Bandung City, Indonesia

The following statistics helped 022studio achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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24. atelier riri

Novriansyah Yakub (Riri) in the founder of atelier riri in Jakarta, Indonesia. As an architect, Riri begun his practice 2005, which centers around architectural, interior, landscape, and product design. Atelier riri focuses on eco-design practice within uniquely and contemporary solving.

Some of atelier riri’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped atelier riri achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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23. AT-LARS

Atelier Larassati is a progressive and contemporary architecture practice based in Jakarta. We create memorable structures, unique ideas and responsible designs.

Some of AT-LARS’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped AT-LARS achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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22. PT ENVIRO TEC INDONESIA

The world, and in particular the Southeast Asian region, is today a very different place than it was the time of Enviro Tec’s inception in 1972. The practice was founded by Chew Tai Eng and Mun Chaing Lu. It was one of modern Singapore’s pioneering architectural firms, helping to forge the shape of the metropolis after independence.

The practice also worked regionally. Its first overseas project (in 1972) was the International Convention Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia commissioned by PT. First Realty International Corp. It was one of the largest architectural projects in the city at that time, defining a new paradigm in Indonesian architecture with its wide-span tensile roof and earthquake-resistant ring structure. Yet another milestone came in 1978 with the preparation of a feasibility study and master plan for a US$200 million multifarious development project on 60 hectares of land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Some of PT ENVIRO TEC INDONESIA’s most prominent projects include:

• SAHID KUTA LIFESTYLE RESORT (BEACHWALK), Kuta, Indonesia
• PADMA HOTEL RESORT BANDUNG, Bandung, Indonesia
• FRASER RESIDENCE, Jakarta, Indonesia
• LOVING HUT, Singapore
• HARRIS POP! HOTEL SURABAYA, Jalan Stasiun Gubeng Surabaya, Surabaya, Jawa Tim., Indonesia

The following statistics helped PT ENVIRO TEC INDONESIA achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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21. Wahana Cipta Selaras

Wahana Cipta Selaras (WCS) is one of the leading and well known architectural firm serving clients in business building, industrial, residential, interior and contractor in Indonesia. Our general practice has developed many successful projects. In WCS, our core values are providing clients with responsive design, technological expertise and exceptional service.

We can coordinate your projects from its initial inception trough design, community, governmental approvals, bidding and construction. We help you integrating different design solutions and incorporate sustainable design principles as our responsibility to each and every project we created.

Some of Wahana Cipta Selaras’ most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Wahana Cipta Selaras achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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20. Atelier TT

Atelier TT is a research-driven design studio for architecture, planning and interior design with an aim to rethink and create innovative, exciting solutions within the built environment. Based in both Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia, Atelier TT are currently involved in projects sited around South East Asia, ranging from residential, hospitality to mix-use commercial developments.

Some of Atelier TT’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier TT achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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19. TWS and Partners

TWS & Partners is architecture interior company based in Jakarta. Our designs major hospitality & leisure projects in Indonesia, South East Asia.

Some of TWS and Partners’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped TWS and Partners achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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18. Tan Tik Lam Architects

Tan Tik Lam Architects was established in 1995, in Indonesia. Most of the office’s work are private housing projects and tropical resorts.

Some of Tan Tik Lam Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Tan Tik Lam Architects achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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17. STUDIÉ

STUDIÉ // stu~di~ye is an Architecture & Interior Design Studio based in Jakarta-Indonesia, and was founded by Architect Ivan Eldo since 2017. Studié stands for Studio Ivan Eldo, and in French means “study” which means that we always keep develop its abilities and qualities in every project and opportunity. We has completed several design projects such as residential, commercial, office and retail. In designing, we always use adaptive methods and solutions to existing conditions on the site and also the client’s conditions.

Some of STUDIÉ’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped STUDIÉ achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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16. Phidias Indonesia

Phidias Indonesia is an architecture and interior design studio based in Jakarta.

Some of Phidias Indonesia’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Phidias Indonesia achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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15. RDMA

Rdma is a Bandung based design office focusing on architecture and its parallel services in interior design & furniture development. Additionally, lighting & landscaping that has always been integrated to rdma design as a complementary service.

Rdma examines design style as an attitude towards the context of the task given where program should meet not only function but also aesthetic value within the constraints of local climate; tropical climate, in its comfort of modern architecture.

Some of RDMA’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped RDMA achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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14. Archimetric

Archimetric is a collaborative professional practice specializing in architecture, engineering, building science, and construction management offering an integrated service for clients in both the public and private sectors. Archimetric was founded as a small design studio in 1988 in Surabaya, Indonesia but has since grown in scope and expertise to become one of the nation’s most distinguished practices. With a portfolio that extends over a period of more than two decades, we have worked on a wide range of projects from corporate offices and commercial spaces to hotels, multi-family residential buildings and educational facilities to industrial facilities.

The core of our practice lies upon our commitment to the betterment of the built environment through an integrated design approach to achieve design excellence and sustainability.

Some of Archimetric’s most prominent projects include:

• Spiral House, Surabaya, Indonesia
• Graha Airi, Surabaya, Indonesia
• DAF Showroom, Sidoarjo, Indonesia
• Graha SIBA, Semarang, Indonesia
• GKI Manyar, Surabaya, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Archimetric achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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13. ISHAQ ROCHMAN / R +CODES

We are an Indonesian-based architectural and planning design studio. Our core philosophy is to involve holistic research process while designing.

Some of ISHAQ ROCHMAN / R +CODES’s most prominent projects include:

• ISHAQ ROCHMAN Reveals Gap of Nusa, Promote Flores Island Biota, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
• ISHAQ ROCHMAN Shapes Amstel River In Amsterdam Through “Connecting Line”, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Mutualism House by ISHAQ ROCHMAN
• Julang Ngapak Residence by ISHAQ ROCHMAN, Bandung, Indonesia
• ISHAQ ROCHMAN Unveiled Cibus City’s Plan, A Biocities Blueprint, Bandung, Indonesia

The following statistics helped ISHAQ ROCHMAN / R +CODES achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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12. Patio Livity

Bandung-based architecture, interior design studio, and contractor, PATIO believes that architecture of a home or building can have a significant impact on the quality of life. PATIO wants to create a sense of place and belonging where its residents have deep connection. We are committed to design a home where clients can evolve and grow over time by efficiently improving the functionality and enhancing its visual appeals.

Some of Patio Livity’s most prominent projects include:

• Koporo House, Bandung, Indonesia
• Grande House, Bandung, Indonesia
• Reis House, Bandung, Indonesia
• Maine Coon House, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Nichi Izakaya Bar and Yakiniku, Bandung, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Patio Livity achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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11. Julio Architect & Partners

Julio is an architect and interior designer with more than 20 years completed experience. He has led Julio Architect and Partner since 1994 , collaborated with Portfolio Architectural Lifestyle, Indonesia (since 2005) and AREA (2003) Interior Architecture, Singapore. He is a professional member of Indonesian Institute of Architect and Indonesian Institute of Interior Designer as well as the winner for Sayembara Arsitektur Bambu for The IV International Bamboo Congress, Ubud, Bali in 1995.

Some of Julio Architect & Partners’s most prominent projects include:

• THE MINIMAL WHITE HOUSE, Jakarta, Indonesia
• The Momo Restaurant & Bar, Jakarta, Indonesia
• The 6TH EXODUS_ FINE DINING, JAZZ CLUB, KUNINGAN CITY, Jakarta, Indonesia
• THE 6TH EXODUS FINE DINING, Jakarta, Indonesia
• THE 7TH EXODUS LOUNGE, KUNINGAN CITY, Jakarta, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Julio Architect & Partners achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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10. Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture

Aaksen Responsible Architecture is enhancing the quality of life by delivering the best solutions with added-value through the built environment for sustainability of the universe: higher consciousness, higher energy frequency, higher meaning.

Established in 2018, Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture is a Bandung-based architecture, interior, and prefab building consultant with the primary mission to fabricate the world of tomorrow towards #responsibleaarchitecture. Besides delivering values to the built environment, our people believe in responsible architecture: minimal intervention, maximal impact, big story.

Some of Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Home-Office Pods AAND Sayana, Bandung, Indonesia
• Parhuis House, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Paperhome, Bandung, Indonesia
• McDonald’s Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
• Madukara Cafe & Creative Space, Bandung, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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9. Studio WNA

Studio WNA is an architectural consultant with a bamboo specialist in Bali, Indonesia. We design buildings related to hospitality projects. Our concern is to use local materials such as bamboo, to be the main material in building construction. And also to use local bamboo skills and craftsmanship to build the buildings. This is to respect the environment and also the local culture.

Some of Studio WNA’s most prominent projects include:

• The Indonesian Culture, Tourism, Commerce Exhibition Center of National Bamboo Structure Expo., Guangzhou, China
• Hideout Cocoon , Bali, Indonesia
• Sereia Villa by Mandala Eco Village, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
• Sukaheat Eco Resort Bali , Bali, Indonesia
• Bamboo Climate Communications Centre Indonesia, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Studio WNA achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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8. Realrich Architecture Workshop – RAW Architecture

We are an Indonesian architecture firm who exercises the local craftsmanship in the contemporary practice.

Some of Realrich Architecture Workshop – RAW Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Piyandeling Artisan Workshop, Bandung, Indonesia
• The Guild, Jakarta, Indonesia
• School of Alfa Omega, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
• Bare Minimalist, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Wirawan House, Jakarta, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Realrich Architecture Workshop – RAW Architecture achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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7. Alexis Dornier

Alexis Dornier was born in Germany in 1981, where he grew up under the constant influence of aviation and engineering. after exploring the field of pr and advertising, he studied architecture at the Berlin University of the Arts and the Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan in Stockholm. He worked in NewYork city as an architectural designer at asymptote architecture, oma-ny, and rex in the years of 2004-2007.

Alexis is now consulting on a number of architectural projects of different scales in various countries. His philosophy is to combine and reformulate design methods for each architectural design task.

Some of Alexis Dornier’s most prominent projects include:

• House Carbon, Bali, Indonesia
• Roam, Ubud, Indonesia
• House Puri Bukit, Bali, Indonesia
• House Aperture, Bali, Indonesia
• Origami House, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Alexis Dornier achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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6. Tamara Wibowo Architects

A principal architect based in Indonesia, who is passionate in creating beautiful yet functional space.

Some of Tamara Wibowo Architects’s most prominent projects include:

• Breeze Blocks House, Semarang, Indonesia
• Qub Rooms, Semarang, Indonesia
• Cascading House, Semarang, Indonesia
• Halo House, Semarang, Indonesia
• Inside Outside House, Semarang, Indonesia

The following statistics helped Tamara Wibowo Architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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5. K-Thengono Design Studio

K-Thengono Design Studio is an integrated interior-architectural practice that choreographs a harmony of visual and spatial experiences. The studio approaches every projects with contextualisation; understanding the culture and climatic conditions which involves creative thinking through the playful use of natural light and ventilation. The work is influenced by the modern movement, mainly accompanied by elevating Indonesian Traditional Architecture.

Some of K-Thengono Design Studio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped K-Thengono Design Studio achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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4. e.Re studio architects

e.Re studio was formed in 2011 by an architect couple, Erwin Kusuma and Regina Winarni, with years of experience in Singapore doing luxurious residential projects as foundation. Today we have evolved into a design studio based in Bandung, Indonesia, with architectural and interior projects in Indonesia. We are not driven by design “style”. Our work is characterised by projects that respect the essential features of nature, materials and spaces, to integrate unique aesthetics with practical functionalism. We believe that design emerges from collaborative approach with the clients, which explores different disciplines that come together to create long lasting, timeless design.

Some of e.Re studio architects’s most prominent projects include:

• PRV A131 house, Bandung, Indonesia
• AT 3/56 house, Bandung, Indonesia
• NB residence, Makassar, Indonesia
• A 121 house, Bandung, Indonesia
• RM house, cianjur, Cianjur, Indonesia

The following statistics helped e.Re studio architects achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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3. DELUTION

Established since 2013 by Muhammad Egha, Hezby Ryandi and Sunjaya Askaria, DELUTION comes to provide a new breakthrough for the face of Architecture and Interior in Indonesia. In 2014, Fahmy Desrizal joined as an Associate Director & Partner to accelerate DELUTION’s growth. Since the beginning, the works produced by DELUTION always present a unique and iconic design for the project zone. DELUTION also always accommodate the needs & limitations of each client. Our vision is to become a pioneer and prime mover of the advancement of Indonesian Civilization in terms of Architectural Planning and interion design through many iconic space construction and for everyone.

We believe that architectural intervention is not only about aesthetics but can solve various problems that cannot be solved by other disciplines.

Some of DELUTION’s most prominent projects include:

• The Twins House, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Splow House, South Jakarta, Indonesia
• Trow House , West Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Squarm, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Retive, Jakarta, Indonesia

The following statistics helped DELUTION achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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2. SHAU

We aim to design attractive buildings and cities which are socially and environmentally responsible.

SHAU was established in 2009 as two independent offices in Rotterdam and Munich and serves as common platform. Since 2012 SHAU runs also an office in Indonesia, first in Jakarta and currently in Bandung. The individual offices collaborate on a project basis and combine their extensive working experiences in well-established and internationally-recognized architecture firms where they successfully worked on numerous projects on various scales. We can therefore offer a broad scope of services ranging from urban to architectural project commissions. SHAU is mostly interested in delivering outstanding design solutions while embedding societal as well as environmental concepts in the design process.

Some of SHAU’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped SHAU achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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1. RAD+ar ( Research Artistic Design + architecture )

RAD+ar (pronounced RADAR) is an Indonesian-based group of architects, designers and thinkers operating within the field of architecture, urbanism, research and development. which focuses on bringing the idea of architecture as an art of utilizing space in the most provocative to utopian-research based approach.

Formed from the curiosity of the advancement of Tropical Architecture by Antonius Richard Rusli, RAD+ar believes that in order to shape a better and more sustainable version of today’s challenges, architecture can profitably be one of the most worth-exploring fields.

RAD+ar explores and experiments to redefine the value of architecture in both globalization and localization. Beyond spaces and buildings, it connects history, and the narrative of cultures, expanding beyond the limits of what we call architecture.

Some of RAD+ar ( Research Artistic Design + architecture )’s most prominent projects include:

• Top image: Bernaung House, Tangerang, Indonesia
• Tanatap Ring Garden, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Refraction House, Jakarta, Indonesia
• Passive Lab House, South Tangerang City, Indonesia
• Tanatap Wall Garden, Semarang, Indonesia

The following statistics helped RAD+ar ( Research Artistic Design + architecture ) achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia:

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Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “+” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

• Project completed within the last 3 years
• A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
• Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
• High quality, in focus photographs
• At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
• Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
• Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

 

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