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St. Regis Jakarta is a visual sonata of Lasvit light

St. Regis Jakarta is a visual sonata of Lasvit light

Lasvit delivers ‘Sound of Light’ installation for St. Regis Jakarta, a dynamic glass and light display that responds to music.

“The prospect is bright” for Denton Corker Marshall on its 50th anniversary

“The prospect is bright” for Denton Corker Marshall on its 50th anniversary

A firm that plays the “occasional ratbag to their own rule making”, Denton Corker Marshall has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Explore the rules and ratbags that make this Australian-founded architectural practice truly exceptional.

A New Thirst: Alchemist Anonymous By Bitte Design Studio

A New Thirst: Alchemist Anonymous By Bitte Design Studio

A bar culture is taking shape in Jakarta, and this speakeasy designed by young studio Bitte Design offers a 1920s concoction.

5 Minutes With… Bitte Design Studio

5 Minutes With… Bitte Design Studio

We chatted with founders of Jakarta-based Bitte Design Studio Agatha Carolina and Chrisye Octaviani about starting a design business and creating sustainable spaces.

Realrich Sjarief’s Open Experimentations

Realrich Sjarief’s Open Experimentations

How can an architectural practice contribute to its neighbourhood? How can it serve as a testbed for innovative architectural solutions? Indonesian architect Realrich Sjarief shares his experience.

AlvinT Uses Colour To Define Social Zones At Ottoman’s Coffee In Jakarta

AlvinT Uses Colour To Define Social Zones At Ottoman’s Coffee In Jakarta

Seeking an inclusive café experience for Sopo Del Tower, AlvinT Studio makes a colourful interlude in the Mega Kuningan business district.

Humanised Banking: Citibank Jakarta Flagship by HOLA PROJECTS

Humanised Banking: Citibank Jakarta Flagship by HOLA PROJECTS

HOLA PROJECTS marry the comfort of traditional and human-scaled elements with smart efficiency for Citibank’s flagship retail and premium banking environment in Jakarta.

A Galaxy Of Stars: ILATAAJ Creates An Immersive Environment At Lippo Mall Kemang

A Galaxy Of Stars: ILATAAJ Creates An Immersive Environment At Lippo Mall Kemang

Andrew Tirta of Jakarta-based studio ILATAAJ relished in the opportunity to use computer-aided manufacturing to create a star-themed canopy for an Indonesian mall. He tells us why.

Bottega Ristorante: The Good Life

Bottega Ristorante: The Good Life

A modern Italian restaurant located in Jakarta’s CBD strikes a balance between the raw and polished, in celebration of the multiple facets of life conveyed through the usage of six individualistic materials. Stephanie Peh writes.