Interview

We get up close and personal with insightful subjects and their distinct views on design and their industry.
Joyce Nijssen: The New Way of Working According to the Dutch Government
Joyce Nijssen: The New Way of Working According to the Dutch GovernmentThe Manager of Erasmus Huis and the Deputy Head of Culture and Communication for the embassy, Joyce Nijssen tells us more about the Dutch government's new approach to working.Interview
Rob Swartbol: From Design to Dutch CultureWhile we toured the newly revamped Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands compound, we asked the current ambassador of the country to Indonesia, Rob Swartbol about his personal opinion on design.Interview7/23/2019
Christophe Beau: Diageo and Its Design CommitmentIntrigued by the design of their newest workspace, we spoke with the general manager of Diageo Indonesia, Christophe Beau.Interview7/23/2019
Incorporating Indonesian Aesthetics into Modern Office DesignA chat with Okky Wardhana, who has designed numerous offices all over Jakarta, and is known for ingeniously incorporating elements of Indonesian culture into his designs.Interview7/22/2019
A Distinct Vision for Indonesian ArchitectureDecorated architect Ivan Priatman always aims for energy efficiency and maximum use of natural lighting. We talked to him about his latest project, the Avian Tower.Interview7/22/2019
Prof. Widagdo: The Ace of Interior DesignWe spoke to Indonesia's first interior
 designer. Prof. Widagdo is responsible for many national projects, including the National Parliament Building.Interview8/22/2017
Ridwan Kamil Exclusive: Bandung's Pride and JoyThe face of Bandung has been transformed after the election of architect and urban planner RidwanKamil as mayor in 2013. Kang Emil, as he is known, says that human capital is what will make the city thrive as an emerging creative hub. Emil’s extensive experience in creative community development andInterview8/15/2017
10 Minutes with the Music Expert Brazilian AmbassadorTo say that Rubem Antonio Corrêa Barbosa is a music aficionado is an understatement: Brazil’s ambassador to Indonesia has a collection of 300 original vinyls, 1500 CDs and a drum set in his personal music room at home. Along with his wife, Lenise, Barbosa gave Indonesia Design a tour of the collectiInterview7/7/2017
Denton Corker Marshall Shares Everything You Need to Know to Create a Timeless StructureAustralian architecture firm Denton Corker Marshall developed an innovative and functional urban design for the Australian embassy in Patra Kuningan, Jakarta. Known for projects such as the melbourne museum, Anzac Hall at the Australian War memorial, and the Civil Justice Centre in manchester, the fInterview6/19/2017
Ambassador Paul Grigson on Australian DesignPaul Grigson loves architecture and design. It’s obvious as the ambassador talks about the Dutch Indies style favored by the Tugu Kunstkring restaurant in Menteng, South Jakarta, which he notes used to be the tax office, or the nearby Hermitage Hotel, which he notes used to be the telegraph exchanInterview6/19/2017
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