Story by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Photos by Amanaia Satrio | Bagus Tri Laksono | Rendy Kairupan Originally published on Indonesia Design magazine Stepping into Amanaia Satrio is like crossing into a different world. The contrast to the surrounding high rises is striking. The laid-back ambiance boasts the design that blends warm wooden textures, stone accents, and tranquil water features to create a tropical sanctuary. Built over a vast pond, the restaurant appears to float to … [Read more...]
A Cross-Cultural Architecture Exchange at Roca Barcelona Gallery
By Aulia R. Sungkar Photograph courtesy of Roca Gallery Barcelona Originally published in Indonesia Design “Crossing Horizons: Cities in Dialogue” was not just a meeting of architectural minds, but also a cultural exchange aimed at exploring the distinct yet interconnected architectural landscapes of Jakarta and Barcelona. Curated and moderated by Miriam Giordano, founder of Labóh, the event brought together renowned Indonesian architects Mohammad Archica Danisworo (known by his … [Read more...]
Budiarsa Sastrawinata: Envisioning the Future with Leadership Savvy
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photos couresty of Ciputra Group. Originally published in the 100th edition of Indonesia Design magazine. Republished with permision. Having extensive expertise in the realm of property, Budiarsa Sastrawinata has been instrumental as managing director at Ciputra Group. In addition to his remarkable leadership capabilities, which have enabled him to hold concurrent key positions in various other companies, he was recently appointed as the 58th FIABCI (The … [Read more...]
ARTOTEL Group Acquires Dafam Hotel Management to Build Robust Hospitality Ecosystem
ARTOTEL Group, the country’s leading boutique hospitality and lifestyle powerhouse, has recently acquired Dafam Hotel Management. This means that all the 24 Dafam Hotels now are part of ARTOTEL Group’s portfolio. With the acquisitions, the group continues its quest to create a strong Indonesian hospitality ecosystem that can deliver unparalleled experiences for both domestic and international customers. Since the beginning of 2021, ARTOTEL Group has endeavored at best to build Indonesia’s … [Read more...]
Famous buildings don’t just document the past, they also tell the future
Originally published on Ethical Economics -- Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers Republished with permission. It’s a well-known fact that the world’s most renowned construction projects, monuments and buildings have historically been built to celebrate something. To commemorate the past, in other words. Whether they are ancient works, like the Great Pyramids of Giza being used to celebrate the glory of the Egyptians pharaohs, or more recent creations like Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, … [Read more...]
US Fed chairman Jerome Powell’s take on inflation doesn’t matter! Find out why!
By Darren Wilson Originally published on Property Sharemarket Economics. Republished with permission. Canberra, Australia, 9 August 2021 - I recently hosted a webinar for subscribers to Boom Bust Bulletin. I was joined by Property Sharemarket Economics Director, Akhil Patel. During the webinar we encouraged attendees to ask questions for Akhil and me to answer. And there was a recurring theme to these: people wanted to know about debt, inflation, and interest rates both now and for the … [Read more...]
Michael Wang on Shaping Design with Innovation
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Courtesy of Marriott International, Inc. Originally published in Indonesia Design Throughout more than two decades with Marriott International, Michael Wang has expanded the portfolio of this globally renowned hotel chain from 16 hotels when he first joined the company in 1997 to over 794 hotels in the continent today, including his strategic involvement in pipeline projects across 23 counties and territories. In addition to managing the Global Design … [Read more...]
Marco Groten: Setting a Precedent for Hotel Business
By Aulia R. Sungkar. Photograph: Hyatt Hotels Corporation Originally published in Indonesia Design The Dutch native Marco Groten has nearly 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry under his belt, including working overseas in Maldives, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. His education background includes holding a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland and other certificate programs from IMD Business School and Cornell University. … [Read more...]
Ciputra: Developing to Empower the Next Generation
Interview by Aulia R. Sungkar Photos by Bagus Tri Laksono Originally published in the 14th anniversary edition of Indonesia Design, Dec 2017. The figure of Dr. (HC) Ir. Ciputra has inked in the history of property development in Indonesia. With over 50 years of property expertise under his belt, he has successfully built milestones with uncountable numbers of property products from Sumatra all the way to Papua as well as in other countries like Vietnam, China, Cambodia and … [Read more...]
Reaching Ritzy New Heights
By Natasha Gan Originally published in Indonesia Design Claiming the title of the world’s highest hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong surpasses others not just structurally, but in service and design too. At such a great height, the hotel undoubtedly has a killer view of Hong Kong, but the view inside is just as worthy of the attention. At a staggering height of 490 metres, the ritzy hotel towers above neighbouring edifices. It occupies floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce … [Read more...]
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