Interview and words: Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Photos: David Foster's collection. Published in PMR S'pore, Oct-Dec 2012. Behind his romantic lyrics is a beautiful life that David Foster told PMR he found after meeting Yolanda Hadid, the former Dutch model whom he married on the auspicious day of 11.11.11. At 11:11 p.m. precisely, David and Yolanda cut their five-foot pearl wedding cake wrapped with music notes. Attended by dozens of celebrity guests, the private wedding … [Read more...]
Stephen Pimbley: Creating Landmarks in Asia
Under the helm of Stephen Pimbley, an award-winning international architectural consultancy SPARCH has over the last 10 years delivered a diverse range of landmark projects from its studios in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Malaysia, Shanghai and Singapore. During his short visit to Jakarta, Pimbley shared with Indonesia Design contributor Aulia R. Sungkar his design philosophy and architecture concept as well as his projects that have gained worldwide recognition across Asia. You have successfully … [Read more...]
Achieving success through an Australian education
Established in July 1996 in Pejaten of South Jakarta by a group of parents who were educators, the Australian International School (AIS) Indonesia has grown from an initial enrollment of only 11 students to over 500 students housed on three successful campuses -- in Kemang (South Jakarta), Pejaten and Bali. During an interview with The Jakarta Post contributor Aulia Rachmat, AIS Principal Penny Robertson explained how the school gained success in preparing its students for an Australian … [Read more...]
Lord of Luxury
By Aulia R Sungkar. Published in Fashion TV Magazine, first edition (June-July 2010). Property Mogul Lord Alain Levenfiche’s quest on the road to success has accorded him the redefinition of the essence of luxury. With more than two decades of property under his belt, Alain now owns an impressive portfolio of properties across the globe, including the exotic Ko Po Island in Thailand, an exclusive 875-acre polo ranch and upscale apartment in Argentina, as well as his current development of … [Read more...]