Indonesian Architects Week Kuala Lumpur 2024 (IAWKL 2024) exhibition was formally inaugurated on November 14, 2024, at The Godown in Kuala Lumpur. The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished figures, including Hendra P. Iskandar, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia; Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, ST., MT., Chairman of the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI); Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architecture (PAM); Emily Wee, co-founder of The Godown; Deddy Wahjudi, co-founder and board member of IAWKL 2024; along with curators Rizki Supratman and Trianzani Sulshi.

The exhibition featured the works of 70 architectural firms from 11 provinces across Indonesia, each responding to the theme, “Equatorial Synaesthesia: An Exploration of Sensory Harmony and Spatial Perception, Revisiting the Tenets of Critical Regionalism.” This thought-provoking theme encouraged architects to examine the sensory interplay and spatial perception inherent to the equatorial region, blending these with the principles of regionalism in a contemporary and critical context.

We are honored to present our project, Talaga Sampireun Bali, at this esteemed exhibition, where it has been selected in the category of Cultural and Ecological Resonance. We hope this event fosters the collaborative spirit among Indonesian architects and provides an opportunity for international connections, allowing the global community to reconnect with the vibrant domestic architectural landscape.

Throughout the history of architecture, few materials have been as influential as wood. It is rare to encounter a building that does not incorporate wood in some form, and it continues to be a fundamental element in the construction of buildings today. In our studio, wood plays a central role in a wide range of projects, and through our ongoing explorations, we have gathered valuable experiences to share.

Today, we are truly honored to have the opportunity to share our findings on wood as a material to the students of Pelita Harapan University, with the topic "Wood Construction in Contemporary Architecture." Together with our esteemed moderator, Mr. Raymond Gandayuwana, and wood joinery supplier, Mario Kurniadi from Rothoblaas Indonesia, we are excited to do public lecture on the use of both solid and engineered wood. We also share precedent studies from some of our recently completed projects, including Collective Arc, Kencana Valley, Intertwined Residence, and the Wooden Pavilion.

We are thrilled to celebrate Indonesia Design's 20th Anniversary, a milestone that marks its status as the nation's leading and award-winning lifestyle design magazine. In honor of this occasion, K-Thengono Design Studio is proud to showcase our latest projects, Paloma Experience Center and The Longhouse Collective, through an exhibition of posters. The event also featured a special segment at the Townhall Indonesia Design District in PIK2.

It was a pleasure to witness so many visitors exploring the works of Indonesia's top designers and contributing to the dynamic energy of this remarkable celebration. Here's to many more successful collaborations and milestones ahead!

The Daikin Designer Awards is one of Indonesia’s most comprehensive architectural award programs. Established in 2020, it serves as Daikin’s way of honoring its architect and interior designer partners who have collaborated with the brand. This year’s event was held at The St. Regis Jakarta in November 2024, with participation from talented architects, interior designers, and even students!

With a mission to support the development of residential home designs while ensuring high standards for air conditioning system integration, we are thrilled that our submitted project, Twisted Connection, was awarded "Daniel Mananta’s Choice" in the Conceptual Architecture Residential – Professional category. We were truly impressed by the work of other practitioners and the winners.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Daikin Proshop for their invaluable assistance in designing the AC system. A special thanks also goes to the entire K-Thengono Design Studio team and consultants who contributed to this project. With this achievement, we are motivated to continue evolving our creative work, staying inspired, and remaining relevant to the latest home technologies.

We are thrilled to announce that Talaga Sampireun Bali has been shortlisted and presented at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF), held in Singapore from November 6-9, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center. It is an incredible honor for us to showcase our recently completed project.

Talaga Sampireun Bali is shortlisted in the Completed Buildings – Hotel & Leisure category, and we had the privilege of presenting it among 12 other outstanding global projects. This year’s WAF theme, "Tomorrow", explores how architecture, urban design, landscape, and interiors will evolve in response to trends like population movement, city growth, digital technology, AI, immersive environments, and cultural change. It’s an amazing experience to participate in this event for the second time, alongside fellow Indonesian architects. We are proud to be part of such a forward-thinking and inspiring global community.

We are honored to have been invited as a speaker at Design Series Batam, organized by Anakata Series. As a platform for both offline and online architectural events in Indonesia, Anakata Series provides a unique opportunity to showcase the country’s architectural achievements. We were thrilled to present our work within the given typology of Residential Design.

The event took place at Artotel Batam in October 2024. Alongside our colleague, Wiyoga Nurdiansyah, we had the pleasure of sharing two of our projects: The Rice Barn House and House on V-Stilts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Anakata Series for the opportunity to share our knowledge and insights on architecture with the Indonesian community.

ARCHINESIA is proud to introduce 10x10=Infinity, an event that invites 10 young architecture studios to present a single curated built project. We are honored to showcase our project, Talaga Sampireun Bali, as part of this exciting platform. Each studio is challenged to deliver their presentation within 10 minutes, using only 10 slides. This unique format encourages efficiency and precision in presenting architectural work.

The event took place at Ciputra Artpreneur in Jakarta in October 2024, with 10 other distinguished architecture studios participating, including Atelier Bertiga, Bun&Lau, CNS Designworks, Dhanie Sal, K ARA, K-Thengono Design Studio, Moju Design Studio, Studio AVANA, Studio Talk, and Studio Terasu. More than just a presentation, 10x10=Infinity serves as a creative platform that inspires architects to share big ideas in an efficient and engaging way.

We are honored to present some of our interior projects!

The Open Talk Series took place at Royal Tulip Darmo Surabaya in June 2023, focusing on the topic “Proses Desain: Bangunan Rumah Tinggal & Interior.” We discussed several of our architecture and interior projects, including The Rice Barn House, Antarakata Coffee, and House on V-Stilts. We were thrilled to be invited to this talk show alongside fellow designer David W. Sampurna and moderator Briantara.