Habitus Podcast

Diana Nazir (IG: @diananazir) is an interior and product designer, a mother of two, a creative industry entrepreneur, and the Design Director of PT Artura Insanindo. She won the iDEA Rumah Award, HDII Award, Asia Pacific Interior Design Biennial Award and the Asia Pacific IAI Award. She had her bachelor degrees from Universitas Trisakti in Civil Engineering and Interior Design. Following college,...

Today's episode is from YouTube channel called CST Interior Design, hosted by Christina Suwardi with yours truly Swamitra Dermawan of Habitus Concept. In this episode, we get into all sorts of hot topics regarding concealed hinges - benefits, issues, tips and tricks to maximize the utility of concealed hinges without breaking the wallet. I share my thoughts on door planning, hinge installations, c...

Janki Cahyadi is the President Director of PT. Multifortuna Sinardelta, an Indonesian-based distribution company of premium consumer and professional products that include chinaware, glassware, small appliances and kitchen related equipments. The company currently distribute brands like Royal Albert England, Wedgwood, Zwiesel Glass, Swilling, Staub, Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Ateliware, among many other...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Bonucci Furniture, a company that has been building custom furniture for the past 17 years. We discuss the importance of working with clients to understand their needs and vision, and how to coordinate different aspects of home-building to create a cohesive and stylish space. We also talk about the various finishings that can be used for different...

With over 40 years of experience in the locks industry, Uncle William shares his story as a lifelong locksmith / door hardware craftsman with Habitus Concept. Listen in if you are keen to learn about how has locks evolved in the last 40 years and his real life experience with Miwa locksets!

A conversation with Zaky Makarim, the Sales Director of PT. Matahari Alka. Malka specializes in precision metal and composite fabrication for a wide variety of applications including airports, malls, hotels, private and corporate offices, government installations, and infrastructure networks. Hosted by Hendi Anshori of Vastu Home. Business inquiries: PT. Matahari Alka Office & Showroom Jl. Pakubuw...

In this episode, we talked to Erwin Hawawinata and Aji Warpani of Hawawinata & Associates. The duo partners recently won the highly competitive title of The Best Luxury Residential Interior Design for Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2020. We discussed their passion for metal music as part of their work inspirations, the secret to lasting partnership success, photography aspects in architecture and wha...

This week, Habitus Podcast speaks to Merysia Enggalhardjo of @saniharto. As one of Indonesia’s leading manufacturer for state of the art furniture, Merysia shares key insights into the journey of Saniharto from the start until being the global player in the furniture supplier in hotel industry. Listen in now! Business Inquiry FACTORY Jl. Raya Semarang - Demak Km.12,9 Semarang 59563 - Indonesia P&n...

Where do the ladies buy their apparels from? Listen to this episode to find out co-host Novita Fransiska of NVA Interior, speak to Felicia of Pluffy’s Choice, and find out about her ingredients to e-commerce success. This is a relevant stories to current and aspiring business owners, as the business landscape is facing the Double Disruption of COVID + Tech and how online marketing strategies can l...

HYJK did VaynerMedia SG! In this episode, we find out how Jaime Koh of HYJK Design (IG: @hyjkdesign) did VaynerMedia latest SG office in 13 days! We also found out how Jaime approaches Spacial Design in a scientific manner! Business Inquiry: HYJK Pte. Ltd. 72 Eunos Avenue 7, #04-05A, Singapore Handicrafts Building, Singapore 409570 Jaime Koh +65-9747 5541 jaimekoh@hyjkdesign.com

How long does it take to dry a piece of wood meant for doors? Listen in to find out the answer as we speak to Pak Andrias Margono, General Manager of Rangka Indah. Established in 1970, Rangka Indah has been a specialist in the manufacture of wooden doors and furnitures. Don't miss out as Pak Andrias shares his personal tips and tricks on what to look out for when buying wooden doors! Business Inqu...

Good Bathrooms = Good Wellness! Today, we speak to Natalie Kwong of Natalie Kwong Studio (IG: @nataliekwongstudio) with Pamela Yulyanti and Billy Vernando of Le Chateau Living (IG: @lechateauliving) about the philosophy of Bathroom Design and it contributes to your overall Wellness and Home Design. Listen now! Business inquiries: Natalie Kwong Studio @nataliekwongstudio E. Nataliekwongstudio@gmail...

Jey Nelson is our guest in Ep. 30 (please hit pause and listen to that episode if you haven’t already). He is back to share his insight about digital storytelling and the pros and cons of having APS-C camera compared to Full-frame kit and how it affects day-to-day digital storytelling for yourself and your businesses. Business Inquiry: Jey Nelson (IG: @jeynelson) +62-822-1112-1338

Melissa Gobel of Calissa Home has 20 years+ experience in producing custom-made soft furnishing for commercial and residential projects. The items include but not limited to curtains beddings and pillows. In this episode we discovered tips and tricks in having soft furnishings that complements the mood intended for each rooms, and also the history of Calissa Home. This episode is hosted by Melissa...

Do you know what does SVE stand for? . Listen in as we find out from its founder, Ivan Dharmadi! Founded in 2012, Ivan shares with us his concept for @sve_interior and the reason for their deep specialization in interior design for residential landed and apartments. . Plus, what are the 2 most important things when opening a company? Tune in for the answer! . #architect #interiordesign #habituspod...

Join us for another episode of podcast with @mikifuentes_ , founder of @kisah.ruang , an online platform to connect home owners to trusted interior designers! . We find out more about @mikifuentes_ 's concept behind @kisah.ruang and how he aims to simplify the renovation experience through key tenets like ease of use, affordability and style. . Listen today!

In this episode, we had a chance to catch up with @jenfilia , the person behind @coulisse_ink ! An architect by training, @jenfilia shared with us on the founding of @sandei_official in the 1980s and her foray into @coulisse_ink subsequently. . In our conversation, we dig into tattoos, her dancing passion, racism (and how to tackle it!). . We also had a chance to taste the uber-delicious scones @e...

In this episode, we are going to talk about doors and all! As the first architectural hardware that you will see when entering a building, the door is a very important equipment, providing dwellers with a sense of privacy and security. Watch as we explore the World of Handles, Locks and HInges with Swamitra from @habitus.concept . . In memory of Nelly Soeharjdo, the biggest Bee Gees Fan. . Credits...

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At the end of PSBB and his busy schedule we get to talk with Glenn about Space Planning for Modern Architecture. He shared his idea on architecture, his passion in educating younger architect, also his diversified experience in working in architect firm is US and in Indonesia. Getting his undergraduate title in Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and also a graduate from University of Pen...

How can you increase productivity through proper workspace design? What will a post-COVID19 office look like? . We spoke to Naila Djatnika (IG: @naila.djatnika) of Design Partners Indonesia (IG: @designpartnersindonesia) to find out more about their secrets to designing offices for corporate heavyweights. During her time with DPI, Naila had the opportunity to design offices for familiar names like...

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What happens when Indonesian Rattan mixes with Innovation and Technology? . We spoke to Lim Masulin (IG: @limmasulin) the founder of BYO Living (IG: @byoliving) to find out more about the revolutionary use of weaving as a technique to create sustainable solutions in architecture, fashion and furniture. We also found out more about BYO Living and the vision behind it. . . Hosted by @mikifuentes_ of...

Cosmas D. Gozali (IG: @cosmasgozaliofficial) has over 25 years of experience in both architecture and design.  Focusing on architecture in the local context, Atelier Cosmas Gozali's works are a fusion of future, modern and contemporary feels with a local taste, as captured in his book Soul of Space. In this podcast, Cosmas shares about his insights about art installations around the globe. Lis...

"It was exciting in the big firms to work with projects of really big scale, but I was not able to see the fruits of my labour for the most parts."  Habitus checked in with Sherlynn today to find out more about her career in the interior industry from Day 1 and the "secret" for founding Millimeters Studio in 2009. We also had the chance to find out what has been keeping Sherlynn busy during t...