Habitus Podcast

Balagi & Dilmoni is an Indonesian furniture company and brand, which is specialized in designing and producing superb quality of handmade-handwoven lifestyle furniture. The company is established in 2015 unifying two local furniture factories, PT. Balagi Rattan and PT. Dilmoni Citra Mebel Indonesia, which have shared 40 years of experience in designing, producing and supplying the world with o...

“Design itu adalah hidup, design itu adalah art.. if you want to live to the fullest, you have to know your inner art” – Iklim Tan Iklim Tanumihardja (IG: @iklimtan) is the founder and the principal of Aurasia Design. Iklim went to Universitas Atmajaya and Universitas Indonesia.  Upon finishing up his bachelor degree, he worked at a contractor company where he learned and executed all aspects...

" Bangunan di PIK itu mahalnya adalah di tiang pancang... karena bangun rumah di tanah yang bekas rawa. " - Winny Wijaya We talked to Winny Wijaya (IG: @winnyelw) of OMA Architect (IG: @oma.architecture). It is an architect firm based in Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta. We got connected over instagram, collaborated for a project. But interestingly enough, we never met  until we got together to re...

" Videography is like war journalism... you have to prepare for anything. Keep smiling, you don't have to worry about the situation..ease up the tension, isolate the problem because you can't put the problem and the solution in the same room. "- Jey Nelson A conversation with videographer Jey Nelson (IG: @jeynelson) about his works and perspectives. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree but fo...

"The door size follows the hardware, not the hardware follow the door size" - Swamitra Habitus In this episode, we discussed about common door hardware problems, collaboration with Elmes Union Japan and Miwa Locks Japan, the making of the Sayap Handles (listen to #habituspodcast Ep. 15 & 20 ), and Habitus vision to promote Indonesian design to the world.  Hosted by Jey Nelson.

This is a hijacked episode --  the interviewer becomes the guest. "Cita-cita gue pengen jadi rockstar..." - Swamitra Swamitra Dermawan (IG: @swamitra_himself) is the day-to-day manager at Habitus Concept, a door hardware distributor based in Jakarta.  He earned his undergraduate degree from Berklee College of Music.  In this episode Swamitra shared the early days in music business, and how it tran...

 “Live your own life” – Bryan Girsang Bryan Nelvian Agassi Girsang (IG: @girsangbryan) is an interior stylist. He earned his Law Degree from Universitas Trisakti. Bryan’s work has been about building an intimate interior settings. Bryan is approaching everything through the lens of a storyteller — the experience that enhances the intention of the interior designers who created the concept.&nb...

"Stop using plastic" - Francine Denise   Francine Denise Tjoitang Latief (IG: @francinedenisetj) is the principal and the founder of Francine Denise Interiors, a boutique firm specializing in residential projects.   She holds BA (Hons) degrees in Interior, Landscape & Design from The Nottingham Trent University. Her design career began upon her return in Indonesia, by designing Itali...

A conversation with Melvin Tan and Linda Yuliana, the founders of HelloEmbryo. HelloEmbryo is a design collective, conceived out of a casual meeting in Singapore between two like-minded individuals from two different countries.  This collaboration grew into an integrated design studio, now based in Jakarta and Singapore, offering interior design and architecture consultations. For further inquiry,...

On this episode, we explore the world of lighting design with Andrew Susilo @andsusilo from @lightbox_plus, Endrawan Nimpuno @endrawannimpuno from @bcadesign and Thomas Jonathan @thoms_jo from @artmospherelight, hosted by Jacobus Rizon of @kluege.

“If I’m not an architect, I would be a storyteller”  - Budi Kurniawan Budi Kurniawan (IG: @budi_kurniaw4n) is a storyteller, triathlon athlete, and the founder and principal  of BK Interior & Architecture.  His latest masterpiece BENT & LIGHT project in Singapore won the 2018 Pinnacle Award of Excellence in Commercial Interior in Las Vegas, and the Best Interior Design categ...

Episode 22: Creating a Harmonious Home with Bonucci Furniture Discover the secrets to designing a functional and stylish home with Bonucci Furniture. In this episode, we explore how they have perfected the art of crafting custom furniture for over 17 years. Learn about their approach to understanding clients' needs and visions, coordinating different aspects of home-building, and selecting the...

The Story of Artware

Nelson Liaw is the founder of Nelson Architects based in Jakarta, specializing in luxury residentials and commercial spaces. Originally from Palu (Sulawesi), he studied at Universitas Atma Jaya (Jogjakarta) with a degree in Architecture. Driven by a relentless curiosity, he learned all aspects of 3D architectural during his tenure at Arsita Interkreasi, under the mentorship of Pak Miming Kartawina...

“My calling is to make my clients happy..” — Mudita Lestari “Kita harus kenal sama diri kita sendiri” – Erlangga Boenawan Mudita Lestari (Website: www.muditalestari.com) is the Chief Interior Designer of Mudita Lestari Interior and business owner of Kopi Tama (IG: @kopi.tama). She studied interior design at Swinburne University (Melbourne). Her career began in 2010, and accumulated various interio...

“80% of my clients are from instagram” — Novita Fransiska Novita Fransiska (IG: @kembangnobita) is a Chief Designer for NVA Interior (IG: @NVA_Interior), a bespoke interior design and build services. Before starting her own firm, she spent a good few foundational years as a contractor. She earned her degree in Interior Design from Universitas Tarumanegara.  In our conversation in this episode...

Habitus Podcast Ep. 16 - Joe Willendra of WOFF

A conversation with Yappy Utomo (IG: @yappy.phomi) of Phomi Modified Clay Materials (IG: phomimcm). ..Yappy is a lawyer by education, and a licensed notary. We discussed about how he transitioned from his legal background into leading Phomi’s growth from zero sales to a service used by many interior designers and architects. Current and past projects include Modena Experience Center Senopati, KPK...

A conversation with Pak Sammy Hendramianto (IG: @Sammy_Hendramianto_Syamsulhadi) about the story of the #SayapHandles. We discussed about being the first Indonesian designer to collaborate with @elmeshardware, the process and how it came about to the fruition. Joining the session, Ibu Anita Boentarman (IG: anitaboentarman), Ferdinand William (@denand91) and yours truly @swamitra_himself. This epis...

Habitus Podcast Ep. 13 - Anggraito Suhartono & Anggi Putri of A+A Architecture Interior by Habitus Concept

Habitus Podcast Ep. 12 Tribute to Glamour with Vivianne Faye“More is more.” - Vivianne FayeThis particular episode we uncover the true meaning of GLAMOUR, which can be a slippery and overstated term. But no one can explain better than Vivianne Faye (IG: @viviannefaye), who bring glamour to life on a grand scale. We discover her approaches in interior design, such as:1. Furniture selections of diff...

An interesting conversation with Relly & Taufan of Retota. Retota is a textile company founded in 1988, specializing in the manufacturing of wallcovers, sunshades and rugs made of natural fibers. All of the products are 100% handcrafted in Central Java, and already been exported to United States, Europe and Japan to name a few. Discover how the handwoven natural fiber can blend so well into the in...

A flash podcast with Gienna Hu (IG: @justgienna), Regional Sales Manager of Zucchetti Kos Italy (IG: @zucchetti.kos). We discussed the overview of Zucchetti sanitary fittings, latest collection released in the Salone Del Mobile 2018, and awards won, including but not limited to Green Good Design Awards, DesignEX Comfia, countless Red Dot Product Awards, ADI Index, FX International Interior Design...