Winning Matters? How Awards Shape Visibility, Credibility, and Reality in Architectural Practice at ARCH:ID 2026
“Does Winning Matters?” Awards in Architectural Practice, held on 25 April 2026 at Tetenger Tutur, Hall 7. Moderated by Ar. Welly Kusumo, IAI—representing the Indonesian Institute of Architects’ Architectural Awards Board and Principal of Cowema Studio—the discussion brought together respected voices including Ar. Rafael David Pasaribu of Aboday Design, Fandy Gunawan of Fandy Gunawan Studio, and Ar. Rafael Arsono of Rafaelmiranti Architect.
Resilience by Design
How can architecture remain resilient, adaptive, and aesthetically compelling amid evolving environmental challenges and rapid urban development? Can coated steel become one of the key materials supporting more resilient architecture?
Shaping Resilient Futures: Heritage and Modernity in Steel Architecture
Yesterday, Jakarta hosted the Steel Architectural Symposium 2025 — a focused one-day forum exploring how steel can bridge cultural heritage and contemporary design to create resilient buildings for the ASEAN region. The symposium, held on 27 November 2025, opened a timely conversation about climate-responsive practice, material innovation, and the role of steel in both conserving and reinterpreting local architectural identities.
A Glimpse of GA House at the DDA 2025 Architectural Models
Cowema Studio Arsitektur is pleased to share our participation in the exhibition Architectural Models of the Daikin Designer Awards (DDA) 2025, held at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta. As an annual celebration of architectural and interior excellence, DDA continues to highlight innovative climate-responsive design supported by Daikin’s vision for better living environments.