Here is a list of recommended reads that might come in handy on the upcoming discussion on places and spaces!
Architecture and Literature with Avianti Armand
“The only way we can understand life is by order. All chaos is difficult to comprehend. Unconsciously we are always faced with a stimulating condition between chaos and order. Chaos is the cosmos. But we actually have the tendency to look for forms and order. If not, we wouldn’t be able to communicate.”
Avianti Armand then goes on to say:
“The easiest example is in architecture. There is the basic rule of thumb we follow. In houses there is the public area, the private area, and the semi-private area. Each has its own characteristics. So when we design a house we base it on those basic rules. But there are always rooms to break away from that structure.”
How do you think architecture functions as a representation/reflection of our society? While social order is not immediately visible, the structures of buildings are. Will observing the buildings found in a particular city reveal the character of its inhabitants?
Unconventional Spaces with Andra Matin
“I can try to evaluate their taste. Some of their tastes can be explicit; some character traits tend to be implicit. So we base the designs on the interviews and our encounters.”
Before drawing a plan for his clients, architect Andra Martin does his best to find out as much as he can about their preferences. Would you rather have a “sterile” living space that gives you the freedom to modify it as you will or have one that has been meticulously designed to suit your personality and tastes?
by Robin Evans (featured in Building the Mind)
“If anything is described by an architectural plan, it is the nature of human relationships, since the elements whose trace it records – walls, doors, windows and stairs – are employed first to divide and then selectively to re-unite inhabited space. But what is generally absent in even the most elaborately illustrated building is the way human figures will occupy it.”
Why do you think there are differences in the way humans interact in public and private spaces?
featured in Building the Mind)
“It’s easy to achieve a natural calm…trees, shrubs, a few rocks. But that’s not enough. Calm should have a ‘momentness,’ where space has a state of impermanence. Disruption is the manmade intervention, and calm comes from the contrast.”
How do you think that “momentness” can be achieved in a city – especially one that is as chaotic as Jakarta? How do you think it can be achieved at private and public levels?
The Flight from Conversation on the New York Times by Sherry Turkle
“At home, families sit together, texting and reading e-mail. At work executives text during board meetings. We text (and shop and go on Facebook) during classes and when we’re on dates.”
“In today’s workplace, young people who have grown up fearing conversation show up on the job wearing earphones. Walking through a college library or the campus of a high-tech start-up, one sees the same thing: we are together, but each of us is in our own bubble, furiously connected to keyboards and tiny touch screens.”
Many of us today are loyal dwellers of cyberspace, but this commitment is often fulfilled at the expense of our “real world” connections. Is it possible for us to strike a balance between our online and offline residences?
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
7—9 pm
Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan
(near the language section)
Jl. Asia Afrika 8
Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5
Jakarta 10270
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Potato Head is a name associated with lifestyle dining and lounge here in Jakarta. With three establishments in Jakarta and Bali, it has been five years since they started to deliver fine food and drinks.
To commemorate their fifth anniversary, the Potato Head family renovated the first restaurant located in Pacific Place with new rattan interiors and colorful upholstery. And to make the celebration even more memorable, they also created a three-week Potato Head Culinary Journey for all of their supporters.
To start the relaunching event, they will hold an Opening Party that will include a special apperance by their head mixologists; Megan DeMeulenaere and Rhys Wilson, as well as a line-up of Potato Head All Star DJs who will provide entertainment for the night.
As for the beverages served, they are working together with three great bars from New York, Singapore, and London. Each of them comes with a strong identity and of course great drinks to be shared with the people of Jakarta. The three bars working together with Potato Head is:
- Employees Only from New York;
- 28 Hong Kong Street from Singapore; and
- Trailer Hapiness from London.
To add their Culinary Journey agenda, the Potato Head team also brings to you The Ultimate Fried Chicken Feast, Farm to Table Brunch, and a nostalgic 5 course, 5 years of Culinary Journey meal – all made by Potato Head chefs: Hikaru Take and Haruhisa Noguchi.
The last point that was highlighted from the new refurnished Potato Head at Pacific Place was the Wine Bar. Brian Weitzman, their Wine Director, has prepared a wine fair to take you further a journey throughout the world as well as a wine pairing dinner to enjoy.
The second this year has just opened at the beginning of this week, and its presence in Plaza Indonesia's Atrium is felt. As you may have inferred from their name, the Watch Co specialises in timepieces, bringing to the shop brands such as . Interestingly enough, the company has announced its latest addition to the brand, . The Denmark company's array of earphones and headphones complements the watches well, its product design not unlike the time pieces The Watch Co. carries.
To complete the shopping experience, a number of collaborators have been invited to share their products. You will find essentials by offering everything from jeans, socks, bags, tops, jewelry, to vinyl. The Watch Co.'s shop will be around until January for you and yours. Take a look at the pictures above to get a peek of the Pop-Up Store, and do not forget to visit when you are in the area.
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November 2013 - January 2014
Atrium Plaza Indonesia
Extension Lv.4
Jl. Mh Thamrin Kav - 28 - 30
Menteng, Gondangdia,
Jakarta
Hyper Grand
Triwa
Void Watches
AIAIAI
Aark Collective
Daniel Wellington
Braun
No 11 Store
Standard Denim Supply
Sunday Somewhere
Monka Magic
We are only a week away from this month’s meeting. For our fifth discussion, we are going to talk about the relationship between humans, places and spaces.
Anna von Low wrote in her essay, “Faces and Places” that the way we perceive space is strongly tied with how we make sense of our physical existence in society. This goes to show the various interactions we have with the places we live in or frequently visit reveal a lot about how we act in social situations. However, in order to be able to speak about the relationship we have with our surroundings, it is important to know the difference between “place” and “space.” is fixed and has tangible limits whereas is more liquid and sensitive to change. But perhaps it is also important to think about how culture might have an impact on how individuals value and react to certain places and spaces.
- “A house constitutes a body of images that give mankind proofs or illusions of stability.” —Gaston Bachelard,
- Is the concept of “home” more linked to the idea of space or place? Is it possible that both are true?
- In his essay entitle “Figures, Doors and Passages,” Robin Evans writes that “the search for privacy, comfort and independence through the agency of architecture” is recent. Nowadays, when we think of our homes, or a part of our homes, we immediately think of something that belongs to us.
- The standard of living arrangements vary from place to place. What is the most common situation in Jakarta? How is your own living arrangement? Do you live alone, with friends, or with your family?
- “If anything is described by an architectural plan, it is the nature of human relationships, since the elements whose trace it records – walls, doors, windows and stairs – are employed first to divide and then selectively to re-unite inhabited space.” —Robin Evans,
How do humans – whether they know each other or not – interact in public spaces? How is it different from the interaction that takes place in private spaces?
- Cafe culture and Co-working establishments. Why do you think these sorts of places are very relevant nowadays?
- The Internet is a shared global, yet intangible space.
- How do you think social media changed the way we perceive distance as well as our social interactions?
- Do you think that is possible for humans to abandon direct social interactions in the future?
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
7—9 pm
Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan
(near the language section)
Jl. Asia Afrika 8
Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5
Jakarta 10270
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The first Wknd Sessions - Indonesia Special is here and it features none other than Performing their brand of rock n roll for The Wknd, one can really see how seasoned Jimmy, Pandu, Freddy, and Yanu are at performing - their tight performance captured by the Malaysia-based website perfectly. There have been 3 videos released so far , but knowing The Wknd's there should be one more coming out very soon. Morfem's performance, btw, took place at W_Space, where we saw how professional the Wknd's audio-visual team was (as you can see from the quality of the video). Enjoy the video and look for more coming out soon!
Yesterday (10/10/2013) marked the end of the 10th . Taking place in Lotte Avenue in Kuningan, the took over a large chunk of the mall's ground floor and was divided into 3 main shopping areas. Known distributors such as , , and made an appearance, as well as a whole lot of individual brands including , and Anokhi were there as well.
The food section was a highlight, with everyone from, to providing treats for attendees to munch on while browsing. There were also a couple of new faces opening booths in this Brightspot Market, one was toymakers , another was . The Goods Dept and Future10 collaborated in making The Music Dept, a booth that (you guessed it!) featured music-related items including DJ controller, vinyl, cds to accessories. was the place one can find the Brightspot Market-released , which featured a T-Shirt and Tote Bag combo especially made for Brightspot.
This Brightspot Market was more than just a shopping experience. Utilizing Lotte Avenue's theatre, the mall also became a place for JIFFEST to hold their press conference, Anggun Priambodo's Rocket Rain Soundtrack release, and Future Shorts & Bekibolang film screenings as well. For the kids, Brightspot invited Kutakatik to hold a one day creative workshop where children can channel their artistic energy.
You can find so many new things when you go to Brightspot Market - this was no exception, and we hope to find more in the next one!
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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Invent Your Future
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