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DP personalities
“The content of architecture is never static. The possibilities for confluence are limitless!” – Dadi Surya
An interview with
Wu Tzu Chiang Dadi Surya Rida Sobana Gani Wijoyo
Interview by Leanne Lim
DPA directors Wu Tzu Chiang and Dadi Surya as well as director of Indonesia Rida Sobana have been instrumental in the firm’s expansion into Indonesia, and associate director Gani Wijoyo represents the next generation groomed to continue the reins of leadership. They share with Design in Print their insights on the evolving architectural scene in Indonesia, challenges faced and how the firm can continue to distinguish itself amid the competition. What do you love about being an architect? WTC: Being able to create spaces that people can use, appreciate and enjoy – places they can call a ‘second home’. Architecture is constantly evolving and encompasses every aspect of our lives, so being in this profession gives me a chance to help impact people’s environments.
DS: The content of architecture is never static. It is a multidisciplinary profession that engages with wide-ranging subjects and professions from science to humanities - arts, engineering, sociology and many more. The possibilities for confluence are limitless!
“Architecture should be designed for that particular time and place – it’s one way to make our design authentic.” – Rida Sobana