Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces #2 competition 1st Prize winners - Made Artha Krisiantara, Angga Batistuta Meldina and Yoshino Takasan

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 1st Prize winners of our Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces #2 competition – Made Artha Krisiantara, Angga Batistuta Meldina and Yoshino Takasan from Indonesia!

1st Prize winners from Indonesia

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

We are not part of a company, but rather a group of close friends connected by our shared passion for architecture, culture, and travel. Our collaboration grew naturally through friendship and common interests. For us, joining projects like this is a way to exchange ideas, explore new perspectives, and enjoy the process of creating something meaningful together.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

We come from different backgrounds and project experiences. Artha is passionate about architectural competitions and conceptual ideas. Angga has worked on several residential projects based on micro-urban concepts at an architectural studio in Indonesia. Yoshino is a Japanese architect with experience in adaptive reuse projects, which connects well with the theme of this competition.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

Artha : It cannot be described explicitly. It can only be understood through the situations and dialogue between people, place, and time. As long as those three remain, architecture will always remain architecture. And the role of the architect in society is to ensure the value of those three remains, while bringing a new presence into them.

Angga : Architecture should be honest and humble . It’s not just about how a building looks, but about how an architect creates a space that truly fits its functions and needs, so it feels right and comfortable for the people using it—without ignoring the site context and the potential around it.

Yoshino : To me, architecture is something that encourages me to reflect on my inner self. I believe the role of architects is not simply to respond to practical needs, but to respect the culture and history that have been built over time while also creating and realizing new values and perspectives for society.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

We participated in this competition because we wanted a platform to express our ideas. Through collaboration, we imagined a unique piece of work created from a blend of our different thoughts, perspectives, and creativity.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Find a purpose for participating beyond just winning the prize. Use competitions as a way to record your growth, a chance to express your ideas personally, and also as a way to express empathy toward disasters, social challenges, or situations that urgently need improvement through the solutions you propose. Every entry is a valuable experience. Keep going, stay curious, and never give up.