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ABOUT US

Multi talented architect Agung Budi Raharsa was start educated in Indonesia Art Institute Jogjakarta for Interior Design in 1993 then move to Architecture Academy YKPN Jogjakarta and completed his Architecture bachelor in Gadjah Mada University Jogjakarta in Faculty of Architecture, in 2000.

BALTRA ARCHITECTS was started by Agung Budi Raharsa in April 2007. Now it has been running in the 14th year. Agung was start educated in Indonesia Art Institute Jogjakarta in 1993 for Interior Design then he move to Architecture Academy YKPN then continue to taking his Architecture bachelor in Gadjah Mada University Jogjakarta in Faculty of Architecture, completing his bachelor studies in 2000. Subsequently, Agung worked on some architecture companies for some projects in Bali & overseas. This brought him to Bali. Upon completion of some projects, Agung decided to started his own professional business collaborated with his partners to running some projects in Java, Bali, and Malaysia in 2007. Besides that at the same time Agung still working with same office where he worked previously. So he was working in two places in couple years because he need te finished his hold projects to complete his portfolio. He have various experience project type using various materials (mixed media materials) which is common type of materials use until sustainable materials use in development architecture.

BALTRA ARCHITECTS office studio is based in Bali and it has around 16 staff employed. It undertakes projects throughout Indonesia, Australia, the Asia region and beyond. They provide architectural design, interior design, furniture production and engineering services. With various experienced project type using various materials (mixed media materials) which is commonly type of materials use until he developed sustainable eco friendly with green design, i.e. concrete, steel, wood, bamboo, and earth base material, using conventional methods until modern methods their work comprises predominantly of residentials, commercials, resorts and hospitality type of projects.

We believe the role and importance of architecture design in everyday life for clients. Thus, our approach in design is not always concerning about visual delight, that most of the time is taken for granted but rather how it works, how it solves the problem delicately, and how it fundamentally affects the living and its surroundings, in a good way. We also believe that good design should be achieved by solving complicated problems with simple and elegant solutions, though he knows, that “good” is never an absolute word.

WHAT WE BELIEVE & HOW WE WORK

Buildings have functional needs but good architecture always is about something more. We feel architecture is an expression of a client’s aspirations and values.
We believe architecture is a frame for our lives and so has the power to make the things we do every day, – living, learning, working, – better and more meaningful.
We believe architecture should act as a lens to better understand and appreciate the built and natural landscape around it.
We believe that good design should be accessible to everyone.
We believe in “magic”. We try to create it when we can.

Architecture is both of the process & the product of planning, designing & constructing buildings & any other structures. We offer a creative and essential sense to produce a good designed space, by implementing the material scheme, light with harmony, and the selection of the furniture and the art works to make the project be properly planned, scheduled, on budget & implemented as expected.

With professional team member i.e.: architects, designers, 3D-artist, engineers, scientists, artists-an, & builders, we provide architectural & engineering services that included conceptual design, design development, technical details, engineering analysis, & construction documents, along with the supervision during construction development & taking care of project management to sure project delivered on quality & on schedule.

We have had great success in developing a process that guides both architect and client through the thousands of decisions that need to be made when designing a building. That said, every project is different and we will work with you to engineer the most appropriate path to get from an initial idea to a building that is functional, inspirational, and perhaps most importantly, is on budget. We view everything we do as an opportunity to create something remarkable. Each project is an interaction between the architect and the client, the building and the landscape, our collective aspirations and constraining realities. From time to time we will also execute a hypothetical project. These projects allow us to explore ideas beyond the scale and scope of our “real” projects.

OUR KEY PERSON

Agung Budi Raharsa, B Arch.

Principal Architect (Founder)

I have been more than 20 years working in the architecture world. Start in 1993 in Art Institute of Indonesia jump to Architecture Academy and graduated from Gadjah Mada University.

R. Simanungkalit, B Arch.

Project Director (Founder)

I have been 30 years working in architecture world. Graduated architecture IBT generation 1989.

Putu Astuti

Architect Administration

I have been 15 years working in architecture world. Graduated architecture Udayana University Bali generation 1997.

Rio Justin

3D Artist Creative Director

I have been 15 years working in illustrator media.

Gabriella

Architect Creative Interior

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture world.

Bagus Putera

Head Civil Engineer

I have been more than 30 years working in the Engineer world.

Made Bayu

Site Creative Engineer

I have been more than 15 years working in the architecture world.

Kusuma

Production Head

I have been more than 20 years working in the interior production.

I Nyoman S.

Architect Drafter

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture documentations.

I Putu S.

Architect Drafter

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture documentations.

I Ketut B.

Engineer

I have been more than 20 years working in the architecture engineering.

Joko S

Engineer

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture engineering.

I Alit S.

Architect Drafter

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture documentations.

Gede S

Quality Controls

I have been more than 10 years working in the product supply & controls.

Eko PR

Site Architect

I have been more than 20 years working in the architecture engineering.

Edy D

Site Foreman

I have been more than 10 years working in the architecture engineering.

CLIENTS SAYS

AGUNG BUDI RAHARSA

Biography & Experiences

SEE AGUNG BIOGRAPHY

2019 - Now

 

Chief Executive Officer & Founder CV. Kreasi Bali Selaras

In mid-2019 I am is the CEO & Founder CV. Kreasi Bali Selaras base in Bali. Expertise in: interior design & product supply for residential also commercial projects, the product retails supply & maintenance for the hotel - restaurant - kitchen hardware, encompassing conceptual design, planning, development, drawings production, construction management, construction supervision, project budgeting. We involved in hospitality & commercial projects i.e. hotels, restaurants, resorts, villas, & residences also commercial.

2007 - Now

 

Chief Executive Officer & Founder PT. Baltra Architects Bali

Since 2007 I am is the CEO & Co-Founder of PT. Baltra Architects base in Bali. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, residential villas to fully functional resorts, encompassing conceptual design, planning, development, drawings production, construction management, construction supervision, project budgeting, project permit processing, marketing analysis, and investment engineering. We have some projects has built and some in the designing process. We involved in several hospitality projects i.e. Hotels, Resort, Villas, & Residences also commercial.

2018 - 2020

 

Area 15 Las Vegas Project - Lead Architect (www.area15.com)

Since December 2017 I have been involved in this project (Area 15 project) as a Senior Architect in Ibuku team until February 2019 to follow up on the Conceptual Design stage, the Design Scheme stage, the Development Design stage. In March 2019 I started to be involved in the Construction Document stage and at the same time lead the mockup construction in Bali to manage all components and ensure the knockdown system can be assembled on the Las Vegas site by the client team accurately. Collaborating with Atelier One from London as engineers we carried out several tests in accordance with the technical standards required by the USA government for load tests, strength calculations, fire resistance tests, welding tests, and all must have certificates for US authority approval. Area 15 is an Experiential retail and entertainment complex offering live events, immersive activations, art installations and much more. Located just a few minutes from the Las Vegas strip, Area 15 will open in late 2019.

2017 - 2018

 

Africa Praia Sundy Project - Lead Architect (www.sundyprincipe.com) Prestigious Award from Unesco - The Versailles Award 2019

Collaborated with DL2A architect from France started in 2014 I am involved in Praia Sundy Beach Eco Resort, Restaurant - Sao Tome & Principe Africa project in Ibuku team then was delayed by 2 years due to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa then move forward in 2016 and has completed in mid 2017 which is received a prestigious award from Unesco as the Versailles Award 2019 for the Restaurant in sector Africa and West Asia. The Sundy Restaurant is a single bamboo structure building that stand alone in the jungle separated with the villas complex make this bamboo restaurant building blending well with the environment surrounding. With a unique shaped building like a wild creature giving a very natural impression of being in its location. Simple structure with A frame repetition system with diminishing size variations towards the back makes this building look elegant overall in its interior restaurant view.

2017 - 2018

 

Maldives Project - Lead Architect (www.fairmont-maldives.com) Awarded Some Categories Awards In 2018 & 2019

Collaborated Ibuku Bali team with SCSY architect & HBD Interior from Singapore, I am involved in Dolphin Beach Bar - Sirru Fen Fushi - Dolphin Island Maldives started in 2017 and has completed in mid of 2018 was awarded for some categories i.e.: Hospitality Design Awards 2018, The Club Readers Awards 2018, World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018, Travel + Leisure India's Awards 2018, World Travel Awards 2019. The 120 Luxury Villas are a seamless blend of chic understated Maldivian rustic chic with champagne woods, coral-inspired rugs, and bamboo glass chandeliers. The 200-metre long swimming pool that bisects the island will keep fitness aficionados active. Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is more than just your personal hideaway. Tucked within the Shaviyani Atoll, our “secret water island” as dubbed by the locals glistens like a pearl. Poster white sand beach fringed with swaying palms is kissed by the turquoise waters of the 600-hectare lagoon that gives way to the tranquil blues of the Indian Ocean and a never-ending horizon. The sustainable design development of the striking all-bamboo poolside bar, Onu Onu, offers a selection of classic cocktails paired to gorgeous views of the horizon we built in 2018 was contributed into the whole processed for the success to got awards. https://www.fairmont-maldives.com

2014 - 2015

 

Hong Kong Project - Lead Architect (www.tri.hk) Received Gold Medal for The Best Hong Kong Restaurant Interior Design Awards 2016

Collaborated with ISG (www.isgplc.com/en) the Hong Kong building contractor and Light Direction (www.lightdirections.com) the Hong Kong lighting consultant, also with ISL (www.isl.bz) the Hong Kong sound system consultant, in 2015 I am as a duty of Ibuku team in Bali to build & handed over the TRi Balinese Restaurant, the Contemporary Balinese Cuisine in Repulse Bay - Wan Cai, the most prestigious district in Hong Kong, then finally has nominated & received a Gold Medal for The Best Hong Kong Restaurant Interior Design Awards (HKRIDA) 2016.

2017 - 2018

 

Riverbend House - Lead Architect (www.bambuindah.com/products/river-bend) Has Reached The Finals of Dezeen Awards 2019

The Riverbend House project at Bambu Indah Resort in Sayan Ubud with Ibuku team. The project has done in 2018 then reached the finals of 2019 Dezeen Awards. The annual Dezeen Awards identifies the world’s best architecture, interiors and design, and the studio and individuals who produce the most outstanding work. In 2019 two of the finalists are from Indonesia. Being selected as a finalist in their annual awards, therefore, is no feat, and in 2019 Indonesia proudly has two, The Riverbend House is one of them. The awards cover 36-categories. Riverbend House is included in the Hospitality Building category. The appropriately named Riverbend House does this by following the shape of Bali’s Ayung River and uses almost all bamboo to do so. The property offers 220-degrees views and has 2-bedrooms, a living room, and the kitchen with spectacular views of the Ayung River. This year’s 2019 Dezeen Awards will be judged by an international panel of 75-leading architecture and design figures, looking for three key elements: beauty, innovation, and benefits (to both people and planet). Please check it at Gapurabali.com in subject Indonesian Architects Reach Finals Years 2019 Dezeen Awards.

2013 - 2019

 

Senior Architect - PT. Bamboo Pure / Ibuku Studio (Bamboo Building Design & Construction) - (Canadian Company)

Member as a Senior Architect in John Hardy & Elora Hardy company PT. Bamboo Pure ( www.ibuku.com ) ones biggest bamboo creative design company in Bali, Indonesia to handle some projects i.e. - Permata Ayung River Spa - Ubud, Bali in 2014 www.permataayung.com, - TRi Contemporary Balinese Cuisine Restaurant Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, in 2015 www.tri.hk has nominated & received a Gold Medal for The Best Hong Kong Restaurant Interior Design Awards (HKRIDA) 2016, - Praia Sundy Beach Eco Resort, Restaurant - Sao Tome & Principe Africa in 2017 which is received a prestigious award from Unesco as the Versailles Award 2019 for the Restaurant in sector Africa and West Asia, - Dolphin Beach Bar - Sirru Fen Fushi - Dolphin Island Maldives in 2017, which is received a some awards i.e.: Hospitality Design Awards 2018, The Club Readers Awards 2018, World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018, Travel + Leisure India's Awards 2018, World Travel Awards 2019. - Como Echo Beach Bar - Canggu Bali in 2017, - Cooking Class Sokasi Four Seasons - Ubud Bali in 2017, - Badminton Court Bamboo Dome - Ubud Bali in 2016, - Green Village Bali projects, - Green School Bali projects, - Riverbend House project In Bambu Indah Resort - Sayan Ubud Bali, - and some others projects in overseas.

2012 - 2014

 

Senior Architect - PT. Triaco Bali (Netherlandish Company)

Member of PT. Triaco Architects base in Bali as Senior Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development. Aruna Senggigi Resort & Convention project in Lombok, NTB, Indonesia with 157 bedrooms & Convention Hall with 1200 seaters capacity is the success built. www.arunasenggigi.com www.instagram.com/arunasenggigi

2011 - 2012

 

Senior Architect - Donem Architect Of Kuwait (Kuwait Company)

Member of Donem Architect company base in Kuwait as Senior Architect of Arabic Architecture Project Development, Conceptual Design, Project Planning, Project development, Designing villas & resort buildings in the Middle East area i.e. in Qatar, Syria, & Kuwait.

2010 - 2012

 

Senior Architect - PT. Sandheva Bali (French Company)

Member of PT. Sandheva Architects base in Bali as Senior Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, with more than 100 villas, commercial, & residences unit was designed & built-in 2 years in Bali.

2010 - 2012

 

Senior Architect - PT. Pure-D Bali (French Company)

Member of PT. Pure-D base in Bali as Senior Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, with some villas, commercial, & residences unit was designed & built-in Bali.

2009 - 2010

 

Senior Architect - PT. Elite Construction Art Bali (Korean Company)

Member of PT. Elite Construction Art base in Bali as Senior Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, with some villas, hotels, commercial, & residences unit was designed & built-in Bali.

2008 -2010

 

Architect Owner Representative Of Luxury Investment Villas Bali (Canadian Company)

Home Architect - Luxury Investment Villas base in Bali, Project planning, Project development, Project and team management, Construction supervision, Project quality controller for LIV Bali Project with 27 Villas, Beach Club, Business Center, Spa & Bar, Boutique & Shop, Reception & Hall.

2002 - 2006

 

Interior Designer - PT. Alur Natura Bali (Croatia Company)

Member of PT. Alur Natura base in Bali as Interior Designer. Expertise in: Interior architecture, residential furniture, villas & resort furniture, in some local project & overseas project i.e. Maia Luxury Resort & Spa Hotel Seychelles South Africa, Bvlgari Resort Pecatu Bali, Sheraton Hotel Nusa Dua Bali, Puri Santrian Sanur Bali, Four Season Resort Labuan Malaysia, The Village Restaurant Bali, Peninsula Resort Bali, Residence White Valley Australia.

2002 - 2008

 

Architect Designer - PT. Creative Solution Architects International (Australian-Rusian Company)

Member of PT. Creative Solution Architects International base in Bali as Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, residential villas to fully functional resorts, encompassing conceptual design in local & overseas project i.e. - Shark House Bali, - Luxury Residence in Labuan Malaysia (the Mansion House with a tunnel, helipad, Jetty & yacht, Olympic pool, in 25.000 M2 lands), - Residence White Valley Australia, - The mansion house in Singapore, - The Brigade Hill Resort & SPA at Hindia (more than 80 villas with public buildings), - Dholhiyadhoo Resort Project Maldive (Island Resort 94 Villas-44 water villas-with public buildings & staff), - Hondaafushi Resort Project Maldive (Island Resort Hotel 95 Villas-25 water villas+public buildings & staff), - Biyadhoo Resort Project Maldive (Island Resort Hotel 35 Villas-15 unit water villas-public buildings+staff ), - Indah Manis Villa Pecatu, www.villa-indahmanis.com - Vanishing Villa Tabanan Bali, - Bayu Gita Villa Ketewel, www.villabayugita.com - Bayu Gita Residence Ketewel, - Pushpapuri Villa Ketewel, www.pushpapuri.com - Ombak Biru Villa Ketewel, - and much more.

2001 - 2002

 

Architect Designer - PT. Gapura Dewata Bali (Local Company)

Member of PT. Gapura Dewata base in Bali as Architect Designer. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, hospital project. Project: Bali International Hospital - Ketewel Bali (design & planning), Apartment for the doctor - Ketewel Bali, and some other residences projects around Bali.

2000 - 2001

 

Junior Architect - PT. Patragumi Servitalitha Bali (Local Company)

Member of PT. Patragumi Servitalitha base in Bali as Junior Architect. Expertise in: residential building, commercial project design & development, residential villas to fully functional resorts, encompassing conceptual design in local & overseas projects. Project: Nagasutra Villa - Pandawa Beach Ungasan Bali, Gili Trawangan Villa - Lombok, Valentina Villa - Legian Bali, Ahimsa Hotel - Legian, and some other residences projects around Bali.

1997 - 1999

 

National Geography - Photography & Filmography

With my hobbies of photography & filmography, I joined as a member of the National Geography team and with several foundations of lovers and preservers of endangered species to cover the existence of several species of Eagle which is a rare animal protected by the state in the area of Mount Merapi Jogjakarta. It was a very interesting experience to do.

1995 - 1996

 

Intern - Housing Developer Company Jogjakarta

Member as architect intern in the Housing Developer company specialist to build & manage the housing base in Jogjakarta. Member as architect intern in some Structure company and help the social foundation which is taking care for nursing home and Fitofarmaka medicine.

1993 - 2000

 

College Student - Jogjakarta

Member of Interior Design in Art Institute of Indonesia (ISI) Jogjakarta (1993). Member of Architecture Academy ATA YKPN Jogjakarta (1994~1998). Member of Architecture Faculty of Gadjah Mada University Jogjakarta (1998~2000).

1974

 

I Was Born

I was born in a homely family with 4 brothers in Ngawi, a small city in East Java, Indonesia. I grew up there from preschool to high school then I move to Jogjakarta to finished my Colleges. I loves my family, nature, photography, movies, and technologies.

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