Design Matters | July-August 2026 Edition | NOW! Jakarta

Across Jakarta, buildings new and old come together to create the character of this city, whilst interiors shape our experience of third spaces, and new innovations reimagine the value of waste materials. Design can dictate how we interact, engage and appreciate the environment around us, and that's why when shaping our everyday lives here in Indonesia, Design Matters.

In this issue of NOW! Jakarta, we explore the evolution of the archipelago's diverse architecture, discuss what makes a design "Indonesian", and showcase the country's innovative 'upcycling' design houses. Additionally, we speak to a design firm behind some of the city's most iconic restaurants. 

But that's not all: read about Museum MACAN's latest exhibitions, the new curatorial angle of ARTJOG 2026, the importance of wellbeing in education, and all your favourite bimonthly columns.

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