Antonius Richard Rusli, Founder and Principal of RAD+ar, was an invited speaker at the ARCH:ID 2024 International Conference, which was anchored by the main theme “Placemaking: Tolerance.”
His participation validated RAD+ar’s prominent role in contemporary Indonesian architecture, specifically in formulating design solutions that respond to both social and climatic challenges.
Focus: Architecture and Inclusive Spaces
Antonius Richard Rusli was featured in the Architecture Forum sub-theme on the second day of the conference, alongside several distinguished international architects, including Jo Nagasaka (Japan) and Christopher Lee (UK).
His contribution focused on how architecture in Indonesia can effectively create ‘in-between spaces’ that promote inclusion and tolerance (placemaking: tolerance). This approach aligns directly with RAD+ar’s philosophy, which emphasizes a research-based, bioclimatic performance-driven design. By focusing on these principles, the firm creates communal spaces that are healthy, open, and accessible to diverse community groups, as demonstrated in their globally recognized projects.
By taking the stage at ARCH:ID 2024, Antonius Richard Rusli reinforced RAD+ar’s position as a leading voice in the critical conversation surrounding ethical, socially impactful, and ecologically responsive tropical architecture in Southeast Asia.
