We are thrilled to announce that House The House and IN//N are developing a strategic partnership in bring Bandung-Berlin creative and cultural talents by starting several serial projects in the near future.
IN//N ITIATIVE is a EU based (operated in Berlin-Germany) platform which is constantly promoting, supporting, educating and networking Indonesian (and other developing regions) creative potential into the global atmosphere. IN//N works and partners with creative entities, universities, artists, corporations, and other related stakeholders in developing and developed regions. Those activities generate funds, promotion, collaboration, and knowledge supports, dedicated to the enhancement of creative resources in developing regions.
Image courtesy of : Kamila Wabnik of IN//N

With experiences from working with top-notch local clothing brands to advertising agencies in the notorious J-town, and now starting his own branding studio to explore what he loves most, Andi ‘A_Synchronized’ Rahmat is going to have an afternoon session on our Trivia Club, sharing his interest on visual design and communities-related issues for broader causes. We’ll delve on his latest proposal for contemporary city branding, which is expected to see a municipal affirmation, contrasted with the paradox of conditions within our developing country.

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HANDS ON : CLAY
a Market by Ceramic Makers

Introducing another fresh program from NuArt Sculpture Park.
An event that celebrates local material culture, this time focusing on Clay and highlighting the shining and talented Bandung potters.

They will please us at the ceramics market, so be ready to fill up our kitchen cabinets! Also some special Ramadhan and Hari Raya parcels will be available for you to send to your loved ones. You can also personalized your piggy-bank at the Paint-Your-Bank workshop from Kandura.

Later on the afternoon, be prepared to indulge your starving tummies with a line up of mouthwatering traditional food stalls at the Pasar Senggol market. It will be a fun moment to have mini reunions with our old mates!

So mark your calendar on
12th July 2014
at NuArt Sculpture Park
Ceramics market starts at 1pm
Workshop starts at 2pm onwards
Pasar Senggol opens at 5pm

Hands On: Clay is presented by NuArt Sculpture park, partnering with House The House and Kandura Keramik. See you there!

Munireng – Nippon Summer Soul Music by Munireng on Mixcloud

Munireng trapped to spread beautiful music for beautiful people & art of music creation. He comes from a middle-class, suburban home, where he shuffled his way through the educational system without any major incidents. He got full time job, so he was able to buy some cassette, vinyl & CD’s. Began with self-taught DJ skill, he mixed every kind of style of music. Afro-American Music/Black Music culture was his big influences. He started produced arranged music by himself in 16 years with his friend made Drum & Bass music style. And then after that he has another project called “Midnight Runners” made boogie funk music style. After success on his music project by released his music production. Munireng took a leap to have solo project as a DJ & Music Producer. Munireng doesn’t really know what he’s up to next. He’s been digging this DJ thing alright but He want to take music academy to enhance his skill made art of music creation & Dj-ing in Tokyo, Japan. With this mix, I hope people who listen to keep listen beautiful no matter what that music came from, by appreciate to buy, support them & listen to that. With that every musicians can be happy because their work is useful. And that’s good. Download here: http://goo.gl/LXDE2D

Products Showcase – Bandung from HOUSE THE HOUSE on Vimeo.

Bandung provides us with the best atmosphere to keep everyone crafting out ideas. A place to explore tons of possibilities in somewhat tight market situation. But in the other hands, we are strongly also inspire each other. within its friendship, shared values and willingness to take a risk for greater good. Some of our friends are successfully meet their own demand for their business. Their customers love it and expect them to always bring the fresh products all the time. We are inspired by them. Not about the business, but the impact that a small, intense yet rich of risk are have such a strong impact for some people. They make a living out of it. Started from the recent activities to visit friends studio, share stories or just have a coffee break together. We think it’s got to be so important to make a short memorabilia about it. So here we go, this is the first edition of studio visit session called Visiting Friends. More like a preview. No interview or deep thoughts. Just a short capturing activities and we’re welcomed to catch see some process from their very own kitchens. Here are 4 of our maker friends from Brodo, Kandura, Matoa Indonesia and UNKL347 that allowed us capturing their process of their specialties. More to come of course. There is plenty of talented people that we love to share the story with you. We hope you love it as we do.

I Got A Date With The Night by House The House on Mixcloud

It’s weekend and I got a date with the night, friggin’ yeah they say. I hate you, appearing in the not appropriate phase of my life. But time is just a delusion anyway. We’re so spoiled, so lucky. Everybody’s wish. The solitude I always miss. Let alone set aside an entire night to dote on each other. I want to stay forever in this car. A mixtape by Raditya Ardianto T. Words by Tercitra. Download here : http://goo.gl/qZUCcD

House The House is a Bandung-based integrated design & brand strategy consultant with focus placed on the quality of the user experience and culturally relevant strategies.  Architecture, Environmental Design, Product Design, AV/Multimedia Performances, Conceptual Documentary, Brand Strategy, or Temporary Intermedia Installations are the things in the foreword. At this point, we figure that it would be exciting to gain contribution from cross-disciplinary backgrounds and their own personal enthusiasm within our project team.

If you happen to be an aspiring student within the range of school of architecture and interior design, this is an open invitation for you to join our ARBEIT/LIFE 2014 Internship Program.

Traveling from one place to another often provide an experience, a lesson, and sometimes a surprise. No one knows what will happen and that’s the best part of it.

For us, life is a voyage that starts with a first step and ends with a purpose. But it’s not about how to achieve that goal or who is the fastest, but how we can gain valuable lessons and experiences along the way. We agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson that “Life is a journey, not a destination”.

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The photos above were taken on a journey from Bandung to Cicalengka, a small town outside Bandung. Taken by Findhika Putra P. Hirawan

Yesterday, we’ve got an intimate afternoon session with Ayu Shinta. A trivial talks as we call it Trivia Club, and this is our 3rd edition. A long time friend who just had finished her 9 month journey to learn about Fashion Trend Forecasting at Polimoda, Florence. Italy. We were just so excited to hear tons of new insight and thoughtful research in colors, textures and today phenomena.