LAB–abbreviation for Local Architecture Bureau–thrives on diverse projects, embracing Medium to Large Scale designs across Public, Commercial, and Private sectors. Our philosophy is rooted in local perspectives, explored and expressed experimentally as a Laboratory. We create new possibilities and typologies based on the fusion of functions and aesthetics. LAB engages in a comprehensive process, from think-tank sessions and idea development to research-based studies and realisation. Founded and led by Tan Tik Lam and Gemawang Swaribathoro, LAB is the result of their shared vision. Tan Tik Lam, renowned locally and internationally for shaping Indonesian architectural landscape with a tropical and modern touch, collaborates with Gemawang Swaribathoro’s international experience, infusing a fresh spirit into LAB's projects. LAB blends the expertise of experienced individuals with a passionate team since 2016. PT. Loka Asana Binangun (LAB) NIB; 12.0.222.00.24278

Our partners ; Tan Tik Lam Tan Tik Lam is a self-practicing architect and a founder of Tan Tik Lam Architects in Indonesia. He graduated from Parahyangan Catholic University in 1995 and earned numerous local and international architectural awards from 2002-2009 that include the China Best Design Hotel in 2009 for the Kayumanis Project in Nanjing (CN), an Indonesian Institute of Architects Award, and was a nominator for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Since 2011, he has served on juries for architectural awards at the national scale and is a regular guest design critic at several universities. In late 2015, he founded LAB_Local Architecture Bureau which focuses on public and civic buildings. Gemawang Swaribathoro Before he founded LAB_Local Architecture Bureau together with Tan Tik Lam, Gemawang began his professional architectural career in Bandung (INA), Singapore, and at the Rem Koolhaas led Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in Rotterdam (NL) and Hong Kong. In 2013 he earned a Masters degree from ENSA Paris La Villette in France after previously earning a Bachelors degree in Indonesia (ITB) and Germany (FH Erfurt). Gemawang's most notable works have been featured in selected local and international media, such as the Cut&Paste exhibition in 2012 at MoMA New York. He is actively involved in Livable cities task force for Indonesian Diaspora Network in Netherlands/ IDN-NL & Indonesian Institute of architects in EU Chapter / IAI-EU. He is also a regularly invited guest lecturer and registered architect in Indonesia.