About ARKDESIGN ASSOCIATES PTE LTD

Background ARKdesign was founded by Melbourne trained architect, Paul Tan, and began as a Jakarta based architectural design consulting firm. For more than 25 years, Paul Tan has carried out successfully architectural services in Indonesia and abroad. The company has gained a reputation for design, delivery and sustainability. ARKdesign is an architectural firm which holds licenses from the Department of Public Works. ARKdesign is also a member of the Green Building Council Indonesia and is registered at the Indonesian Institute of Architects. 2015 ARKdesign operations in Australia was moved to Singapore. 1995 Arkipuri continued with its own international design offices in Asia and Australia. This group of design firms later became known as ARKdesign. 1986 Upon his return to Indonesia, Paul Tan started an architectural design consulting firm named Arkipuri.   Philosophy In the vast competitive global arena, the challenge of creating leading-edge architecture depends heavily on the successful cooperation of professionals and their individual expertise. Well resolved outlooks, spaces and finishes may reflect wealth and fulfill our needs whilst stimulating well-being. When executed with talent and foresight, unique architecture provides a sense of place; a reason for 'being' and thus, it becomes a recognizable part of our human history. This quintessential understanding of architecture and its influence on society shapes ARKdesign's philosophy. It is embedded in our approach to design.