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In this landmark international episode of POP Podcast (Ep. 40), we cross oceans and cultures — from India to Indonesia — with the renowned architect and monumental artist Realrich Sjarief. Join us for a profound conversation on: ✨ How Ramayana and Mahabharata influence modern Indonesian design & spirituality ✨ The shared roots of rituals, dharma, and heritage across Southeast Asia ✨ The blend of architecture, art, and philosophy that connects two ancient civilizations From temples to modern cities — discover how mythology continues to shape identity, aesthetics, and the human spirit across borders. 🌏

“ I have invited Realrich for a sharing session and discussion, along with Jan and Sarah to talk about other ways of doing architecture in PAM Event that I co-moderated with Joyee and Haziq. This topic comes even stronger in this second conversation, co-hosted with my friend Ryoga to further explore the architectural knowledge from both practical and pedagogical perspectives. In the end of this interview session, Realrich asked, ‘ what is the best ingredient of Indonesian architectural DNA?” – We wish to invite you to reflect and share with us as well! – Some might not think the cultural identity or locality is an important reference point in the design process, but it is, perhaps, subconsciously designing the thought and mentality of a designer to translate into produced works for the users. Maybe my take to answer Realrich, that the best ingredient is actually the awareness and actualisation with the materiality as a realistic composition… and most of the time this composition might be an incomplete collage of unpredictably beautiful pieces of time and memories… for more to come.” – garyeow, xyz
5:00 childhood : toy making and builder family
12:05 dynamics of practice bridging theory and practice
21:03 ‘life is heaven on earth’ : hardships and thought of giving up?
30:00 form making and transformation via fundamental complexity
38:08 taste : engagement with builder and general public + ornaments as crime?
49:30 architectural evolution and in search of identity
57:25 design process : experiment on imagination and reality
1:08:00 literacy, publication and discourse
1:11:08 throwback to final year project (tisna sanjaya) 1:16:38 strategised architectural practice : sharing economy + arts of war 1:37:20 carlo scarpa, alvar aalto, yb mangunwijaya, boonserm premthada 1:49:03 what is the best ingredient for indonesian architecture dna?

Di balik dinding dan atap, ada ruang yang bisa nyembuhin, bukan cuma menaungi. Episode Mind Shift kali ini menghadirkan Realrich Sjarief, arsitek sekaligus pemikir di balik OMAH Library, Kampoong Guha, dan RAW Architecture. Sosok yang percaya bahwa arsitektur bukan sekadar desain, tapi cara hidup dan cara berpikir. Bersama Kafin Sulthan, kita ngobrol tentang bagaimana ruang bisa membentuk kesadaran manusia, kenapa ketidaksempurnaan (unfinished) justru penting, dan gimana anak muda bisa membangun masa depan dengan nilai, bukan sekadar tampilan. Dari perjalanan spiritual arsitek, tantangan menjaga idealisme di industri, sampai filosofi “kebebasan adalah keterbatasan plus kemampuan” episode ini ngajak kamu mikir ulang tentang makna ruang, waktu, dan diri sendiri.