Andra Matin

Isandra (Andra) Matin, a major force within contemporary Indonesian and Asian architecture, is a renowned name across Indonesia and the architectural world at large. Often described as “an extraordinary architect with an extraordinary vision.” Mr. Matin’s work has heralded the start of a new and more calibrated approach to architecture.
Born in Bandung in 1962, he graduated in Architecture from Parahyangan University, Bandung, in 1981. After working as an architect from 1990-1998 in Grahacipta Hadiprana, he founded Andra Matin Architects. The practice, which once comprised of a small team working mainly on residential projects, has now grown exponentially to take on projects encompassing a much broader scale and variety, ranging from furniture designing to urban infrastructure design.
With a rich portfolio comprising of a variety of works, Andra Matin has consistently attached himself to different forms of cultural expression through his projects till date. Recently celebrating his 62nd birthday, Mr. Matin shows no signs of slowing down, with a lot of groundbreaking projects still in the works.
Andra Matin was awarded with five IAI (Indonesian Institute of Architects) Awards in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. In 2012, he invited to take part in an architecture exhibition at GA Gallery, Tokyo. To date, Andra Matin has designed and built over a hundred projects throughout Indonesia which include houses, museums, galleries, restaurants, public parks, mosques and a multitude of other projects.