CV — STUDIO UTOMO PYK

TANIA UTOMO (1992, INDONESIA) studied architecture at Pelita Harapan University in Indonesia (B. Arch, 2014) and Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan (M. Arch, Diploma, 2018). She has gained architectural experience in both Indonesia and Japan. In Indonesia she worked on residential, commercial and hospitality projects in Jakarta, Bali and Balikpapan while at Andramatin where she explored modern tropicality and contemporary interpretations of traditional values. Alongside her architectural work Tania is also a potter and furniture designer with a keen interest in crafting functional and aesthetic objects. In Japan she further developed her expertise in interior and furniture design at Schemata Architects. Since 2019 she has managed projects at Kengo Kuma and Associates, contributing to designs in locations such as Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Albania and Japan.

NILS PYK (1987, SWEDEN) studied architecture at the KTH School of Architecture in Stockholm (B. Arch, 2015) and the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland (M. Arch, Diploma, 2019). He has worked as an architect in Sweden, Switzerland and Japan. In Sweden he focused on interior design for innovative spaces. In Switzerland he developed his skills in executing ideas and creating built environments. In Japan he gained experience managing large scale projects with diverse cultural influences. Alongside his architectural practice Nils is also a furniture designer, and potter with experience in landscape architecture. He worked at Christ & Gantenbein and Raumbureau in Switzerland and since 2019 he has been based in Japan managing projects at Sou Fujimoto Architects in locations such as China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Greece, Hungary and Japan.