A whole new meaning to the term ‘walled garden’ with RAD+ar in Indonesia

When architects conceive their own projects, there is a high level of experimentation that pushes many boundaries. This was the case with Tanatap Wall Garden, a public space-cum-cafe in Indonesia. RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + Architecture), founded by Antonius Richard Rusli, is the client, operator and architect. The project itself, meanwhile, is one of several iterations that have sprouted in the bustling city.“Tanatap is trying to stay consistent with its vision to decentralise sus