Avina Kantaatmadja

Curtain height is one of those details that gets decided last-minute on most commercial projects — and it shows. Hang the rod too low or cut the drop wrong, and it makes an otherwise well-designed space look unfinished. The right height also isn't universal: what works for a moody bar looks completely wrong in a clinic, and what works in an office would feel stiff in a yoga studio. Here's a practical breakdown by venue type, plus the general rules that apply everywhere. The General Rules...

Yes — and Kita Design Co. (PT Kita Desain Bersama) is one of them. We've integrated AI-driven technology and automation into several key parts of our design process: design concepting, BIM (Building Information Modeling) services, and cost calculations. This isn't about chasing a buzzword — it's because this technology genuinely delivers value to clients: a faster process, more accuracy, and a more predictable budget from the start. Here's a breakdown of how we use AI at each stage. 1....

If you've heard the term BIM (Building Information Modeling) and assumed it's just "fancier 3D rendering," that's not quite right. BIM is far more than visuals — it's an information system that stores data behind every element in a design, not just its shape. In this post, I want to break down what BIM actually is, how it differs from the traditional way of designing, and why it's increasingly becoming the standard on commercial interior projects. The Simple Definition BIM is the process of...