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how important is architectural literacy? a conversation with founder of raw architecture
when we hear the word “designing”, many of us are often fixated on a portrait of a particular object, structure, or craft worth remembering functionally and aesthetically. however, perhaps also many of us underestimate the power of literacy that brings these very objects to life.
this is where realrich sjarief, a former architect at foster & partners, a poetic believer and founder of jakarta-based raw architecture, and principal architect of the famous alpha omega school and the notable omah library — sees how architectural literacy shapes one’s success story. it is a tool that creates a safe haven for one personal’s space — not only to fantasize and imagine what is yet to come, but also to broaden our horizons.
sjarief spent most of his life reading and writing architectural literature, emphasizing literacy through craftsmanship, people, and material, which led him to such methodology and philosophy.
the story began with his fond childhood memory of accompanying his father to construction sites and with his love for books that gradually turned into a passion for writing and delivering stories through design.
