I am extremely happy and proud that both projects I designed in Pangandaran, Indonesia, have received the prestigious European BIG SEE AWARD 🏆
✨ The residential complex De Residence was awarded in the category Residential – Housing
✨ The prayer building Musholla received the award in the category Cultural Buildings
Thank you to everyone who took part in these projects, and to the place itself for being a great source of inspiration. It is a joy to see architecture created in Indonesia resonate on the European stage. 🙏🌍
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I’m very pleased that my project Musholla in Indonesia has been selected for the Archello Awards 2025 Longlist in the Religious Building of the Year category.
I’m honored and grateful that my work was chosen from more than 1,000 entries from around the world.
It’s a prestigious international architecture award.
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Thank you Archello.com
I would like to invite you to a four-part lecture series that I will personally present at the Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures. Together, we will journey through Indonesian architecture — from traditional Rumah Adat houses to tropical modernism, contemporary bamboo structures, and Islamic prayer buildings.
📍 Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures
🕕 All lectures start at 6:00 PM
Lecture program:
• January 15, 2026 – Traditional Architecture of Indonesia: Rumah Adat Houses
• February 12, 2026 – Modern Architecture of Indonesia: From Independence to Tropical Modernism and Ecological Design
• March 12, 2026 – A Czech Architect in Indonesia: The Story of Erik Petrus
• April 9, 2026 – Islamic Architecture in Indonesia: Local Identity and the Architecture of Islamic Prayer Houses
Architecture as a reflection of culture, climate, and ways of life in one of the most diverse regions of the world.
Traditional Architecture of Indonesia: Rumah Adat Houses
Modern Architecture of Indonesia: From Independence to Tropical Modernism and Ecological Design
A Czech Architect in Indonesia: The Story of Erik Petrus
Islamic Architecture in Indonesia: Local Identity and the Architecture of Islamic Prayer Houses
Právě mi vyšel rozhovor v pořadu Bourání na Český rozhlas.Mluvil jsem o své práci architekta v tropické Indonésii, kde navrhuji stavby fungující bez klimatizace – jen díky promyšlené orientaci, stínění a přirozenému proudění vzduchu.
Poslechněte si celý rozhovor zde:
https://wave.rozhlas.cz/erik-petrus-navrhuje-stavby-do…Díky pořadu Bourání za pozvání a možnost sdílet svůj přístup k udržitelné architektuře
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A new interview with me is out now on the Czech Radio show Bourání.We talked about my work as an architect in tropical Indonesia, where I design buildings that function without air conditioning – relying instead on smart orientation, shading, and natural airflow.
Thanks to Bourání for the invitation and the chance to share my approach to sustainable architecture
Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to my lecture, which will be held on December 4th from 6:30 PM at Prostor18, Senovážné náměstí 18, Prague.
I will talk about how I, as an architect, design buildings in Indonesia – about the specifics of the local environment, access to materials, and how the design process differs from European practice.
It was a great honor for me to be part of the launch of the book Classical Art of India by Aleš Krejčí, published this month by Grada.
I also had the opportunity to write a review of this exceptional publication and dive even deeper into the fascinating world of Indian art.
More about the book here: https://www.grada.cz/klasicke-umeni-indie-14836/
Už tuto sobotu 24. 5. 2025 se potkáme na brněnském výstavišti, kde se společně s Osamu Okamurou ponoříme do fascinující otázky:
🏯 Co by kdyby japonská architektura ovládla svět?
Minimalismus, propojení s přírodou, důmyslné využití prostoru… Může japonská estetika změnit způsob, jakým žijeme, stavíme a přemýšlíme o městech?
Přijďte si poslechnout debatu, která otevře dveře mezi kontinenty a architektonickými světy. 🌏🔍
Těším se na vás!
✨ Huge thanks for the invitation to the show What If! ✨
This Saturday, May 24th, 2025, we’ll meet at the Brno Exhibition Centre, where I’ll join Osamu Okamura to dive into a fascinating question:
🏯 What if Japanese architecture ruled the world?
Minimalism, connection to nature, ingenious use of space… Can Japanese aesthetics transform the way we live, build, and think about cities?
Come and listen to a debate that opens doors between continents and architectural worlds. 🌏🔍
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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✨ I’m excited to share that my project “De Residence Pangandaran in Indonesia” has been nominated in the category “Foreign Building of the Year 2025” in the Building of the Year competition!
🙏 I’d be very grateful for your vote! You can vote easily here:
https://www.stavbaroku.cz/soutezici/de-residence-pangandaran-java-indonesie/
Rád bych Vás pozval na moji přednášku „Architektem v Indonésii: tradice vs. modernita“, kde Vám ukáži, jak se ve svých návrzích snažím propojovat moderní architekturu s tradiční indonéskou kulturou 🏛️🌴.
📅 Kdy: 22. dubna od 15:00
📍 Kde: Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci
Přijďte si poslechnout můj příběh, zkušenosti a inspiraci z architektonické praxe v jihovýchodní Asii.
Těším se na Vás! 😊
🌍 You are warmly invited!
I’d like to invite you to my lecture „Being an Architect in Indonesia: Tradition vs. Modernity“, where I will share how I strive to connect modern architecture with traditional Indonesian culture in my designs 🏛️🌴.
📅 When: April 22nd at 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Faculty of Arts, Palacký University in Olomouc
Come hear about my journey, experiences, and inspiration from architectural practice in Southeast Asia.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 😊
Díky mým dlouhodobým zkušenostem z působení v Asii mohu studentům předávat nejen teoretické znalosti, ale i praktické vhledy do tamního architektonického kontextu.
At the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, I teach and lead the course Architecture in Asia, where students and I explore the architecture of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. We also focus on the traditional architecture of India, Vietnam, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, and Indonesia, analyzing the mutual influences between Asian and European architecture, particularly in the context of colonialism. Additionally, we examine modern and contemporary architecture in Asia.
Thanks to my long-term experience working in Asia, I can provide students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical insights into the local architectural context.
Come and discover how 🏛️ modern architecture connects with exotic culture and traditions. I will share with you inspiring stories from my designs and realization of projects in a tropical environment 🌺 as well as the challenges that this work brings. Finally, I will introduce the new subject Architecture in Asia, which I will teach at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University 📚 from the summer semester – and which will introduce you to the fascinating world of Asian architecture 🌏. I look forward to seeing you! 😊
From November 2024, I am teaching a new course Designing the City: Creative Approaches to Urbanism, which will focus on designing modern and sustainable cities. The course is prepared in cooperation with the SKVOT platform. Detailed information, program and course outline can be found here ⬆️.
It is important to give young students experience in the field of architecture
