Arnott Ferels
Arnott Ferels, an architecture graduate and computational designer, earned his Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). Committed to advancing architectural design, he specializes in computational design, generative, and optimization methods, including urban simulation, agent-based modeling, behavior simulation, and transit-oriented development (TOD).
Active in the school's research and seminars, Ferels contributes to exploring computation tools, generative, and optimization methods, focusing on their intersections in the built environment. His expertise covers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in urban contexts, spatial analysis, design modularization, assembly methods, and advanced modeling.
Education
2021–2023: Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Bandung, Indonesia.
- Cum Laude; GPA: 4.0/4.0
- Concentration: Computation, Design Methods, Design Optimization, Transit Design.
- Thesis: “Walkability Model using Dynamic Multilayer Method in Transit Hub Design in West Jakarta.”
- Relevant Coursework: Design Studio 1 and 2, Architectural Modeling, Professional Ethics, Facility Programming, and Architecture and Technology.
2016–2020: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Cum Laude; GPA: 3.83/4.0
- Concentration: Computation, Transit Design, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
- Thesis: “Redesign of Integrated Bus Terminal Kalideres through Sustainable Architecture Approach on West Jakarta.”
- Relevant Coursework: Architecture Design Studio, Digital Architecture, Architecture Modeling and Simulation, Architecture Technology and Environment.
Honors & Awards
2023: Top Graduate, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Master Program, GPA 4.00/4.00. [Press]
2023: SAPPD ITB Graduation Speech, SAPPD ITB. [Press]
2023: ATRIA ITB Architectural Design Exhibition Award, Best Studio Works. [Press]
2022: Dean's List 2022, Top Master of Architecture Student. SAPPD ITB. [Press]
2020: Podomoro Final Project Award, Best Undergraduate Final Project. Podomoro University. [Project]
2019: Naning Adiwoso Award, Green Building Council Indonesia. [Press]
2019: Top 10, Tarumanagara University, Architectural Design Week (ADW). [Project]
2019: Top 10 & Semifinalist, National Housing Development Enterprise, IDEA Perumnas. [Project]
2018: Top 10 & Favorite Winner, Gaung Bandung ITB. [Media]
Experience
Feb 2023–present: Computation Researcher Assistant. Research Center of New and Renewable Energy (RCNRE), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). Bandung, Indonesia.
Jan 2022–Jun 2023: Computation + BIM Teaching Assistant & Tutor. School of Architecture, Planning, and Policy Development, ITB. Bandung, Indonesia.
Sep 2021–Apr 2023: Computation Research Assistant. School of Architecture, Planning, and Policy Development (SAPPD), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). Bandung, Indonesia.
2022: Building & Performance Simulation Specialist in Architectural Computation. Parahyangan Catholic University. Bandung, Indonesia.
2021: Computational Designer. BYO Living. Jakarta, Indonesia.
2021: Computation Tutor & Research Assistant. Department of Architecture, Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia.
May–Jul 2019: Architectural Designer Intern. Atelier Cosmas Gozali (ACG). Jakarta, Indonesia.
May–Jul 2018: Architectural Designer Intern. Architect Indomegah. Jakarta, Indonesia.
Invited Talks & Reviews
Dec 2023: Guest Reviewer (Bachelor Thesis). Architecture, Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia
Nov 2023: Speaker (Daylight modeling in Architecture). Architecture, SAPPD ITB. Bandung, Indonesia. [Presentation]
Aug 2023: Tutor & Speaker (Workshop DIALux & OTTV). Efficient and Energy Conservation, IVC Summer Course ITB. Bandung, Indonesia. [Recording]
Dec 2022: Guest Reviewer (Design Studio and Green Building Studio). Architecture, Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia
Oct 2022: Speaker (Green Building Design Exploration). Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek RI). Indonesia.
Dec 2020: Speaker (Land Bank System and Urban Spatial Needs). SERINA Conference 2020. Jakarta, Indonesia.
May 2020: Speaker (My bachelor’s thesis). Architecture, Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia.
Workshops
Jul 2023: DigitalFUTURES 2023 + Grimshaw Architects. Beyond Static: Exploring ML for Adaptive Geometries in Expandable Structures. United Kingdom. [Output]
Jul 2023: DigitalFUTURES China 2023 + Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Context + Intelligence. United States & China.
Jul 2022: DigitalFUTURES 2022 + Ardaena. Bio-Dataflow on Mathematical Structural Forms. India. [Output]
Jul 2021: DigitalFUTURES 2021 + Karamba3D & BollingerGrohmann. Karamba & Octopus. Vienna, Austria.
Jun 2017: TKIMAI XXXIII. Sapa Kota: Bamboo Workshop. Tangerang, Indonesia.
Exhibition
Jul 2023: SAPPD ITB Open House 2023. ITB. Bandung, Indonesia. Project: Walkability Model using Dynamic Multilayer Method in Transit Hub Design in West Jakarta.
Jul 2023: ATRIA ITB Architectural Design Exhibition. ITB. Bandung, Indonesia. Project: NURTURE: Nutrient for Future Singapore. [Press]
Jun 2022: DigitalFUTURES 2022. Bio-Dataflow on Mathematical Structural Forms. Voxels (Metaverse). Project: Bio-Dataflow on Mathematical Structural Forms.
May 2020: Final Project Award. Architecture, Podomoro University. Metaverse. Project: Kalideres Integrated Bus Terminal.
2017–2019: End of Semester Show. Architecture, Podomoro University. Jakarta, Indonesia. Project: Undergraduate studio work semester 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Certification
2022: Green Open Space Planning Expert (Jakarta region). Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia). SIBIMA 68/15/PJJBK/Kb.1/VIII/2022
2022: Revit Architecture. Autodesk Education. AP70191809705092
2020: Junior Construction Management Expert. Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Indonesia). SIBIMA 24/003/PJJBK/Kb.1/II/2020
2019: Greenship Associates. Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI). 0370/GBCI-JKT/GA/IX/11/2019
2018: AutoCAD Architecture. Autodesk Education. AP7019499224
Organization
2021–present: Indonesian Institute of Architect (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia). Graduate Member.
2022–present: Alumni & Student Association, SAPPD ITB. Member.
2020–2021: Alumni Association, Podomoro University. Deputy Head of Organization Devel-opment.
2018–2019: Christian Student Fellowship, Podomoro University. President.
2017–2018: Christian Student Fellowship, Podomoro University. Core Leadership Team.
2018: Architecture Student Association, Podomoro University. Creative & Magazine Division.
2017: Architecture Student Association, Podomoro University. Sponsorship Division.
Publications
2024:
Ferels, A. & Indraprastha, A. (2024). Dynamic multi-layer walkability model for transit-oriented movement: Nodes and Routes optimization method, International Journal of Architectural Computing.
2023:
Ferels, A. (2023). Walkability Model using Dynamic Multilayer Method in Transit Hub Design in West Jakarta [Institut Teknologi Bandung]. https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/71142
Ferels, A. (2023). Bio-Data Flow on Mathematical Structural Forms. DigitalFUTURES Exhibition (Voxels).
Ferels, A., & Firmansyah, H. (2023). Analysis of Rechtsvacuum in Indonesian Criminal Procedure Law: Implementation of Prosecution Discontinuation Based on Restorative Justice. Syntax Literate Journal, 8(11), 6215–6228. https://doi.org/10.36418/syntax-literate.v8i11.13870
Ferels, A., Khalid, F., Maulidin, E., Destianti, C., Artha, F., & Nurliansyah, H. (2023). NURTURE: Nutrient for Future Singapore (ATRIA ITB). Institut Teknologi Bandung.
2022:
Djaja, B., & Ferels, A. (2022). Comparing Laws on the Right to Use Underground Spaces in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Shanghai (China). In Land, People, and Investment Post the Omnibus Law on Job Creation (2). Media Sains Indonesia.
Ferels, A. (2022). Trends in the Use of Tensile Membrane Structures and Future Prospects. Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Ferels, A., Alviani, T., & Tamma, G. A. Y. (2022). Evaluation of the Implementation of Modular Shading Devices on Office Building Enclosures in Tropical Climates for Optimizing User Productivity (Case study: CADL ITB, Bandung). Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Marvella, A., Ferels, A., Hidayat, F., Bicawasti, P., Ariella, S., Atharinafi, Z., Rahman, M. F., Haya, B., & Asyara, A. H. (2022). LUNA: Living in Urban Nature. Institut Teknologi Bandung.
2021:
Ferels, A. (2021). A Critical Overview of Worker Status, Wages, and Working Time of Entry-Level Workers (Case study: In Jakarta, New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai). Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Ferels, A. (2021). Evaluative Energy Simulation. Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Ferels, A., Alviani, T., & Tamma, G. A. Y. (2021). Coop Himmelb(l)au: Computational Design-based Architecture. Institut Teknologi Bandung.
2020:
Ferels, A. (2020). Evaluation of Integrated Bus Terminals with Sustainable Design Tools. Podomoro University.
Ferels, A. (2020). Redesign of Integrated Bus Terminal Kalideres Through Sustainable Architecture Approach in West Jakarta [Podomoro University]. http://repository.podomorouniversity.ac.id/37
Ferels, A. (2020). Interpretation of the Land Bank System in Fulfilling the Spatial Demands of City People Community. SERINA Conference.
Fireza, D., Kurniawan, B., Ferels, A., & et al. (2020). Anxiety + Architecture = Critic. Podomoro University Press.
Ferels, A. (2020). Bus Terminal in Jakarta, Is It Ready to Face the Demands of the Future?. In D. Fireza (Ed.), Anxiety + Architecture = Critique: An anthology. PU Press.
2019:
Ferels, A., Chandra, C. C., & Kenny, O. (2019). Algae Bio-façade Application in Public Space. KORD Conference.
Ferels, A., Chandra, C. C., Margaretha, C., & Lim, M. (2019). Sunda Kelapa Port Redevelopment. KORD Conference.
Ferels, A., Kenny, O., & Adrian, M. (2019). Analyzing the Eco-Skywalk User Experience at Central Park-Neo Soho. Podomoro University.
Skills
Modeling & Scripting
Expert: Rhino, Grasshopper
Advanced: Revit Architecture, AutoCAD
Intermediate: Dynamo, Rhino.Inside.Revit
Beginner: SketchUp, Blender, 3DS Max
Simulation & Analysis
Advanced: Honeybee, Ladybug, Wallacei, Galapagos, Eddy3D, Quelea, Culebra, DIALux, Anemone, Laser cutting, 3D printing
Intermediate: Pachyderm Acoustical, AutodeskCFD, tOpos, Milipede, Kangaroo 2, Karamba3D, Urban Network Analysis (UNA)
Beginner: ClimateStudio
Graphics & Productivity
Advanced: Figma, MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Draw.io
Intermediate: DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, PowerBI, GIMP
Beginner: Scribus, Inkscape
Rendering & Visualization
Expert: Twinmotion
Advanced: Lumion
Intermediate: Rhino Render, V-ray
Programming & Coding Skills
Intermediate: Python, HTML, CSS
Beginner: JavaScript, C, C#
Language
Fluent: English
Native: Indonesian
Basic: Chinese