375 Park Associates are the exclusive Asia-Pacific advisors to GAP Architetti Associati. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, GAP specializes in contemporary designs in the long tradition of Italian Architecture. GAP have worked with world-renowned brands such as Bticino, iGuzzini, Buderus, Graniti, and Fiandre in Europe and South America. We are currently targeting companies who are seeking design insights of an international architecture firm for projects in their home markets, or in Europe and I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about the project pipeline and how GAP might be able to assist.

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GAP Architetti Associati (GAP AA) Announces Joint
Development Agreement with 1+8 Architect of Indonesia
ROME, 23 OCTOBER 2014: On Friday, Alessandro Ciarpella, Partner and Managing Director of GAP Architetti
Associati (GAP AA) announced the firm has come to terms on a joint development agreement with 1+8
Architect of Indonesia. The agreement is part of GAP AA’s strategy to expand its presence into Southeast
Asia. Franklin Rachmawan, President-Director of 1+8 Architect noted, ‘this is a golden opportunity to be able
to work together with an Italian architectural firm.’ Whilst Mr. Ciarpella added ‘we are extremely excited to
work with 1+8, and we feel this partnership represents a tremendous opportunity to work with one of
Indonesia’s leading design firms.’
According to Mr. Rachmawan ‘as we know in Indonesia, Italian products are very popular and highly
favored for their quality and consistency. GAP itself is a well-established firm and has a good
management team, and we believe they can enter the upscale market in Indonesia.’ Mr. Ciarpella, noted
‘GAP AA been fortunate to work with world-renowned brands such as Bticino, iGuzzini, Buderus, Graniti, and
Fiandre in Europe and South America and the partnership with 1+8 Architect is a natural extension of this
tradition, especially given the affinity for Italian design in Southeast Asia.’
The joint development agreement is the latest addition to GAP AA’s growing network in Southeast Asia,
which includes a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City and an agreement with 3DRied International in
Malaysia. All of which will help GAP AA to serve clients who are seeking design insights of an international
architecture firm for projects in their home markets, or in Europe.
In concluding, Mr. Rachmawan added ‘we are certain that a strong cooperation between GAP and 1+8
Architect will bring bright prospects for a better future in Indonesian architecture and interior design with
Italian touch.’
ABOUT GAP ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI
Founded in 1992 by Federico Bilò and Francesco Orofino, and headquartered in Rome, Italy, GAP AA
specializes in contemporary designs in the long tradition of Italian Architecture, with special emphasis on
incorporating new technologies and materials to reimagine Interior Design, Preservation, Restoration and
Renovation, Public Spaces, Gardens, and Urban Furniture, and Project Management, among others.
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1+8 Architect (PT Timurraya Kreasi Mandiri)
1+8 Architect is an expansion of a renowned family-owned business that specializes in civil construction
works, including concrete coring and cutting. Leveraging close ties with major developers in Indonesia,
the firm has expanded from its headquarters in Jakarta to open representative offices in the fast growing
cities of Surabaya and Denpasar (Bali). 1+8 Architect is a member of HDII and IAI, and in 2014, the
company was recognized by Indonesia Platinum Award as their favorite architecture and construction
company. In 2015, 1+8 Architect’s designs were featured alongside other design firms in Indonesian
Interior Design’s guidebook. 1+8 Architect provides architectural, interior design and construction services
for high-rise buildings, offices, residential, apartments, and hotels including the BCA Tower and the St.
Moritz Apartment in Jakarta.
For more information: www.one-plus-eight.com or contact us directly at info@one-plus-eight.com.