TANIA UTOMO (1992, INDONESIA) studied architecture at Pelita Harapan University in Indonesia (B. Arch, 2014) and Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan (M. Arch, Diploma, 2018). She gained proffessional experience in Indonesia and Japan.  Alongside her architectural work Tania is a potter and furniture designer. In Indonesia she worked on residential, commercial and hospitality projects while at Andramatin. There she explored modern tropicality and contemporary interpretations of traditional values. In Japan,  at Schemata Architects, she developed a skilset in contemporary interior and furniture design for two years. For six years she managed projects at Kengo Kuma and Associates, contributing to designs in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Albania and Japan. In 2022 she co-founded Utomo Pyk with Nils Pyk. Since 2025 she is based in Ubud, Bali. 

NILS PYK (1987, SWEDEN) studied architecture at the KTH School of Architecture in Stockholm (B. Arch, 2015) and the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland (M. Arch, Diploma, 2019). He gained proffessional experience in Sweden, Switzerland, Japan and Indonesia. Alongside the architectural practice Nils is a furniture designer and potter. In Sweden he focused on interior design in Stockholm. In Switzerland he developed a skillset in executing and creating larger built environments at Christ & Gantenbein and Raumbureau. For six years he has been working at Sou Fujimoto Architects in Tokyo. There he managed large scale projects with diverse cultural influences places like in China, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Greece, Hungary and Japan. In 2022 he co-founded Utomo Pyk with Tania Utomo. Since 2025 he is based in Ubud, Bali. 

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