Independent publications, contemporary architecture monographs, and typography research archives. Curated for design practitioners, spatial designers, and lovers of archival-grade printed matter.
Alinea Research Group & DGI Lab
An in-depth study of the morphology of Nusantara scripts and their adaptation into contemporary digital typography. Printed in a limited run of 500 copies, bound in gold-stamped linen cloth hardcover on Munken Pure 150 gsm paper.
Visit our physical reading room in Cikini, Central Jakarta. We offer more than 800 reference titles on visual art and rare architecture monographs to read on site over a cup of Nusantara coffee in a quiet setting.
Critical essays on book materiality, typography, and space
A sensory exploration of paper weight, the scent of soy ink, and the contemplative pause that only a well-made physical print publication can offer.
Tracing the old harbour shop signboards of Cirebon, Semarang, and Lasem. How a blend of Latin, Hanzi, and Arab Pegon scripts gave rise to a unique maritime visual identity worth archiving.
A technical guide for designers and collectors on keeping room temperature stable (18–22°C) and relative humidity at 50%, and on opening thick edition bindings without damaging the linen spine sewing.
