Lead Designer Sibarani Sofian Chronicles Nusantara's Rise in New ORO Editions Book

A behind-the-scenes account of Indonesia's new capital arrives from the person who shaped its earliest drawings. Sibarani Sofian, the project's lead designer, co-authors Designing Nusantara: The Making of Indonesia's New Capital with David Hutama, released by ORO Editions in 2026 in hardcover (ISBN 9781966515593). The book follows Nusantara from initial conceptual sketches through the laying of foundations on site, charting the planning processes behind a capital conceived as a "Forest City." Environmental resiliency, cultural identity and national ambition converge in what the authors frame as design at national scale, and the text records both technical milestones and early implementation hurdles. Urbanist Jon Lang contributes the foreword, offering context on how high-level design decisions take shape in a fast-changing landscape. Published October 22, 2026, the volume is pitched to architects, urban planning students and general readers alike, positioning Nusantara as a prospective global benchmark for sustainable urbanism.