N. Mirsa Adiwicaksono is a visionary conceptual building designer and the founder of Tarakota, a sociotecture studio redefining the role of architecture as a force for social transformation. His work is rooted in a powerful belief that architecture must go beyond form and function to become a catalyst for meaningful, lasting change within communities.

Mirsa’s professional journey began in the field of Mechanical Engineering, where he earned his first degree from University of Sebelas Maret. He launched his career at Sanken Win Industrial Furnace Asia, a Japanese company known for its open and collaborative culture. Within this environment, Mirsa transitioned from engineering to sales and operations, discovering a passion for business development, people, and strategic growth.

A defining moment came when he was entrusted with an interior design project for Kalbe Group, one of Indonesia’s largest pharmaceutical companies. What began as a side endeavor quickly evolved into a series of architecture commissions, prompting Mirsa to pursue formal studies in Architecture at University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta. His engineering expertise became a distinctive asset, enabling him to bridge analytical precision with creative exploration.

In 2021, he founded Tarakota, a design studio built on the pioneering philosophy of SOCIOTECTURE, an approach that embeds Environmental, Social, and Governance values into every project. Under his leadership, Tarakota has emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable education infrastructure and community-driven urban development.

Today, Tarakota operates through an integrated ecosystem that includes:
- Tarakota Sociotecture : advancing socially conscious design
- Tarakota Synergy Network : empowering professionals through community models
- Tarakota Franchise : expanding outreach via Gallery & Lounge and Mobile Response
- Tarakota Mobile Apps : delivering accessible, tech-based solutions in architecture

With a strategic commitment to 70% of projects in Indonesia and 30% internationally, Tarakota aspires to become the world’s most influential sociotecture studio, transforming architecture into an engine of inclusive progress.

Mirsa’s story is one of transformation: from engineering to design, from sales to social impact. Through each venture, he challenges conventional boundaries and inspires a new generation of designers to believe that architecture should not only build spaces, it must uplift humanity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sebelas Maret
• Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta
• Founder and Managing Director, Tarakota - A Sociotecture based design consultancy
• Finalist, Top 8 Startup FounderPlus Incubation Program, Batch 5
• Former Operational Officer, Nomma Living – Residential and commercial interior development
• Former Mechanical & Sales Engineer, Sanken Win Industrial Furnace Asia – Japanese industrial manufacturing company
• Initiator of Tarakota Sociotecture, Tarakota Synergy Network, Tarakota Franchise, and Tarakota Mobile Apps - A design movement integrating Environment, Social, and Governance values into architecture, expanding access to design services through digital and physical platforms
• Design Portfolio: Educational facilities, commercial interiors, urban planning strategies, and community centered architecture
• Specialization: Sociotecture driven design, social infrastructure, design sociopreneurship, and sustainable urban development