“We find beauty not in the thing itself but in the patterns of shadows, the light and the darkness, that one thing against another creates.”
― Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows

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The name FO/RO was taken from Italian words fuori-dentro (outside-inside), abbreviated to show the interconnectedness of the inside and outside space in architecture. Foro is also an Italian word directly taken from Latin for “forum”. In Ancient Rome it refers to public square where civic activities taken place. In modern meanings it can be a space for communications, discussions, and exchange of ideas, which is important in lighting design as it is part of of a larger project of design involving other discplines. 

CALOSA K. 
Background:
2008
Bachelor degree in architecture from Universitas Indonesia,
started working in architecture and construction drawings production.

2011-2015
Worked in a reputable international interior design consultancy. 

2015-2016
Master degree in Urban Interior Design from Universidad San Pablo CEU in Madrid, Spain, and Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy. 

2019-2025
Worked in lighting design studio with projects in Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Makassar, etc. 

2025
Established FO/RO architectural lighting design practice.

Having comprehensive background in architecture and interior design provided an advantage in the work of lighting design. It gives a better understanding of each project as a whole, thereby delivering better and robust results.