The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) revisits its collaboration with Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata for KARANA Habitat, the expanded second chapter of the KARANA Collection first unveiled at Indonesia Design Week 2025. KARANA Habitat debuts on 15 August 2026 at Jia Curated, Bali.
Where the original collection presented three sculptural showcase pieces—the Kuta Bench, Sanur Lounge Chair, and Ubud Light—KARANA Habitat grows the range into a full living and dining collection for everyday life. Four new pieces join the collection: the Klungkung Sofa, Negara Dining Chair, Negara Armchair, and Negara Dining Table. The material palette also expands, with American hard maple joining red oak and cherry.
"Each timber species has its own distinctive grain and colour—maple, red oak, and cherry. Although they are different, they complement one another beautifully. Rather than arranging them in random patterns, we bring the three species together into a cohesive piece, creating a harmonious visual composition," commented Hadinata.
The collection continues to be shaped by the responsible forest management of the American hardwood forests resource. The selectively harvested and naturally regenerating American hardwood forests are the world’s largest and most diverse temperate hardwood resource. Forest volume has more than doubled since the 1950s, and annual growth exceeds harvest, meaning the resource continues to increase in volume.
Home to more than 22 commercial timber species, Hadinata focuses on American cherry, red oak, and hard maple—three readily available but underutilised species ideally suited for high-quality furniture.
KARANA Habitat is part of a wider presentation by Studio Hendro Hadinata at Lintang Pavilion, a joint exhibition with Studio Aliri, Nusae, and Tradisi, exploring architecture, collaboration, and shared cultural practice. Lintang Pavilion runs from 13–17 August 2026 at Jia Curated, Bali.
KARANA Habitat launches with an open afternoon hosted by Hendro Hadinata on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 4pm at the Lintang Pavilion, Pengembak Beach, Bali. Hadinata will introduce the collection and share his personal experiences of its creation. Visitors to JIA curated are welcome to attend and explore the collection in person.
For more information on KARANA Habitat, visit https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/examples/our-projects/karana-habitat.
