#106 - Building Across Industries: Marcello Decaran On Architecture, Hospitality & Why Details Matter

MARCELLO DECARAN reveals how he built multiple businesses across architecture, hospitality, F&B and grooming while cutting the former president's hair at the presidential palace—and why the small details in design matter more than the grand vision.Marcello Decaran is an entrepreneur, architect, and partner at Kiat Architects, as well as the owner of Barberia. With ventures spanning architecture, the Atmapura, Smarapura, ksayanapura, Dharuma in Bali, and 1925 Grooming Co.Marcello operates at the intersection of design, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. He personally manages all social media across his businesses and has become one of Indonesia's most successful young entrepreneurs.He explains:◼️ How growing up in Perth shaped his unconventional path into architecture◼️ Why choosing the right materials and hardware is a design decision, not just a technical one◼️ The lesson his mentor Jasin Tedjasukmana taught him: never leave your clients disappointed◼️ What it's really like cutting President Jokowi's hair at Istana Negara (and as Jakarta's governor)◼️ How he balances beauty with practicality across architecture, hospitality, and grooming businessesIn this conversation, Marcello shares stories you genuinely can't make up—from the presidential palace to building villas in Bali. We discuss Indonesia's evolving design scene, why he handles his own social media across multiple ventures, and his honest take on pushing creative limits while staying grounded in what actually works.Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about what shapes the spaces around us, this episode offers real insights from someone who's built credibility and success across multiple industries.Follow Marcello:Instagram - @decaranInstagram (Barberia) - @barberia_idInstagram (Kiat Architects) - @kiatarchitectsInstagram (1925 Grooming) - @1925_groomingcoInstagram (Atmapura) - @atmapura.umalasInstagram (Smarapura) - @smarapura.umalasInstagram (Ksayanapura) - @ksayanapuraInstagram (Dharuma) - @thedharuma