Samuel Rianto was born in Jakarta on November 21st, 1989. He studied Architecture for 4 years at the University of Pelita Harapan (UPH), Indonesia (2007-2011). He worked in PT INAMATARI (2012-2014), an architectural firm based in Jakarta specialized in designing private houses. 

He is now practicing as the principal architect of X3M Architect (2014-now), which has designed private houses, apartments, hotels and office projects in Indonesia. His design approach is always concerned with space quality, form, and sustainable design.