Jakarta Architecture Triennale Back for a 3rd Edition
Jakarta. The architecture scene in Jakarta is gradually becoming more diverse, thanks to a coterie of independent firms established by young architects who are transforming the city's landscape one building at a time.
With this innovative spirit in mind, the Jakarta Architecture Triennale has returned for its third edition from Nov. 15 to Dec. 13. It is being held at various venues across the city.
First initiated by the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) in 2009, the festival will present a number of exhibitions, talks and workshops that will quench the curiosity of architecture aficionados in town.
Befitting its theme "This Is Indonesia!", the festival aims to explore the architecture scene in the country — in which local culture and modern esthetics often intersect — and its influence globally.
"All programs will focus on recognizing the potential and richness of design, material and technology existing in Indonesia, which can be further developed to influence the growth of architecture, not only in Indonesia but also Asia in the next five to ten years," the festival organizer said in a statement.
The triennale kickstarted on Nov. 15 with its "Playful Urban Intervention" program at Taman Tebet in South Jakarta.
To encourage positive intervention in the design of public spaces in Jakarta, leading architect Andra Matin built a glass installation called "Potret Taman Tebet" ("A Portrait of Tebet Park") in the middle of the park.
Another highlight of the Jakarta Architecture Triennale are two exhibitions taking place simultaneously at the iconic Jakarta Kota railway station, also known as Beos station, in West Jakarta. Designed by Dutch architect Frans Johan Louwrens Ghijsels in the 1800s, the station combines art deco and local architectural styles.
Located at the station's S Hall, one of the exhibits showcases notable examples of inventive design and construction technology by local architects, while the other explores creative ways of reviving public spaces in the city.
Other noteworthy programs include an exhibition by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, which opens on Friday, as well as a series of talks on issues ranging from sustainable heritage city to economic integration in Southeast Asia that will take place from Dec. 1 to 3 at Thamrin Nine Ballroom, UOB Plaza, in Central Jakarta.
For more details on the program schedule, visit Jakarta Architecture Triennale on Facebook or Instagram.
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