Indonesian Architects Week in KL
Malaysia has its share of architectural marvels, but there’s no denying that our SEA neighbours are homes to some stunners too.
At the annual Indonesian Architects Week (IAW), held in Kuala Lumpur this year, architecture buffs – and anyone interested in scale models – are welcome to view models of Indonesia’s contemporary take on architecture, covering both innovative and immersive designs.
The show takes place from 14th to 23rd November 2024.
Bamboo structures to sleek modernist architectural models
To explore art beyond paintings and sculptures this weekend, the IAW, hosted by The Godown, has architectural models done by 70 architectural firms from 11 Indonesian provinces on display in its rustic space, for a week only.
Image credit: @temaarchitects_ via Instagram
Curated by Rizki Supratman and Trianzani Sulshi, the exhibition is themed around Equatorial Synaesthesia. With the equator and synaethesia in mind, the featured architects have reimagined architecture as an immersive experience that transcends function.
Here, visitors are invited to explore how design interacts with human perception on a sensory level. Each architectural model is more than just a shelter. They address the challenges posed by the intense heat, humidity, and rainfall of the equatorial climate, and the pressing realities of climate change and how it affects human needs.
The result – a harmonious dialogue between tropical nature and local culture.
From soaring bamboo structures to sleek modernist designs, the exhibition showcases Indonesia’s expertise in creating spaces deeply connected to their surroundings.
The free exhibition runs daily, from 11am to 8pm.
The history of Indonesian Architects Week
Since its inception in Tokyo in 2011, Indonesian Architects Week has become a celebrated platform for showcasing the talents of Indonesian architects on the world stage.
With each iteration, the event has grown in scope, from its debut with 46 projects to its current scale in KL, highlighting Indonesia’s contributions to architecture and fostering meaningful cultural exchange.
Organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and supported by the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) and the Indonesian Embassy, this year’s event is a testament to collaboration that blends professional architectural layouts with the flair of an art installation.
Explore Indonesian Architects Week in KL this weekend
Whether you’re an architect buff or just someone looking for art to appreciate, the IAW 2024 is an exhibition that offers those in Malaysia an opportunity to rethink how we engage with the spaces around us.
So if you’re seeking a deeper understanding of how climate change reshapes our lifestyles, a visit here will let you explore just that and how Indonesian architects are redefining architecture one breathtaking structure at a time.
Venue: 7, 11 Lorong Ampang, off Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Now till 23rd November 2024
Time: 11am-8pm, Daily
Contact: The Godown KL website | Instagram
Other things worth checking out in KL this weekend:
- Sunway Pyramid’s new Oasis Wing
- Culture Shock art exhibition, till 12th January
- The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 2025 lineup
Cover image adapted from: @temaarchitects_ via Instagram, TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Yusintha.