Indonesian Architects Week @ Kuala Lumpur 2024: Equatorial Synaesthesia

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – [MEDIA PARTNER] As the world’s largest archipelagic nation that is situated on the equator, Indonesia has a wealth of architectural forms that are suitable for hot and humid climates, where copious amounts of rain and sunlight are at once a blessing and challenge. How have contemporary architects responded to this context?

This will be explored in Equatorial Synaesthesia, which is the theme of this year’s Indonesian Architects Week in Kuala Lumpur (IAWKL2024). The exhibition will showcase works by 70 architecture firms from 11 provinces in Indonesia as curated by Rizki Supratman and Trianzani Sulshi.

IAWKL2024 is a collateral event of the triennial congress of the International Union of Architects (UIA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previous editions of IAW have concurrently been held in Tokyo (IAWT2011) showcasing 46 curated works; in Seoul (IAWS2017) with 53 works; and in Rio de Janeiro (IAWR2021) with 66 works displayed virtually from Bandung, Indonesia.

Returning once again to a full physical format, IAWKL2024 invites the public to see architecture not merely as physical structures but as critical responses to Nature and local cultures. Set against the challenges of the equatorial climate, this exhibition highlights how Indonesian architecture responds to increasingly extreme heat, humidity and rainfall, ensuring that the human needs are in line with environmental considerations.

“Indonesian Architects Week 2024 in Kuala Lumpur brings forth a unique perspective on Indonesian architecture, closely attuned to the rhythm of Nature and local culture. It’s not just about buildings; it’s about how architectural design can shape our sensory interaction with space”, said Trianzani Sulshi.

Collaborations with designers Nusae, NOUV and Studio Paniisan will enhance the exhibition experience, open to public from 14–23 November at The Godown, a contemporary arts centre in Kuala Lumpur. The event is free and open daily from 11am–8pm.

Participating architects

AAA+DSA

Aaksen Responsible Aarchitecture

Access Architect

AGo Architects

AI-CTLA Studio

Airmas Asri

andramatin

andyrahman architect

Angkasa Architects

Arcadia Architect

Arkana Architects

Arkides

Arsitekpramudya

Atelier Riri

BAGAN DESAIN

BUDI PRADONO ARCHITECTS

Cowema Studio Arsitektur

Denton Corker Marshall

DFORM

Dhanie & Sal

djuhara + djuhara

DOMMA Design Studio

Dua Studio

ESPERTA architecture-interior

FRA

GAPPA LAB

HADIVINCENT ARCHITECTS

Hartono Design Syndicates (HDS)

hepta desain

HMP Architects

Hooram Architect

K-Thengono Design Studio

K.o.H Studio

Karsa Studio

KIND

LABO.

Litdesign + Associate

Magi Design Studio

mamostudio

MIV Architects

MODERNSPACE

Nataneka Architects

Nitkala Arsitek

Paulus Setyabudi Architect

PHL Architects

Popo Danes Architect

Pranala Associates

PSA Studio

PT Arkonin

PT Paragon Technology & Innovation

PT Urbane Indonesia

PT Je feriasthama

RAD+ar

Salim Abdullah Architects

Satu Arsitek

SHAU Indonesia

Simon Dhoni Studio

Studio Arsitektropis

Studio Asia Raya

Studio Denny Setiawan

Studiokas

STUDIORK

SWArchitect

Tamara Wibowo Architects

TEMAarchitects

Wastu Cipta Parama

Why+D Studio

Willis Kusuma Architects

Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects

Yolodi+Maria Architects

Source: FuturArc