The attempt of this session is to unveil the perpetual struggle of maintaining a traditional market as a heritage against the impersonal market forces.
Examining the issue from a cultural point of view to an urban planning standpoint. How does the traditional marketplace survive the competitiveness of modernization, while proving they can go along with progress by still preserving its essence of heritage and identity?
Whiteboard Journal Internship Programme proudly presents:
ROUNDTABLE SESSION VOL. 17
Topic:
Marketplace: Perserving Heritage and Identity
Ak.sa.ra Bookstore
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B
Sunday, 2 September 2012
14.30 18.00 WIB
Open to Public & Free of Charge
Hosted by Leonard Theosabrata, presenting two guest speakers:
Ahmad Djuhara Architect
As one of the leading contemporary architects in Indonesia, Ahmad Djuhara has redefined the modern scope of architecture responsive towards the optimum usage of its environment and space. He is an active influence in several architectural organizations, including the Young Indonesian Architects (AMI), Jak@Art (2001-2003), and Indonesian Architects Institute (IAI). In 2001, he established his own architectural venture, djuhara + djuhara, with his wife, Wendy and have since received numerous awards including Citation from IAI award 2002 for his project, Sugiharto Steel House, and the IAI Award 2008 for the Pondok Gede House.
Elisa Sutanudjaja Researcher/Lecturer
Elisa Sutanudjaja actively contributes as head of director program at Rujak Center for Urban Studies (RCUS). RCUS was founded to fill the gap in necessary process of transition into the ecological age. The vision of RCUS is working together with communities in generating innovating knowledge and practices to build sustainable cities and regions. Currently, she is an architect lecturer at Universitas Pelita Harapan dedicated in building conversations in relation to the topics of architecture, urban planning, and transportation.
As part of Whiteboard Journals Internship Programme, we present to you a supporting exhibition that visual presents the theme marketplace in Jakarta.
Lomography Exhibition:
MARKETPLACE
Exhibition opening: 2 September 2012
2-16 September 2012
Open to public
Curated by Elisa Kuswari
Featuring 10 lomographers capturing 10 selected markets in Jakarta:
Adi Prakarsa
Ario Adityo
Chris Ratanata
Devrian Anggoro
Elisa Kuswari
Fajar Nugroho
Kuswara Mahardika
Panjiningrat Hardjakaprabon
Satria Ramadhan
Sondy Kurnia
For inquiries:
roundtable@whiteboardjournal.com
Ph. 021 7197319
Supported by:
Ak.sa.ra | Whiteboard Journal | djuhara + djuhara | Rujak Center for Urban Studies (RCUS)
