Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) Jakarta recently played host to the Jakarta Architecture Festival, a gathering of minds in the architectural sphere. It was a momentous occasion for Anggara Architecture as our Founder, Budi Summatmadja, was invited to participate as one of the esteemed speakers. The topic of the talk is “Dense-City: Transition Towards Tall & Compact Jakarta” with a crucial discussion revolving around Jakarta as a growing and developed city.

In his dialogue, Mr. Budi delved into the multifaceted urban evolution that Jakarta has experienced in response to population growth and the ensuing city development. This transformation has given rise to a proliferation of tall buildings, the creation of nine central business districts (CBDs), as well as the expansion of Jakarta to become the world’s second-largest urban agglomeration. However, this rapid expansion has not been without its challenges, including traffic congestion and heightened pollution levels. Budi highlighted how public transportation initiatives are being developed to address these concerns and enhance urban mobility.