Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 is an art exhibition that showcases various building designs themed "Jakarta in Transition".

The theme was raised because this exhibition displays a variety of designs that show Jakarta when it will no longer be the capital city.

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The slum that inspired an artwork titled 'Di Balik Kampung Itu' at the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 (Photo: Liputan6.com/Winda Syifa Sahira)

The source of this article is obtained from Kompas.com, which provides the best information about the "Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023". It was also conveyed that as many as 40 architects, 10 photographers, bamboo communities, and building sketching artists were involved in this exhibition.

Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 Location

The Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 exhibition is located on the 77th floor of Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine Tower. Precisely on Jalan M.H. Thamrin Number 10, Central Jakarta.

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The exhibition location is quite easy to find, at the entrance gate of the Thamrin Nine Tower area there will be security officers who will help direct visitors to the exhibition registration location.

Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 opening hours

The Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 exhibition can only be visited until Saturday (30/9/2023).

Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 opening hours
(Photo: Kompas.com/Suci Wulandari Putri)

If you come on weekdays, this exhibition can be visited from 11.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB. While on weekends it opens from 09.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB.

Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 entrance ticket prices

Visitors coming to Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 are free of charge, or free.  

Things to do at Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023

1. Photos

One of the mandatory activities carried out when visiting the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 is photographs.

The layout and color selection of the exhibition seem aesthetically pleasing. This can be seen from the arrangement of photos of fringe people, pieces of poetry on the wall, and walls full of sketches of buildings in Jakarta.

Keep in mind, that visitors should not touch the displays, so be careful if you want to document the moment at the location. Do not let the display be knocked or damaged.

2. View the exhibition collection

When arriving at the exhibition hall, visitors can see portraits of peripheral people displayed through photos, audiovisuals, and three-dimensional building construction.

Here visitors can also learn about the importance of buildings that carry the concept of green open space and public space for the survival of the people of Jakarta.

If you are lucky, you can also chat with the art curator and ask more questions about the design of the building displayed in the exhibition.

3. See the cityscape from a height

The Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 exhibition will be held on the 77th floor of Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine Tower, Central Jakarta.

For information, Autograph Tower, Thamrin Nine Tower is the tallest building in Indonesia and the height of this building reaches 382.9 meters.

Therefore, if you visit the exhibition, you have the opportunity to see the scenery of Jakarta from a height.

4. Write a note of hope

In this exhibition, there is a tree provided for hanging small notes on paper written by visitors.

Visitors can take turns writing wishes with fellow visitors, then hang paper written using a rope.

5. Join talk shows

Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 also holds a talk show in the exhibition area that visitors can participate in free of charge.

The discussion in this activity highlights the transition of buildings in Jakarta over time. The complete schedule of activities during the exhibition can be seen on @jakartaarchitecturefestival's official Instagram.

How to visit Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023  

Upon arrival at the entrance gate of Thamrin Nine Tower, you can ask for help from the security officer at the location to be directed to the exhibition location.  

Before going up to the 77th floor of Autograph Tower, every visitor is required to register in the form of filling in personal data through the barcode provided at the officer's desk.

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After successful registration, officers will provide access for visitors to enter the building area, and will later be directed to the elevator to the 77th floor. Arriving at the 77th floor, you can turn right from the elevator exit to go to the exhibition entrance.  

How to visit Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023
Anggara Architeam's work entitled Epiwalk in the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 Exhibition (Photo: Chelsea Venda/Hypeabis.id)

Keep in mind, that although most of the building designs on display are displayed behind closed doors, some designs are displayed openly. Therefore, visitors need to be careful so that the display is not stung, let alone damaged.

In addition to the displays, there are also warning signs so that visitors do not touch all displays.

It's best to arrive early from the time the exhibition opens. If you come close to the afternoon and evening, most likely the queue of visitors will be crowded.

Tips for visiting Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023

1. Arrive early

On weekdays, the exhibition is open from 11.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB. While on weekends, the exhibition is open from 09.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB.

If you want to see the exhibition with a less crowded atmosphere, Kompas.com recommends visitors come on weekdays and come early after the exhibition opens.

Visitors who arrive early have more time to view the exhibits and take pictures on-site.  

2. Wear appropriate clothing

Wearing monochrome-colored clothes can be the right choice when visiting, especially if you plan to come while taking pictures.

It is also recommended not to wear flashy colors such as floral motifs, as it will contrast with the displays at the exhibition.

3. Ask the officer for help 

At first glance, the exhibition at the site looks like a typical exhibition that showcases the design of the building. If you look closely, there are many meaningful stories behind the presence of the exhibition.  

If visitors feel confused, do not hesitate to ask for help and ask the officer on site. For example, if you want to know more about the meaning behind each work.

4. See exhibits according to the storyline  

It is recommended to look at the contents of the exhibition according to the flow that has been arranged. 

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Visitors can start by seeing the reality of life of people on the periphery, seeing the construction of people's houses on the riverbank, and then the design of buildings designed for the future.

5. Refer a friend

To make it more exciting, invite friends, family, or couples when visiting the exhibition.  

Besides being able to discuss the displays at the exhibition, you can also ask friends for help to take pictures at the location.

How to get to Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 by taking public transportation  

The closest public transportation from the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 location that can be accessed is the Integrated Highway Mode and the Electric Rail-Commuter Line.

Here are the options:

  • Electric Rail Train Ride

The closest Electric Rail Train Station to the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 location is Sudirman Station.  

Out of Sudirman Station, you can walk towards the entrance of Dukuh Atas BNI MRT Station. If you have met the entrance of Dukuh Atas MRT Station, walk straight along Jalan Tanjung Karang until you reach the T-junction of Jalan Kota Bumi.

The location of Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023, namely Thamrin Nine Tower, is right at the fork in the road.

  • Take the MRT  

The closest MRT station to the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023 location is Dukuh Atas BNI MRT Station.

After exiting the Dukuh Atas BNI MRT Station, walk straight along Jalan Tanjung Karang until you reach the T-junction of Jalan Kota Bumi.

The location of Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023, namely Thamrin Nine Tower, is right at the fork in the road.

  • Take Transjakarta

If you take Transjakarta, the nearest stop is Tosari Bus Stop. From there, you can cross towards Grand Indonesia, and then walk to the left for about 350 minutes or 5 minutes.

Photo spots at Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023

1. In front of the sketch 

Posing facing the sketch display on the wall of the exhibition can be a good photo spot idea and give silhouette-like results. Especially if you wear dark clothes.

If you want to get the best shot, it's better to set the phone camera with low light mode, so that it will create a darker impression, especially on the body.

2. In front of the poem stanza

On the wall of the exhibition in the form of cement, there are verses of poetry by Mario Wibisono displayed with black writing.

It is recommended that visitors wear plain white or plain black clothes for best results at this spot.

3. In front of the photo frame

Next to the building sketch display, there is a sketch of the building that has been colored and framed using a wooden frame.

4. Under the tree

You can pose as if you are hanging a note of hope on a tree at the Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023.

Because there is quite a lot of writing hanging on the tree, you can take pictures using the portrait method so that the camera only focuses on one intended point.

5. Watch the sunset

Approaching the evening, visitors can see the sunset view from a height. Here you can take pictures facing out the window with the camera facing directly with the light.

We recommend using the low light method to get a pretty good sunset atmosphere using a cellphone camera.

That's a little information about the "Jakarta Architecture Festival 2023" which is an art exhibition that showcases various building designs themed "Jakarta in Transition".