Wamenparekraf: Advance Architecture Means Advance Creative Economy

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Wamenparekraf) Angela Tanoesoedibjo. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Deputy Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Wamenparekraf / Kabaparekraf) Angela Tanoesoedibjo revealed that advancing the architectural industry means advancing the creative economy.

"I appreciate the initiation of the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI) in collaboration with PT CIS Exhibition, which has consistently held the annual ARCH:ID event. We hope that this will become a good forum for all stakeholders. And if we can jointly advance the architectural industry, it is the same as for us to advance the creative economy," he said, quoted from ANTARA, Friday, February 23.

According to Angela, the architecture as one of the sub-sectors of Indonesia's creative economy is closely related to tourism.

If the tourism sector develops, the creative economy will also develop.

The government sees that the future architectural industry is very prospective and positive. Because it is also supported by tourism investment in Indonesia, which continues to increase from year to year.

"In 2023, tourism investment in Indonesia will reach more than Rp45 trillion. We hope this picture can encourage the architectural industry. Because we see a future trend that architecture is a tourism attraction," said Angela.

The potential for nature and local culture, he continued, which is supported by the presence of an interior architecture and design that provides comfort and value for works of art, in tourism accommodation. Such as hotels, villas, to restaurants, will certainly become a magnet for tourists.

"So it's not just a building. But through these buildings, a cultural essence appears that is highlighted, or even uniqueness of each region depends on where the building was built. Of course this will be a strong story telling," said Angela.

Previously, Angela opened ARCH:ID 2024 which is the largest and most prestigious architectural exhibition and conference in Indonesia organized by the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI).

On the same occasion, a representative of PT Tatalogam Group, Christi Pramudianti Wihardjono explained, Domus Fastrtrack is one of the innovations developed with advanced technology for various building applications.

Starting from the design to the manufacturing process using high quality armored materials produced by PT Tatalogam Lestari.

With their software continuing to upgrade, armored steel materials are cut according to the predetermined design so that the products produced do not almost leave production waste.

The Fastrack Domus is a system for making environmentally friendly prefabricated houses that have been widely used for commercial, housing and many other buildings. With advantages, without waste and designed to use high technology, it is very precise and very fast in assembly. For example, in the process of building this artistic modular installation "Halaman", from the design of entry to installed products it only takes 1-2 weeks, "explained Christi.

With these various advantages, Christi hopes that Domus Fastrack's technology can be utilized by Indonesian architectures to work according to their creativity so that in the future, the architectural industry can also help realize the government's targets in improving the tourism sector in Indonesia.