On November 27, the seminar “Shaping a Resilient Future: Heritage and Modernity in Steel Architecture” in Jakarta—organized by BlueScope in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI), the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture (UAH), and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore—gathered top architects from across ASEAN.
The event offered practical perspectives from international experts and architects around the following themes:
Panel Discussion: Insights on preserving local identity while harnessing the potential of steel materials to build a resilient, adaptable, and culturally rich future.
Moderator: Ar. Intanon Chantip, Director of INchan atelier
Panelists:
- Eng. Do Huu Nhat Quang – Co-Founder & Managing Director of GreenViet (Vietnam)
- Ar. Kulthida Songkittipakdee – Co-Founder & Principal Architect of Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS
- Ts. Leong Sai Pink – Head of Sustainability Unit at Gamuda Land (Malaysia)
- Ar. Budi Pradono – Principal Architect of budipradono Architects a+e (Indonesia)
Contemporary Architectural Design and Innovation in Material Application – Ar. Nick Sissons, representative of the Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation (Australia)
The Role of Pre-painted Steel in Resilient Design – Mr. Umesh Mulik, representative of NS BlueScope
How Architecture Becomes a Cultural Storyteller – illustrating how architectural narratives emerge from unique contexts and project identities – Ar. Steve Woodland, Creative Director, COX Architecture
The seminar also marked the launch of the 2026 Steel Architecture Awards, alongside site visits to iconic architectural projects in Indonesia such as Navapark BSD City and QBIG BSD City, known for their distinctive and aesthetic designs.
Let’s revisit some of the most inspiring moments from the event!
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