"This Nusantara Architecture Festival aims to strengthen the trend of environmentally friendly and sustainable architecture for the people of Banyuwangi," Banyuwangi District Head Ipuk Fiestiandani said here on Sunday.
A conference on architecture was also held in the festival, involving some well-known architects that have contributed to the district's sustainable development, Fiestiandani said.
The architects' participation in the conference can generate new ideas for adaptive building designs, she added.
"I hope this conference can generate knowledge about the importance of architecture in all sectors," she said.
She stressed, architecture in Banyuwangi must be a landmark that upholds the values of local wisdom that is passed on to the next generation.
"All landmarks in Banyuwangi must reflect local wisdom. The uniqueness shows the pride of our culture and attracts tourists and investors which increases the growth and progress of Banyuwangi," the district head said.
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Meanwhile, the Director of Aga Khan Award For Architecture Farrokh Derakhshani, who was present at the event, admitted that he was amazed by Banyuwangi's vision to become a sustainably developed district.
According to him, a strong vision will stay and inspire the next generation.
"What I witnessed was much better than the photos, videos, and long texts sent to us. There are not many institutions that have a strong vision like Banyuwangi, because the vision stays, whoever the leader is," Derakhshani said.
He said that architecture in Banyuwangi has successfully materialized the idea of sustainable development.
"We have seen how the city is able to translate local wisdom and environmental awareness in the same space," he commented.
He visited Banyuwangi as a form of appreciation for the success of Banyuwangi Airport in winning the Aga Khan Award For Architecture, one of the prestigious awards in architecture.
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