learning from mangunwijaya

documentary movie first screening

28 december 2024

On 28 december 2024, our documentary movie about the work of Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya was shown for the first time.

As part of the Learning from Mangunwijaya project, this documentary was produced, exploring the social, cultural, aesthetic, and environmental impacts of Mangunwijaya’s architecture.

Guided by a narrator and local experts, the film showcases some of the architect’s key projects. The narrative underscores the modernist principle of “material and structural honesty” as a catalyst for improving social conditions, expressing cultural identity, and promoting environmental sustainability. This underlying idea is expressed through the description of each project’s brief, construction process, architectural rationale, and relevance to the local context.

The film features extensive visual documentation of Mangunwijaya’s architecture, including the surrounding space and interactions with the community. Additionally, experts provide insights into Mangunwijaya’s influence on the younger generation of architects.

The first screening took place at Smiljan space, Jakarta. From late January on, the film will be shown at several locations in Indonesia. Follow us on Instagram and don’t miss the dates.