The project ‘Transoceanic Disclose: Weaving Architectural [Her]Stories’ aims to research, archive, and showcase the hidden histories of Indonesia’s early generation of female architects, particularly those who graduated from ITB (Indonesia’s first state-recognized architecture school) after the Indonesian National Revolution. The resulting traveling exhibition highlighted a first generation, who studied in the 1950s, featuring eight women, including Doddy Zartini Zahar, Kadarwati Sutomo, Roendarijah Soeparto, Siti Utamini, Susantiah M. Ardhi, Wahyuningsih Herbowo, Tuti Purwani Dipokusumo, and Budhy Tjahjati, and a second group, who studied in the 1960s, including Aristiana, Harastoeti Dibyo Harsono, Irmawati, and Sri Rahaju. The exhibition was held in three cities in autumn 2024—Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta—each accompanied by events to engage audiences further. By documenting the lives and contributions of these professionals, the project aims to inspire future generations of architects and urban planners, both in Indonesia and globally.

Years 

2024-2025

Location

Bandung, Indonesia, and Delft, The Netherlands

Fund

Open Call Hidden Histories – Creative Industries Fund NL

International Heritage Cooperation Matching Fund NL

 

Prizes

Finalist IAWA 2026 Kristine Fallon Prize

Co-PIs

Erika Astuti
Rachel Lee
María Novas

Support

Nieuwe Instituut

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

Indonesian Architects Institute Jawa Barat

Indonesian Architects Institute Jakarta 

Indonesian Architects Institute Yogyakarta

Jogja National Museum JNM Bloc Yogyakarta

Jakarta Design Center JDC

Research Team

Khaerani Adenan
Fitri Meisyara
Pratomo Aji Krisnugrahanto
Leyna Ayushitarum
Davina Iwana

Scientific Advisor

Lidewij Tummers