Jakarta, 8 September 2026 — The Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) and CIS Exhibition officially introduced ARCH:ID 2027 during an exclusive launch in Jakarta, marking the beginning of the seventh edition of Indonesia’s Most Awaited Architecture Forum and Trade Event. ARCH:ID 2027 will take place from 15–18 April 2027 at ICE BSD City.
For its seventh edition, ARCH:ID introduces Hidup Kedua – Second Life. A Next Chapter as its curatorial theme — the idea of giving architecture, materials, products, and installations a new purpose beyond their first use.
Through Hidup Kedua, ARCH:ID 2027 invites the architecture and design industry to look beyond the initial function of what is built and consider what comes next. Buildings, materials, products, and installations are considered not only for how they perform today, but also for how they can be designed with future use in mind — allowing them to be reused, adapted, transformed, and continue creating value over time.
The 2027 edition is curated by Ar. Adi Purnomo, IAI (mamostudio), Ar. Osrithalita Gabriela, IAI (AGo Architects), and Ar. Achmad Zakaria, IAI (Tata Habitat). Together, they will lead the curatorial direction of ARCH:ID 2027 and explore Hidup Kedua through three interconnected lenses: Location, Climate, and Time.
These perspectives examine how architecture responds to the place from which it emerges, the realities and possibilities of Indonesia’s tropical climate, and the passage of time — including how buildings, materials, and their functions can evolve beyond their initial use.
“Sustainability has become part of the architectural conversation, but the challenge is how we translate that conversation into actual design decisions. Through Hidup Kedua, we want to explore small but tangible ways architecture can extend the value, function, and usefulness of what has already been built.”
— Ar. Adi Purnomo, IAI; Ar. Osrithalita Gabriela, IAI; and Ar. Achmad Zakaria, IAI, Curators of ARCH:ID 2027
Hidup Kedua also invites the building materials and design industry to rethink how products, materials, and installations are developed, specified, presented, and used — including what happens to them beyond the four-day exhibition. ARCH:ID continues to connect architects and design professionals with manufacturers, brands, suppliers, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders across the built environment ecosystem.
“ARCH:ID has always been about creating meaningful connections between architecture and industry. With Hidup Kedua, we want to take that collaboration further by encouraging brands and industry partners not only to present their products, but to explore how materials, solutions, and ideas can create value beyond the exhibition itself.”
— R. Arief Sofyan Rudiantoro, Project Director CIS Exhibition
Beyond the exhibition, ARCH:ID 2027 will also feature a series of signature programs, including the International Conference, Business Matching, Featured Exhibition, Talk Series, Hackathon, and other industry and networking programs.
ARCH:ID 2027 is projected to welcome 40,000 visitors across 22,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, featuring 1,000 booths. The event will bring together architects, designers, developers, contractors, manufacturers, brands, academics, government institutions, and professionals from across the wider built environment industry.
As ARCH:ID enters its seventh edition, it continues to evolve as a meeting point for architecture, ideas, materials, and industry. Through Hidup Kedua, ARCH:ID 2027 invites the architecture and design community to consider not only what we build, but what it can become next.
ARCH:ID 2027
15–18 April 2027
ICE BSD City
Media Contact:
Sally Silvani
vani.cisexhibition@gmail.com
+62 8158115555
www.arch.id
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About ARCH:ID
ARCH:ID is an annual architectural forum and trade event organized by Indonesian Institute of Architect (IAl) in collaboration with PT CIS Exhibition as Indonesia’s Most Awaited Architecture Forum & Trade Event, focused on architecture, design, and building materials. This industry focus event presents a host of activities and programmes and serves as an effective platform for place-makers and stakeholders in architecture and built industry to congregate, collaborate, and connect. A curated Exhibition by Indonesia’s renowned Architects, namely Ar. Yacobus Gatot S. Surarjo, IAI, Ar. Nelly Daniel, IAI, and Ar. I Ketut Dirgantara, IAI, each event features not only world-class exhibitions and conferences but also a plethora of programmes and contents for knowledge sharing, such as the ARCH:ID Talk Series, Obrolan Tuju-Tuju and BIM Adoption, in which experts and industry thought leaders will be share their knowledge.
About the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI)
The IAI was officially established on September 17, 1959, in Bandung. Now, at its 61st year, IAI boasts a membership of more than 20,500 architects registered through 34 provincial administrations, 1 representative administration, and 4 regional administrations spread across Indonesia, with the youngest provincial administration in Maluku, which was declared on August 19, 2017. IAI is active in international activities through its membership in ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council of Asia) since 1972 and in UIA (Union Internationale des Architectes) since 1974, as well as AAPH (Asean Association Planning and Housing), where IAI is one of the founders. Since the enactment of Law No. 6/2017 about Architects, IAI is the only Professional Architect Organization recognized by the State.
About CIS Exhibition
CIS Exhibition was established to realize the strategic objectives of clients and to hold innovative exhibitions. CIS Exhibition possesses the competence and knowledge to understand and meet client objectives, while at the same time, studying best practices in related industries to deliver quality and internationally standardized exhibitions to maximize client investment. This team is also supported by C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd as our partner, an exhibition organizer in Malaysia with more than 20 years of experience and expertise in innovative exhibitions.
