Creative sustainability initiative for Jakarta’s urban spaces

Abstract

This paper will discuss the creative initiative made by designer, architect, and contractor under the JKT Play movement and community towards the urban spaces in Jakarta. Their initiative is intended to encourage creative activities, and playful experience for the citizens, and as an alternative material to support sustainable architecture concept. The discussion will be based on the project’s collaboration by designer, contractor, multinational company, food and beverages industry to create playful objects which can be used and explored by the communities. The initiative is based on the concern of the consumer waste, especially plastic cup, paper, and plastic bottle. The project has opened opportunities for creative industries, and designers to rethink and to approach the design methods and design exploration towards plastic wastes. It also can be a tool as an urban fabric or installation that can help creating colourful atmosphere for the city of Jakarta.