Located in Srengseng Sawah, Jagakarsa District, South Jakarta, the competition site is part of the Betawi Cultural Village – Setu Babakan, Jakarta’s main cultural preservation area established under Regional Regulation No. 3 of 2005. The wider 289-hectare area integrates traditional Betawi settlements, cultural facilities, city forests, and two natural lakes  – Setu Babakan and Setu Mangga Bolong – forming a living landscape that combines heritage conservation, ecology, and community life.

The competition area covers approximately 7.5 hectares, encompassing the 10-metre-wide lakeside perimeter and the central island of Setu Babakan Lake, managed by the Betawi Cultural Village Management Unit under the Department of Culture. This site represents the ecological and cultural heart of the village, where traditional Betawi identity coexists with Jakarta’s environmental challenges.

The City of Jakarta, through its Department of Culture, invites students to develop design concepts that harmonize cultural preservation with ecological innovation. Proposals should integrate nature-based solutions (NbS) that enhance water quality, biodiversity, and climate resilience while celebrating Betawi heritage through architecture, landscape, and community use.

Approx. site area

7.5 hectares, including the lake’s 10-metre-wide perimeter and its central island, within the 289-hectare Betawi Cultural Village – Setu Babakan.

Key information

The area preserves Betawi cultural identity while serving as a living model of water-adaptive urban design. It is managed jointly by the Department of Culture, Department of Water Resources, and Department of Parks and City Forests, under Jakarta’s Spatial Plan 2024–2044 (Regional Regulation No. 7 of 2024).

Priority areas & main expectations 

Designs should demonstrate how heritage landscapes can evolve into resilient urban systems. Key priorities include:

• Lakeside revitalization: continuous pedestrian and cycling corridors shaded by native vegetation;

• Ecological restoration:  improved drainage, bioswales, and rain-harvesting to enhance water quality and mitigate flooding;

• Cultural activation: open-air learning spaces, community pavilions, and creative markets that strengthen Betawi expression;

• Inclusive design:  accessible and safe public spaces for all, including children, elders, and persons with disabilities.

  
  

  

Projects must comply with Jakarta’s cultural and environmental regulations, including Regional Regulation No. 3/2005 and the Spatial Plan 2024–2044, ensuring harmony between cultural identity, ecological integrity, and community well-being.

These interventions will support Jakarta’s transition toward a resilient, low-carbon, and culturally vibrant city, advancing its Climate Action Plan and water-adaptive urban strategy.

Check the Site Requirements in the documentation section.