SHAU was established in 2009 by Florian Heinzelmann and Daliana Suryawinata with offices in Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Bandung (Indonesia). The practice offers a comprehensive approach to projects from architectural design to urban planning. SHAU’s practice centres on socio-climatic design, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between human activities that affect the climate and the climate’s impact on human interactions. The partners’ multicultural background and architectural upbringing in various countries, including working for top firms and universities in the Netherlands, contribute to the practice’s unique approach. Key projects by SHAU include the Microlibraries in Java, a multi-ethnic student housing project in Surabaya

(9,300 square metres), Tasikmalaya Creative and Innovation Centre, the Tropical Vice Presidential Palace in Nusantara, multi-programmatic public spaces in West Java, and the ongoing 1,200-seat performing arts centre RuBIK in Jakarta.

SHAU is also actively involved in various cultural and creative events worldwide. Either as curator or contributor, the architectural firm has participated in international exhibitions, master classes, lectures, and workshops. Among the events initiated and led by SHAU are the Kota Tua Creative Festival in Jakarta and the Jakarta Vertical Kampung master class. The partners’ activities include teaching at the National University of Singapore and serving as board members for various organisations.

Website: https://www.shau.nl/en/info

Source: Aga Khan Award for Architecture