2026 Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 1-19
This research examines the concept of building a smart and sustainable Nusantara as a new dream for postcolonial Indonesia. It explores the intersection of postcolonial theory, nationalism, and symbolism in the context of construction new narratives for Indonesian national identity displayed in urban forms. The research aims to understand how these factors can contribute to the creation of a new myth for smart, sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally conscious society in Indonesia. Furthermore, it investigates the potential challenges of the masterplan for Indonesia's new capital city in Kalimantan. The paper begins with an explanation of the primary drivers of capital movement and its symbolic significance, followed by theoretical background about capital city and its symbolism. It then decodes the narrative symbolism of the new Indonesian capital through visual analysis of the existing masterplan and archival research through review of public and professional opinion.
