Pierre Ajawaila is an Indonesian architect, cultural manager, curator, and creative producer from Ambon, Maluku. A graduate of the Architecture Department at Gadjah Mada University, he has dedicated more than two decades to advancing culture, architecture, music, and the creative industries in Indonesia.

He currently serves as Secretary of the Ambon City Arts Council and leads the Ambon Music Office, the organization responsible for developing and implementing programs that support Ambon’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music. Throughout his career, he has also held leadership positions within the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI) Maluku and the Maluku Interior Design Association.

Pierre’s multidisciplinary work bridges architecture, urban planning, cultural heritage, and creative programming. In both 2024 and 2025, he served as Head of Production for Jazirah: Timur Labuhan Kata, a prominent literary and cultural festival that brings together writers, artists, and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds.

Among his notable projects are the Southeast Maluku Waterfront City Master Plan, the Kiom Indah Beach Area Project, and Luma: Rediscovery of Moluccan Traditional Architecture, an initiative dedicated to documenting and revitalizing the traditional architectural heritage of the Moluccas. He has also played a key role in the development of cultural events such as the Ambon Green Festival, Ambon Creative Expo, and the Amboina International Music Festival.

As an advocate for cultural exchange and regional identity, Pierre regularly represents Maluku on international platforms. Through cultural forums, conferences, and exchange programs in countries including France, he actively promotes the arts, architecture, music, and cultural heritage of the Moluccas to global audiences. His work is distinguished by its commitment to connecting heritage, contemporary creativity, and sustainable urban development.