Indonesia once again demonstrated its significant role in international cultural diplomacy through the presence of Dr. Eng. Ir. Laretna Trisnantari Adhisakti, M.Arch. (Bu Sita) as a keynote speaker at the international conference Guarding Hometown – Learning Across Domain on 31 October 2025. The conference was held alongside the 48th Annual Conference of Japan’s National Federation for the Preservation and Regeneration of Heritage Cities (Machinami Hozon), which for the first time in the organization’s history took place outside Japan. Indonesia’s participation marked the continuation of its active contribution to developing more inclusive, community-based approaches to heritage conservation. read more

The Master’s Program in Architecture of the Built Environment, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya (FT UB), held a guest lecture titled “Diving, Stepping, and Climbing Through Qualitative Methodologies in Architectural Research” on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. The event featured senior academician from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Prof. Ir. Sudaryono, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU, as the main speaker. The session took place in the Architecture Department Meeting Room at FT UB, Jalan MT Haryono 167, Malang, and was attended by students and lecturers from various research interest groups. read more

Yogyakarta, 19 November 2025 – Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., commonly known as Prof. Bobi, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Universitas Gadjah Mada, attended the peak event of the 2025 Gebyar Hari Agraria dan Tata Ruang (Hantaru) at the invitation of the Yogyakarta City Land and Spatial Planning Office (Dinpertaru). The event, themed “Padhang Resik Jogjaku” (Bright and Clean Yogyakarta), took place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at Hotel Royal Darmo Malioboro, Yogyakarta. The presence of this senior urban planning expert reflects strong academic support for the city government’s efforts to create a more humane and sustainable urban environment. read more

Prof. Bakti Setiawan, often known as Pak Bobi, was one of the speakers at the workshop “Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Implementation of Sustainable Infrastructure Development Projects in Indonesia” organized by P.T. Sarana Multi Infrastruktur. The event took place at Hotel Plataran Borobudur, Magelang, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. It was attended by various stakeholders involved in heritage preservation and infrastructure development. The workshop aimed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration so that cultural heritage preservation efforts can go hand in hand with sustainable development. read more

Students from the Urban Area Planning Studio in the Urban and Regional Planning Program (PWK), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) actively participated in the planning activities for the Code River area, organized by the Division of Housing and Settlement Areas, Department of Public Works, Housing, and Settlement Areas (PUPKP) of Yogyakarta City. This initiative is part of the Yogyakarta City Government’s efforts to formulate an integrated direction for the development and management of the Code River area. Through their involvement, students had the opportunity to connect academic analysis with the real-world needs and dynamics of urban planning in the field. read more

The Interior Design Student Association (HMDI) of the Department of Interior Design, ITS, held the Kelana program on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Gedung Ajiyasa, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, ISI Yogyakarta, Sewon, Panggungharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta. On this occasion, Pak Adi was invited as the main speaker, delivering a presentation titled “DESIGNING WELLNESS: Exploring Health Space in Architecture and Interior Design.”

In his session, Pak Adi guided participants to understand the fundamentals of hospital design, including the design process, master planning, zoning, and spatial concepts for various healthcare facilities. He emphasized that a hospital is not merely a functional building but also a space that must provide comfort, safety, and a healing experience for patients, medical staff, and visitors alike. read more

Yogyakarta, June 1, 2025 — The Gadjah Mada City Festival (Festagama) returned in 2025. Festagama is an annual festival open to the public, organized by students of the Urban and Regional Planning Program, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada—specifically the 2023 and 2024 cohorts. The festival serves as a space for creative exploration that connects art, the city, and the community.

The 13th edition, Festagama 13.0, carries the theme “Citra Musim Rupa Kota” (Seasons of the City’s Images). This theme invites participants to explore urban dynamics through the diversity of seasons, showcasing how a city can adapt to various seasonal changes—covering aspects of urban infrastructure, city image and experience, and the aesthetics of public spaces. read more

Friday, August 29, 2025 – In a hybrid format and open to the public via Zoom, the Urban and Regional Planning Program organized its Final Thesis Defense with an external examiner, Dr. Danang Yulisaksono, S.T., M.T., Head of Regional Innovation Research and Control Division, BAPPEDA Yogyakarta City. The defense, which serves as one of the final academic assessments for PWK students, was chaired by Dr. Eng. Ir. Muhammad Sani Roychansyah, S.T., M.Eng., and accompanied by internal examiner Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Wibisono, MUP., M.Sc., Ph.D. read more

“A hospital is no longer just a place to seek treatment, but a living space that is intelligent and environmentally friendly.” This statement became the central theme of a workshop organized by the Indonesian Hospital Association (PERSI) Central Java Region. The event took place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Solo Baru. The workshop carried the theme Transformation of Indonesian Hospital Business in the Era of Change, a topic highly relevant to today’s healthcare facility challenges. read more

The Architecture Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Matereality Lecture on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lecture Room 1 (K1). The session, which took place from 08:30 to 11:00 WIB, featured Daikin Air Conditioning as the guest speaker, presenting a special topic on ventilation systems in hotel buildings.

The lecture opened with remarks from Ms. Nur Zahrotunnisaa Zagi, who explained the course contract for Matereality as well as the point-based system, which serves as a prerequisite for enrolling in the Materiality in Architecture course. The event was attended by undergraduate architecture students and was mandatory for students of the Comprehensive Technology Studio, as the hotel design theme directly aligned with the studio project for the semester. read more