World of Windows is a video creation by the students of the 2023 Architecture Design Concentration, Master’s Program in the Architecture Study Program at UGM, as part of the coursework for Studio 1.

“Windows are an important aspect of architecture with various functions. They are generally used as openings for lighting and ventilation in buildings. However, windows also serve other functions for users, such as for communication, interaction, enjoying views, and even as aesthetic elements. Therefore, we chose the theme World of Windows to explore the functions of windows around us in greater depth. The information presented is not only about windows in an empirical sense, but also conceptually. This theme aims to delve deeper into the function and meaning of a window for humans.” read more

On March 7, 2025, the Doctoral Program of Architecture, DTAP FT UGM, held a Closed Examination for Doctoral Candidate Sri Sunarti with the dissertation titled “Owah Ora Malih, Malih Ora Owah, Malih: The Semiotic Meaning Behind Architectural Changes of the Pagelaran of the Yogyakarta Karaton in the 20th Century.”

As with previous royal palaces that have undergone changes, restorations, or renovations, the Pagelaran of the Yogyakarta Karaton also experienced significant transformations. While traditional environments of the Pagelaran are believed to remain unchanged, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwana VIII made a series of changes in the 20th century that re-established noble values. Therefore, the researcher views the concept of “owah” and “malih” (both referring to change) as compelling phenomena worth studying. read more

Yogyakarta, March 2025 – Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D. has been invited to serve as a member of the Regional Independent Evaluation Team (TPID) for the 2025 Reka Cipta Bhakti Nugraha Award. The Reka Cipta Bhakti Nugraha Award is a form of appreciation for the performance of regency/municipal governments in preparing and implementing high-quality, innovative, and impactful regional development planning documents. The award is initiated by the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (Bapperida) of the Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, with the aim of encouraging improved development planning practices and the replication of best practices across regions. read more

As the new semester approaches, the Undergraduate Architecture Program, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized a Workshop on Preparation for the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year over two days, on January 17 and 30, 2025. This workshop aimed to ensure a well-prepared semester ahead while also evaluating the activities and programs conducted in the previous semester.

During the event, faculty members discussed issues encountered in the past semester and proposed solutions to address them. In addition to faculty input, semester evaluations also incorporate feedback collected from student learning evaluation forms, which are distributed at the end of each semester. This allows lecturers to directly review student feedback and concerns and discuss appropriate follow-up actions. read more

On January 13, 2025, the Doctoral Program of Architecture, DTAP FT UGM, held a Closed Examination for Doctoral Candidate Luhur Sapto Pamungkas with the dissertation titled “Socio-Cultural Values in the Model of Sustainable Urban Kampung in Yogyakarta City.”

This research was conducted to explore the factors influencing sustainable urban kampung (KUB), which were identified based on sustainable development theories and empirical facts from previous studies. The aim was to examine these factors and discover a formula for KUB. read more

he Doctoral Program in Architecture, DTAP Faculty of Engineering UGM, successfully held the Kamisan Forum on Thursday, March 13, 2025. This edition of the Kamisan Forum was supported by UGM Press and featured a book discussion on Social Capital in Urban Kampung Communities from the Perspective of Javanese Culture.

The book is the work of Prof. Ir. Tarcicius Yoyok Wahyu Subroto, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU, a professor in the Doctoral Program in Architecture. It was published by UGM Press in October 2024 and contains the results of his research on the dynamics of kampung (urban village) life. read more

To inspire the students’ architectural enthusiasm, on Friday, March 21, 2025, the Undergraduate Architecture Program held a guest lecture event called Archilecture with the theme “Have Fun with Architecture Elements”in Lecture Room 1 of the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event featured two alumni from UGM’s Undergraduate Architecture Program: Russelin Edhyati (Videshiiya Studio) and Adityo Gayuh Laksono (Collabo Design Studio/CDS), and was moderated by UGM Architecture lecturer Nur Zahrotunnisaa Zagi, S.T., M.T. read more

As a form of appreciation for the dedication of students in designing and documenting the design process, the Architecture Study Program held a Design Process Competition. This competition assesses every step of the design process, from problem analysis, solution strategies, to exploration of alternative designs that are presented creatively and clearly.

Congratulations to the students who have shown the best progress in this competition! Hopefully this award will be a motivation to continue producing innovative and quality design work. read more

Jakarta, March 18, 2024 – Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D. (Prof. Bobi) participated in the Roundtable Discussiontitled Evolutionary Planning of the Capital Habitat 2045 (EPOCH 45). This event was organized by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Diponegoro University (UNDIP) in collaboration with MARS Architects, the Asian Development Bank, Van Eesteren-Fluck & Van Lohuizen Stichting, and the Embassy of the Netherlands. The discussion took place at Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, South Jakarta. read more

As rapid urbanization continues to shape Southeast Asia, the need for sustainable water management becomes increasingly critical. Addressing this challenge, PolyUrbanWaters is a groundbreaking research and project network funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). It brings together academic institutions, municipalities, government agencies, civil society, and private-sector stakeholders from Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Germany to develop a polycentric approach to urban water management. read more