On Thursday (7/9) the UGM Urban and Regional Planning (URP) study program received a field study visit from the URP study program, University of Jember, East Java. The visit carried the theme “Development of Environment-Problem Based Tourism Destinations” which aims to study tourism development planning in Yogyakarta. Before visiting UGM, they also visited the Yogyakarta Tourism Office.

Since 11:00 a.m., the group of students and lecturers from Jember University had filled the K3 DTAP room where the visit took place. The group was then welcomed directly by Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. representing the PWK study program. The event continued with exposure and description of the PWK study program, such as history, latest curriculum, accreditation, academic activities, and student achievements. Friends from the University of Jember seemed enthusiastic to hear the presentation while asking various questions which were immediately explained by Mr. Deva. read more

UGM Architecture study programme received another study visit on Thursday (26/1). This time, the field study came from Universitas Halu Uleo (UHO), Kendari. The visit with the theme “Green Smart Building & Culture” also aims to study the new building of the Faculty of Engineering, the SGLC building. The group of UHO students and lecturers were then received by Dr. Ahmad Nasikun, S.T., M.Sc. as the Manager of Student Affairs of the Faculty of Engineering and Nur Zahrotunnisaa Zagi, S.T., M.T. as a representative of Architecture. read more

Since its establishment in 1962, the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP) has now turned 60 years old. To commemorate the DTAP anniversary, a number of events were held, including the DTAP Sportsfest in August and the DTAP Anniversary Celebration in September.Until finally, the highlight of the 60th anniversary of the Department of Architecture and Planning was held on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

The peak event started in the morning at 06.30 with a healthy walk and group gymnastics. This activity is an internal event attended by lecturers, students, and employees, along with their families, and there are also student representatives. The event took place on a lively stage with an entertainment stage where lecturers and students joined in singing on stage. Then, there was a door prize draw that all participants had been waiting for the most. After various consolation prizes were distributed, it was time to draw the main prizes, which were 3 television units, 1 refrigerator unit, and 2 folding bicycle units. The morning event was declared over after the main prizes were distributed to the lucky winners. read more

On Tuesday (22/11), the Department of Architecture and Planning held a release ceremony for graduates of the Bachelor program in room K1. There were 9 students from the Bachelor of Architecture program and 21 students from the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning program at the graduation this November.

The graduates accompanied by their parents or guardians seemed to have started attending the event since 13.00. The event was then opened by singing the Indonesia Raya song and delivering remarks from Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. as Head of Department. The graduation ceremony was also attended by all levels of management, lecturers and staff of the Department of Architecture and Planning. read more

The release of the Graduates of the Bachelor program was again held on Thursday (25/8) by the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning. The release event this time felt more special because it was held offline and outdoors in the DTAP Innercourt area. There are as many as 69 students of the Bachelor of Architecture program and 21 students of the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning program at the release of the August period this time.

Not only the graduates, but their parents/guardians also attended the graduation ceremony at the DTAP Innercourt. The entire management, lecturers, and staff of the Department and Study Program also participated in the Graduation Release. After the prayer together, remarks from Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. as Head of the Department marked the start of the release ceremony. read more

In order to start the new semester of TA 2022/2023, the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning again held its inaugural lecture on Monday (15/08). The inaugural activities were packaged as a Public Lecture by presenting selected speakers. Although this activity is only required for Bachelor of Architecture students batch 2022, all students from various study programs and levels in the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning can take part in the inaugural lecture.

On this occasion, the speaker presented was Adi Purnomo, the architect and founder of Mamostudio. The event started at 09.00 in the K1 DTAP room. Not only new students, but students from various generations were also enthusiastic about participating in this inaugural lecture. read more

On Wednesday (10/08), the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning held an Infoday activity aimed for new students of the Bachelor of Architectural Engineering and Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning programs for the 2022/2023 academic year. After last year’s Infoday was held online, this time Infoday can be held offline, to be precise in rooms K1-K2.

Infoday is a routine activity that is always held every year at DTAP. The purpose of this activity is to introduce DTAP to new students. These introductions cover various aspects such as introductions to lecturers, department and study program managers, education staff, extracurricular activities, student organizations, DTAP facilities and infrastructure, and the DTAP environment. read more

Archilecture Series was held again by the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning on Friday (27/5). The Archilecture Series this time is one of the pre-events of The 6th Biennale ICIAP 2022 which will be held at the end of the year.

The event is open to the public and conducted online via Zoom with the topic “Adaptive Landscape, Resilient City”. The main speaker at this event was Dissa Pidanti Raras, who is the Urban Designer & Landscape Designer of Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl. After receiving a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Architecture, Gadjah Mada University, Dissa continued her education at the Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design program at GSAPP, Columbia University. In addition, Dissa also has experience working on various landscaping, planning, and research projects in Jakarta, Singapore, New York, to Switzerland. read more

The Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning fills the second working day after the Eid holiday by holding the Syawalan 1443H event on Tuesday (10/5). Different from the previous two years, Syawalan this time was held in a mixed manner in the form of limited appeal in the K1 DTAP room and daring through Zoom Meetings. The Syawalan event became a moment to celebrate Eid together and a gathering event between DTAP civitas.

The event opened with the reading of Divine Words led by Mr. Purwantara and continued with remarks by Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. as Head of Department. In his remarks, he expressed his gratitude for being able to gather again in person even though it was limited, but he still reminded him to maintain health protocols because the pandemic was not over yet. read more