A lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Ir. Ar. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., IAI., AA., served as one of the speakers at the International Collaborative Studio (ICS) 5.0 in 2026. This international program was a collaboration between the Architecture Study Program of Universitas Brawijaya, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and The University of Western Australia (UWA).
On this occasion, Adi Utomo Hatmoko delivered a presentation entitled “Designing a Student Hub,” which discussed the importance of designing communal student spaces as an integral part of the campus environment. The presentation highlighted how a student hub functions not only as an academic support facility, but also as a space for collaboration, social interaction, creativity, and student community development.
During the session, he explained that a student hub is a shared campus space that supports various student activities, ranging from studying, discussions, and student organizations to relaxation and informal interaction. The presence of a student hub is considered essential in enhancing the campus experience while also fostering a sense of belonging within the academic environment.
The presentation also addressed several design considerations in developing a student hub, including the identity and purpose of the space, flexibility of use, user comfort, and the integration of social and collaborative learning spaces. Several programmatic elements discussed included social lounges, collaborative study areas, event and multipurpose spaces, student activity spaces, cafés, as well as wellness and counseling areas.
DTAP FT UGM’s participation in the International Collaborative Studio 5.0 reflects its ongoing commitment to expanding international academic networks and strengthening cross-institutional collaboration in the fields of architecture and the built environment. The program also provided opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences among academics and students from various universities and countries.
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this activity supports SDG 4 on Quality Education through the strengthening of international academic collaboration and knowledge exchange, as well as SDG 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities through discussions on inclusive, comfortable, and user-oriented campus space design.
Reported by Rindi Dwi Cahyati