Yogyakarta, February 11, 2025 – The Urban and Regional Planning Study Program (PWK) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a public lecture titled Indonesian Cities: An Introduction for the General Public. The event featured Marco Kusumawijaya, the founder and senior advisor of Rujak Center for Urban Studies, as the main speaker. This lecture was part of the Community Development course and was open to both students and the general public.

The public lecture took place in Room K1, second floor, Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering UGM. The event was opened by Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., and accompanied by Widyasari Her Nugrahandika, S.T., M.Sc., the course instructor.

In his lecture, Marco Kusumawijaya discussed the development of urban planning in Indonesia, which began with trade centers. He explained how cities such as Ternate, Makassar, Tanjung Pinang, Batam, Aceh, and Bukittinggi grew due to economic and geographical factors, particularly as strategic coastal cities in trade. Over time, the development of these cities was also influenced by cultural factors that shaped the urban character in Indonesia.

The lecture is also relevant to efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, which emphasizes the importance of inclusive, sustainable urban planning and management based on local cultural and historical contexts. Understanding the history of urban development can serve as a foundation for formulating better policies and strategies to build livable and resilient cities in the future.

The lecture referred to ideas presented in the book Indonesian Cities: An Introduction for the General Public, which highlights the history, dynamics, and urban challenges in various regions. The discussions also provided insights for participants regarding urban planning patterns in Indonesia and how its history remains relevant to current planning practices.

The event received enthusiastic participation, with attendees actively discussing the dynamics of urban development and the challenges of urban planning in the future. With this public lecture, it is hoped that the understanding of the history and development of cities in Indonesia will continue to expand and serve as a reflection for future urban planning.

Source: https://pwk.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/kuliah-umum-kota-kota-indonesia-pengantar-untuk-orang-banyak/

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.

Although various scholarly works have explored the Yogyakarta Karaton as a center of Javanese cultural studies, research focusing on the meaning behind the significant changes of the Pagelaran in the 20th century remains scarce. Thus, this study aims to uncover the semiotic meanings behind the transformations that occurred in that period.
(taken from the dissertation abstract by Sri Sunarti, 2025, p. xiii)

The Closed Examination was attended by:
Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. – Head of Department, Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D. – Head of Study Program, Prof. Ir. Sudaryono, M.Eng, Ph.D., IPU. – Promoter, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Eugenius Pradipto – Co-Promoter, Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D. – Examiner 1, Diananta Pramitasari, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D. – Examiner 2, and Dr. Ir. Revianto Budi Santoso, M.Arch. – External Examiner from Universitas Islam Indonesia.

The Closed Examination was conducted offline in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering, FT UGM.

Source: https://s3.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/2025/03/21/ujian-tertutup-sri-sunarti/

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.

The evaluation is scheduled for March 25, 2025, focusing on the assessment of regional governments’ planning performance and development achievements. The evaluation covers several key aspects: the process of preparing the Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) document, the quality of the RKPD document itself, regional innovations, and measurable development outcomes. The evaluation process involves document reviews as well as presentations and interviews with participating regions.

The awarding ceremony for the Reka Cipta Bhakti Nugraha is scheduled to take place in April 2025. Prof. Bakti Setiawan’s involvement in this process is expected to enhance the integrity and quality of the evaluation, in line with his expertise and extensive experience in spatial and regional planning.

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.

The workshop also covered topics related to KAAB (Korea Architectural Accrediting Board) accreditation, particularly in light of curriculum adjustments based on the latest KAAB Conditions and Procedures. The Undergraduate Architecture Program and the Professional Architecture Education Program (PPAr) have been internationally accredited since 2020 and continuously maintain and improve the quality of architectural education at Universitas Gadjah Mada to meet global standards, in alignment with SDG 4: Quality Education.

Source: https://architecture.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/workshop-on-preparation-for-the-even-semester-of-the-2024-2025-academic-year/

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.

(taken from the dissertation abstract by Luhur Sapto Pamungkas, 2025, p. xx)

The Closed Examination was attended by:
Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. as Head of Department, Diananta Pramitasari, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D. as Study Program Representative, Dr. Ir. Arif Kusumawanto, M.T., IAI., IPU. as Promoter, Ir. Agam Marsoyo, M.Sc., Ph.D. as Co-Promoter, Dr.Eng. Ir. Ahmad Sarwadi, M.Eng., IPM. as Examiner 1, Ir. Sentagi Sesotya Utami, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU. as Examiner 2, and Dr.Eng. M. Donny Koerniawan, S.T., M.T. as External Examiner from Institut Teknologi Bandung.

The Closed Examination was conducted offline in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering, FT UGM

Source: https://s3.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/2025/03/21/ujian-tertutup-luhur-sapto-pamungkas/

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.

The culmination of this research exploration reveals that kampung life is essentially governed by both manifest and latent phenomena, which shape the social and cultural uniqueness of kampung communities. Field observations uncovered various realities that indicate kampung life forms a communal entity grounded in togetherness (guyub). This sense of guyub serves as a foundational social principle, fostering harmony and solidarity as a powerful form of social capital in building a shared living environment within urban settings.

This foundational social capital underpins a collective model of living and inhabiting space, characterized by both inherent traits and distinctive qualities of kampung life. Such social capital has the strength to promote endogenous social awareness within kampung communities—something worthy of being preserved and developed in real life, especially in affirming social relationships in today’s digital era (2024). The discourse on social capital in urban kampung communities, viewed through the lens of Javanese culture, offers inspiration about the richness of social values inherent in kampung society.
(Subroto, 2024)

The event was opened by Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D., as Head of the Study Program, followed by a presentation of the book by the author, Prof. Ir. Tarcicius Yoyok Wahyu Subroto, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU. The discussion was then reviewed by Prof. Dr. Heddy Shri Ahimsa-Putra, M.A., M.Phil., and moderated by Gun Faisal, a doctoral student of the Architecture Program.

This event was held in hybrid format at Room K4, DTAP FT UGM and via Zoom Meeting. It was attended by UGM students as well as members of the public, including prominent figures in the fields of architecture and culture.

Source: https://s3.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/2025/03/21/kamisan-mahasiswa-bedah-buku-modal-sosial-dalam-masyarakat-kampung-perkotaan-dalam-tinjauan-budaya-jawa/

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.

Russelin Edhyati opened the lecture with a presentation titled “Material Matters: Designing with Fun Precision”.She shared how her architecture firm, Videshiiya, based in Yogyakarta, engages in a joyful design process while still prioritizing the needs of building users. Among the projects she discussed were a permaculture center and houses constructed using repurposed furniture and local resources. She and her team hold a vision of designing with an emphasis on community well-being, including the welfare of construction workers.

The lecture continued with Adityo Gayuh Laksono, who began with light-hearted remarks about the life of architecture students, reflecting on his own university experience years ago. Known by the nickname Gayuh, he started his career at a studio in Bali and in recent years founded his own architecture firm, Collabo Design Studio (CDS), in Yogyakarta. He shared numerous stories about his experiences designing hotels with cheerful and playful concepts.

Students showed great enthusiasm during the final Q&A session, asking questions about the speakers’ journeys to becoming professional architects. The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and souvenirs, followed by a group photo. Through this lecture, it is hoped that UGM Architecture students will be inspired to explore the world of architecture with enthusiasm in order to contribute to the realization of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Source: https://architecture.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/archilecture-have-fun-with-architecture-elements/

Sukabumi Regency is facing a major challenge due to landslides that have hit several sub-districts in the past few weeks. This phenomenon, triggered by high rainfall, has triggered landslides and flash floods that have not only destroyed residents’ homes, but also damaged infrastructure in various areas. Hundreds of residents have been forced to evacuate to safer locations, leaving their homes that are no longer habitable. Although assistance to provide temporary housing has begun to arrive, many evacuees complain about the lack of comfort, especially when facing the scorching sun and heavy rain.

Through the KATGAMA Peduli program, the Universitas Gadjah Mada Engineering Alumni Family (KATGAMA) has taken real steps to help evacuees by building temporary housing (huntara) that is specifically designed to meet their needs. This innovative design is the work of Prof. Eugenius Pradipto, a Professor of the Department of Architecture and Planning UGM. KATGAMA Bamboo Huntara is designed not only as a place of shelter, but also to provide a sense of comfort in difficult conditions.

Measuring 6 x 6 meters, this temporary shelter adopts the concept of a stilt house with a bamboo roof designed to deal with hot weather and high rainfall. This structure has optimal ventilation to ensure good air circulation, and is equipped with storage space on the top and shelves on the walls to maximize function. This temporary shelter is designed to be used for up to one year, providing a decent and humane temporary solution for refugees.

A total of 10 temporary shelter units are planned to be built in Lembur Sawah Village, Pabuaran District, Sukabumi Regency. With a capacity to accommodate up to 40 families, this project prioritizes the use of local materials to support sustainability while empowering local residents in the construction process. Construction of the temporary shelter began on December 23, 2024 and is targeted to be completed within two months.

The KATGAMA Bamboo Temporary Housing is not only a temporary solution for refugees to survive in the midst of an emergency situation, but also a symbol of care and hope. With comfort as a priority, it is hoped that this housing will be able to provide a sense of security and comfort for affected residents while waiting for the relocation process to permanent housing. This temporary shelter is in line with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements. By utilizing local materials, encouraging community engagement, and providing safe and decent temporary shelter, this initiative supports efforts to build resilient communities and ensure sustainable living conditions for those affected by disasters.

Source: https://architecture.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/bamboo-shelters-humanitarian-aid-for-sukabumi-2/

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.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGao_hRhQ3U/?img_index=1