Recently, the Architecture Study Program of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universaitas Gadjah Mada successfully held a guest lecture entitled “Integrating Türkiye Architecture into Halal Tourism“. This activity invited Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Pamukçu who is a lecturer from the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Afyon Kocatepe University, Türkiye.

This activity was held on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Lecture Room 1 of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This activity was attended by students of the Doctoral Program in Architecture, Master Program in Architecture with Tourism Concentration, and Bachelor Program in Architecture who took Tourism Architecture, Thematic Studio with Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D., and Materiality.

This activity began with remarks from Prof. Ir. Wiendu Nuryanti, M.Arch., Ph.D. as Chair of the Architecture Study Program Doctoral Program and continued with a presentation from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Pamukçu about the integration practice of Türkiye architecture in halal tourism in the East and West Gate Country. Then followed by a question and answer session and closed with the handover of guest lecturer certificates and souvenirs and group photos together.

New Clark City, Philippines – Warid Zul Ilmi, a graduate student in the Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning (MPWK) at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), participated in a series of activities during ISOCARP’s 60th World Planning Congress “Diamond Anniversary Series – 1st International Conference for New Cities | Planning New Regenerative Cities,” held in New Clark City (NCC), Philippines. The event began with the Young Professional Program Workshop (YPP) themed “Planning New Generative Cities” from September 2 to 6, 2024, followed by the World Planning Congress from September 10 to 13, 2024.

During the ISOCARP event, Warid successfully passed the selection process and had the opportunity to join the Young Professional Program Workshop (YPP). In this workshop, he collaborated with 25 planners from five continents to formulate a development plan for a new city. The results of the planning and designs created were then presented at a special panel during the ISOCARP World Planning Congress (WCP) 60th anniversary.

After completing the YPP, Warid proceeded to the ISOCARP World Congress, one of the leading international conferences in the field of urban planning. Here, participants discussed and shared knowledge on various planning issues through panels divided into several tracks.

Warid presented his research findings in Track 3, which focused on Climate Adaptive and Resilient (new) cities, under sub-TRACK 3.3 titled “Culture-Centered, Community-driven Resilience Planning and Action.” In his presentation, Warid addressed the topic “Identification of Adaptive and Sustainable Water Provision for a Healthy and Resilient City: A Case Study of the Coastal Area City of Bandar Lampung,” which is part of his thesis research. He also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with experts and other attendees regarding his research.

Additionally, Warid participated in a special workshop titled “Health for All: Exploring Regenerative and More-than-Human Cities for Co-Existence and Well-Being.” This workshop was led by Dr. Greg Mews from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and Hannah Arnett from Cities & Health. Given his background as a Research and Advocacy Officer for TRACK SDGs at the Center for Indonesia Strategic Development Initiatives, Warid took advantage of this opportunity to expand his network and deepen his understanding of urban health issues.

“Everything went by so quickly—introductions, learning, and before I knew it, we had created unforgettable stories! Meeting planners and experts from around the world made me optimistic about embracing the future of our cities with joy! I can’t wait to engage in many collaborative efforts to create cities that prosper for their residents. Through healthy and resilient cities!” said Warid.

By participating in this international event, Warid not only contributed to global discussions on urban planning but also returned with knowledge and experiences that can be applied to the context of urban development in Indonesia, particularly concerning public health, urban health, and sustainability.

On Monday, August 26, 2024, the KATGAMA Bamboo Hall in Padukuhan Talunombo, Sidomulyo Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo Regency was inaugurated by KATGAMA and FT UGM. The 9 x 9 meter hall was designed by Prof. Euginius Pradipto from the Department of Architecture and Planning UGM, the funding came from the Engineering Alumni Family of Universitas Gadjah Mada (KATGAMA). The construction of this hall lasted for 6 months, starting with the groundbreaking on February 18, 2024 by involving local residents and utilizing local materials.

The KATGAMA Bamboo Hall will be the center of community activities, including cultural arts events. In addition, this center is also expected to develop tourism potential in the surrounding area, especially in the Talunombo reservoir area which has a beautiful view towards Wates City. Dean of Faculty of Engineering UGM, Prof. Ir. Selo, expressed his full support for tourism development in Talunombo, one of which is by sending KKN students.

Ir. Agus Priyatno, Chairman of KATGAMA, appreciated Prof. Pradipto and the people of Talunombo for their cooperation in the construction of the center. Agus hopes that the KATGAMA Bamboo Hall will not only become a center for community activities, but also a place to develop arts and culture and become a tourist attraction that can improve the welfare of the local community.

KATGAMA and Faculty of Engineering UGM are committed to continue assisting the development of potential in the Talunombo area, making it more developed and prosperous. Talunombo has several potentials, one of the ideas is to make a camping area, however, several public facilities still need to be built, including accommodation and public toilets to increase tourist comfort. This program is part of the community service program and in accordance with SDGs 9, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; in addition, environmentally friendly bamboo buildings are also part of the process of responding to climate change, building sustainable settlements, and part of the alumni campus and community partnerships. (Aci Prima Sari)

Source: https://ft.ugm.ac.id/resmikan-balai-bambu-katgama-dan-ft-ugm-berharap-tingkatkan-potensi-wisata-talunombo/

On Tuesday (27/8), the Department of Architecture and Planning held the Inauguration of Professional Architect Education (PPAr) Students. The inauguration ceremony started at 09.00 in the innercourt of DTAP, PPAr students were accompanied by their parents/guardians. The event was also attended by DTAP lecturers and IAI representatives, namely Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, IAI, AA (Chairman of IAI) and Ar. Baritoadi Buldan Rayaganda Rito, ST., MA., IAI. (Chairman of IAI DIY)

The event began with a prayer and remarks from the DTAP representative. Entering the main event, namely the reading of the Minutes of Judicium by Dr.Eng. Alexander Rani Suryandono, S.T., M.Arch, IAI. (Head of PPAr Study Program) and the submission of Professional Certificate by Prof. Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto Surjono, S.T., M.T., IPU, ASEAN Eng. (Vice Dean of F. Engineering). The submission of the Certificate symbolically became evidence of the inauguration of PPAr students as Architects. Of the 14 PPAr students who have been inaugurated, a student by the name of Keloka Sasikirana became a graduate with the highest GPA of 3.85. The inauguration ceremony was then closed by Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, IAI, AA and then continued with prayer and taking pictures together.

Congratulations to my friends who have been inaugurated, hopefully they can become architects who are trustworthy in practicing their profession.

The Department of Architecture and Planning held a graduation ceremony for the Architecture and Planning Undergraduate Program on Tuesday (27/8). Since 13.00 the graduates accompanied by parents / guardians began to arrive at the DTAP innercourt where the event was held. In this period of graduation, there were 44 students of Architecture program and 45 students of Urban and Regional Planning program. The event officially began with prayer and singing the Indonesia Raya song and the hymn of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Then continued with remarks by Ratna Eka Suminar, S.T., M.Sc. (DTAP Lecturer Representative).

Then entered the main event, namely the reading of the Minutes of Judiciary which began from the Architecture program by Odilia Renaningtyas Manifesty, S.T., MA (UD)., Ph.D. (Secretary of the Study Program). The handover of SKL to the graduates was carried out by Harry Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Head of Study Program) and Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. (Head of Department). The Architecture graduate with the highest GPA was Chandrakanti Rona with a GPA of 3.87. In addition, Nisrina Nurhamida became the youngest graduate at the age of 21 years and 3 months.

In the Regional and City Planning program, the reading of the Minutes of Judicium was represented by Isti Hidayati, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Secretary of the Study Program). While the handover of the SKL was carried out by Dr. Yori Herwangi, S.T., MURP. (Head of Study Program) and Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. (Head of Department). The PWK graduate with the highest GPA was Nadya Marshanda with a GPA of 3.90. Meanwhile, the youngest PWK graduate is Fania Dwi Kusumaningtyas with the age of 21 years and 2 months.

At the end of the event, there were messages and impressions from representatives of parents, representatives of graduates, and student representatives. Then the event was closed with prayer and group photos. Congratulations to all graduates who have completed their studies at the Department of Architecture and Planning. Hopefully the knowledge that has been achieved can be practiced for the benefit of society, nation, state, and mankind.

Info Day was held again on Wednesday (14/8) by the Department of Architecture and Planning in rooms K1 and K2. This Info Day was attended by new students for the academic year 2024/2025 from the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning programs. The Info Day event is an event to introduce the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP) which includes the history of DTAP, DTAP environmental conditions, lecturer introductions, education staff introductions, DTAP facilities, to activities and activities that can be carried out by students.

After attending the first public lecture of the Faculty of Engineering, DTAP students began to arrive in room K1-K2. The event started at 13.00 with the singing of Indonesia Raya and Gadjah Mada Hymn and the screening of the Department Introduction video. Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. as the head of the Department officially opened the Info Day event, and immediately continued with a presentation on the general introduction of DTAP. The event continued with a presentation by Syam Rachma Marcillia, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D. (Department Secretary) who introduced all lecturers and KBK (Group of Expertise) in DTAP. It is intended that students get to know all lecturers even though they do not directly meet in lectures later. The last presentation was the introduction of educational staff (tendik) delivered by Rina Yosefiana (Head of Unit Affairs). Tendik will help students process various administrations related to lectures and supporting lectures such as permits, survey letters, competitions, scholarships, and so on, therefore it is important for students to also get to know tenaga didik (tendik) on the DTAP campus.

Although the event lasted until noon, the students seemed excited and enthusiastic to learn more about DTAP and its contents. The event then continued with each study program. Hopefully this Info Day can be a memorable opening event for students to the DTAP campus which will be a place to gain knowledge until they graduate later.

On November 11, 2023, Maria Orchita Bella, a student of the Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning (MPWK UGM), and Daniel Harjuna, an alumnus of Urban and Regional Planning, achieved achievements at The 26th FSTPT Symposium & The 4th International Symposium on Transport Studies in Developing Countries (ISTSDC) at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).

Under the guidance of Mrs. Isti Hidayati, ST, M.Sc., Ph.D, Maria Orchita was awarded as the Best Postgraduate Presenter with a research entitled “Identification of City Shaping Elements in Measuring the Potential of Walkability in the Heritage City Area”. This research aims to find the city-forming elements in the heritage city area that can affect the level of walkability, which is carried out using the content analysis method. The research found that city-forming elements influence walkability but the results are still fragmented. Heritage Cities have special elements that are different from cities in general, due to their past existence, which makes it impossible to have ideal pedestrian infrastructure as in cities that are planned for walking.

Meanwhile, Daniel Harjuna, under the guidance of Dr. Yori Herwangi, S.T., MURP, won the 3rd Place Best Presenter award, presenting his research entitled “Spatial Analysis and Recommendation of Bus Rapid Transit Corridor and Infrastructure for Satellite City in a Developing Country: Case of Bekasi City, Indonesia.” This research aims to improve connectivity between Bekasi City activity centers and provide a quality public transportation network. Bekasi City Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor and infrastructure planning recommendations are based on spatial analysis, addressing challenges such as sprawling development and public transportation weaknesses. The results provide recommendations for BRT corridors and BRT infrastructure with positive impacts such as equitable development of transportation infrastructure, increased concentration of activities in sub-cities, modal shifting, intermodal integration, reduced traffic congestion, and improved reliability of public transportation.

With their work, Maria Orchita Bella and Daniel Harjuna hope that transportation planning in Indonesia will focus more on sustainability and orientation to human needs. Congratulations to all the students who made this achievement, hopefully their achievements can provide inspiration for other friends.

Towards the end of 2023, DTAP students made another achievement through the Indonesia DfGE Design Competition 2023. The event was organized by IFC and EDGE together with 20 partner universities that are members of the Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) program engaged in green building. This national competition was attended by 53 participating teams which were then filtered into 10 winners with 5 main winners. Universitas Gadjah Mada itself sent 4 teams, all of which were DTAP students and mentored by Dr. Ir. Jatmika Adi Suryabrata, M.Sc., Dr.Eng. Nedyomukti Imam Syafii, S.T., M.Sc., and Dr.Eng. Agus Haryadi, S.T., M.Sc.

In the Awarding Ceremony held on October 24, 2023, the team consisting of Jundullah Salman Alfaruq, Diena Aslama Scientifionisa Kurniapramono, Naufal Mufid, and Zeka Oktaviana Putri. (PPAr, 2023) with the work MuraKarya KotakAsa was awarded as the Second Winner. MuraKarya KotakAsa is a student dormitory design that prioritizes student comfort by utilizing green building advancements to support it. There are four concepts raised in this building design, namely: (1) Green Oasis, meaning a dormitory that is friendly to the ecosystem by minimizing building mass occupancy and maximizing green areas. In addition, by using green building strategies, this dormitory is designed with a focus on student comfort. (2) Seamless Connectivity, meaning the creation of connection spaces between residents and other residents or residents with nature / the environment. (3) Secure Haven, ensuring the comfort, safety, and health of residents both physically and mentally. (4) Essence Sanctum, a dormitory that can improve the welfare and comfort of students by improving the quality of ventilation and lighting in spaces that utilize green building strategies. As the second winner, each team member is entitled to a Certificate, Trophy, Xiaomi Pad 6 + Pen, and their work will be included in a book published by IFC.

While the team of Ade Nurma Prasetyo, Ilham Sukarno Puji Muri, Dhemas Aryo Hutomo, and Muhammad Rafli Alrizqi (MARS, 2022) with the work of New Bulak Sumur Dormitory won the title as Third Winner. New Bulak Sumur Dormitory is a student dormitory design that applies green building strategies such as: (1) Reduction of WWR (Window to Wall Ratio) to 13.52% and 13.37% with a pivot window type to facilitate control of wind entry and facilitate window cleaning. (2) Exterior walls use reflective materials to inhibit heat transfer from the building skin. (3) Ceiling Fan to increase thermal comfort according to the needs of residents. The use of natural ventilation certainly affects the rental price of units that can be reached by all groups. (4) Solar PV installation by allocating 80% of the roof area as a photovoltaic site so as to obtain 1.4-1.5 kWp per unit. (5) Natural Ventilation by maximizing cross ventilation between rooms and corridors and voids/atrium that bring air from below. To anticipate the heat carried by the wind, a pond is provided in the middle of the building as an evaporation-based cooling strategy, as well as the placement of plants in open spaces on each floor as an evapotranspiration cooling strategy. These strategies in the building design were able to save energy up to 73.77% (male dormitory building) and 70.36% (female dormitory building). As the third winner, each team member is entitled to a certificate, trophy, Wacom Intuos Medium, and their work will be included in a book published by IFC.

Through their works, they hope that more architecture students and young architects will be more concerned about green building issues for sustainable development. Congratulations to all students who have achieved achievements, hopefully it can be an inspiration for other friends.

Groningen University, the Netherlands visited the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering UGM (Thursday, 26/10). Groningen University was represented by Prof. Ronald Holzhacker, Prof. Johan Woltjer, and Dr. Annet Kempenaar. This event was a return visit in the framework of the Faculty of Engineering’s cooperation exploration program with Groningen University last August.

The group was welcomed by Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM. (Head of the Department of Architecture and Planning) and also Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, MA, Ph.D. (Head of the Urban and Regional Planning Doctoral Program). Followed by a tour of the DTAP environment to see the ongoing teaching and learning activities and student works on display.

The event continued with a discussion on the initiation of cooperation between DTAP and Groningen University. Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan hopes that research cooperation and joint scientific publications can be established. From the academic side, cooperation efforts were made in the form of a double doctorate degree program, student exchange for IUP students, as well as joint-studio and summer course activities. In addition, both parties also agreed to continue the double degree program between the Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning and Groningen University which has been going on for several years.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto Surjono, S.T., M.T., IPU, (Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs of FT) who also attended this event gave his appreciation for the presence of Groningen University and the cooperation efforts made. He hoped that the cooperation and good relations that have been established between DTAP UGM and Groningen University can continue to grow and bring benefits to many parties.