Monday, February 10th marked the first day of the second semester of Academic Year 2024/2025 at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada. To commence the new semester, the Architecture Study Program; in association with the Professional Architect Education Program, had successfully held a public lecture titled ‘Architecting the Future: Urban Innovation for SDGs’. The lecture was held in Room K1 – K2 and was attended on-campus by students from Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, and Professional Program and through an online platform by active students who were still undergoing their internship.

The public lecture invited Ar. Prasetyo, IAI, AA as Director of PT. PDW to be the speaker on this occasion with Dr. Eng. Alexander Rani Suryandono, S.T., M.Arch. as the moderator. In the lecture, Ar. Prasetyo, IAI, AA shared insight about the importance of sustainability that could be achieved through architecture in order to fulfill Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students were also enriched with new knowledge from the stories and experiences shared by Ar. Prasetyo, IAI, AA about the projects he had managed before.

The lecture was then followed by a question-and-answer session where the students could deliver their questions to the speaker and discuss the topic further. The lecture was closed with a handover of guest lecturer certificate to Ar. Prasetyo, IAI, AA and a group photo session of the speaker with the students.

The topic presented in this lecture is expected to be able to give insights for Architecture students of Universitas Gadjah Mada about the importance of sustainability and enhance their learning experience on campus as the enthusiasm for the next semester begins.

The topic given in this public lecture goes in hand with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13: Climate Action.

Source: https://architecture.archiplan.ugm.ac.id/id/kuliah-perdana-architecting-the-future-urban-innovation-for-sdgs/

The need for disabled-friendly facilities continues to be a significant concern across various sectors, including educational institutions. To promote inclusivity, the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP) has taken a concrete step by constructing disabled-accessible toilets on its campus.

Disabled toilets are essential facilities designed to ensure comfort and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These facilities provide freedom and independence, allowing individuals with physical limitations to meet their basic needs without facing barriers. Moreover, the presence of disabled-accessible toilets symbolizes a commitment to the principles of equality and inclusion, aligning with SDGs 10 (reducing inequality).

The construction of disabled-accessible toilets at DTAP also reflects social responsibility and an awareness of the importance of creating an inclusive environment for all. It ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, feels valued and has equal access to campus facilities.

Through this initiative, DTAP hopes to inspire other departments and institutions to take similar actions in fostering an inclusive, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all. Such efforts contribute significantly to building a fairer and more equitable society.

The Department of Architecture and Planning once again held a routine Posbindu (Pos Binaan Terpadu) activity, namely a basic health examination. This activity was carried out as an effort to improve the health of the academics in the DTAP environment. The event took place on Friday (28/2) in the lobby on the 2nd floor of DTAP. Services are open from 08.00 to 10.00. The DTAP academics seemed enthusiastic about participating in the examinations carried out such as blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, and so on. Through this activity, participants are expected to get early detection of health conditions and can check themselves further if they are not feeling well. Furthermore, academics are expected to always maintain their health so that they can carry out teaching and service activities properly.

The Department of Architecture and Planning once again held the Architect Inauguration and Graduation Ceremony for the Bachelor’s Program on Tuesday (25/2). The event started at 13.00 in the K1-K2 room. In this period, 14 Architect Professional Program students were inaugurated, 10 Bachelor of Architecture students and 6 Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning students participated in the graduation ceremony.

The inauguration and graduation ceremony was also attended by Prof. Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto Surjono, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng. (Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs), Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto, IAI., AA. (IAI National Representative), Ar. Erlangga Winoto, IAI., AA. (IAI DIY Representative), as well as all levels of management, lecturers, and staff in the DTAP environment.

The event was opened with a prayer and singing of the Indonesian national anthem and the Universitas Gadjah Mada hymn. Then, the Architect Inauguration event was opened with remarks from Prof. Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto and Ar. Erlangga Winoto. Entering the main event, which is the awarding of the Architect certificate carried out by Dr.Eng. Ar. Alexander Rani S., IAI (Head of the Architect Professional Program) and accompanied by Dr. Ir. Sugeng Sapto and Ar. Erlangga Winoto. Of the 14 PPAr students, 3 graduated with honours (cum laude) with a GPA of 3.81. The predicate was achieved by Grace Ratnaputri Rityasmara, Faishal Abdurrahman, and Vidya Larasati Adiraputri. After that, there were remarks and closing material delivered by Ar. Georgius Budi Yulianto regarding the role and responsibilities of architects for the future, especially for sustainable environment.

The next event was reading the Architecture Bachelor’s Degree program graduation report by Odilia Renaningtyas Manifesty, S.T., MA(UD)., Ph.D. As well as the awarding of SKL to the graduates by Harry Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. and Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto (Head of Department). The Architecture graduate with the highest GPA was Beta Nadhya Maimunah with a GPA of 3.89. In addition, Harry Darmawan became the youngest Architecture graduate at the age of 21 years and 11 months.

Then continued with the reading of the Urban and Regional Planning program graduation report by Widyasari Her Nugrahandika, S.T., M.Sc. The awarding of SKL was carried out by Ratna Eka Suminar, S.T., M.Sc. and accompanied by Ir. Deva Fosterharoldas Swasto. The PWK graduate with the highest GPA was achieved by Rifqi Ananda Guswiputra with a GPA of 3.70. Meanwhile, the youngest PWK graduate was Afanda Audy Lusiana at the age of 22 years and 7 months.

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

Graduate students from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program (MPWK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) carried out a field study in several areas across West Java from February 24 to 28, 2025. This activity is part of the academic process aimed at analyzing potentials and identifying issues to support the preparation of urban and regional development plans.

The field study covered four locations: Cimahi City, Cibitung, Bekasi Regency, and Bogor City. These sites were selected based on the focus of each studio group, which was divided into two main areas of interest: city-scale planning and regional-scale planning.

During the activity, students conducted on-site surveys to collect concrete and detailed primary data. This step is crucial in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions of each area. In addition, students gathered secondary data and conducted interviews with local government officials to extract strategic insights and enrich their understanding of the on-ground issues.

The findings from the fieldwork, along with input from government institutions, will serve as the primary material for analysis in the planning studio. With this holistic approach, the resulting development plans are expected to be more effective, efficient, and beneficial for the community.

To welcome the new semester, study programs in the Department of Architecture and Planning held public lectures by inviting practitioners and academics from various backgrounds. This public lecture aims to be a forum for sharing the latest knowledge and experiences in architecture and planning. In addition, this event also prepares students to start their studies again.

On February 7, 2025, Urban and Regional Planning invited Dr. Sonia Roitman (Associate Professor, University of Queensland). Dr. Sonia gave a lecture titled “Indonesian Planning in Southern Planning Context”. The event took place in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room and was open to undergraduate to doctoral level URP students. In her lecture, Dr. Sonia explained the importance of inclusive and sustainable planning in the context of developing countries. This aligns with SDGs goal number 11, which is to create more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and settlements. And supports SDGs number 16, namely peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Then on February 8, the Urban Design study program held a public lecture with the President Director of PT. PSUD, Adrianto Santoso, S.T., M.T., IAI. This public lecture raised the theme “Arsitektur dan Kota: Riset dalam Memperkaya Arsitektur Kota yang Kontekstual” (Architecture and City: Research in Enriching Contextual Urban Architecture). For Adrianto, a city is a physical manifestation of various forms of social, cultural, economic, and political power. A good city must be a unified integrated organizational system, both socially, visually, and physically. Research is a decision-making method for development initiators, including urban designers, related to the design and implementation process of contextual urban design. Research in practice should be an inseparable process in innovative and contextual urban design. He also shared his experiences and research results in designing cities, which support the achievement of SDGs numbers 10 and 11 to reduce inequality and support sustainable cities.

And lastly, a public lecture by the Architecture program on February 10 with speaker Ar. Prasetyo, IAI, AA as Director of PT. PDW. The lecture which took place in Room K1-K2 raised the topic “Architecting the Future: Urban Innovation for SDGs”. This event is mandatory for Bachelor of Architecture and Professional students, but is also open to Masters and Doctoral students of Architecture. The speaker shared stories about the role of architecture in the future in urban innovation that is in line with the vision and mission of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As an architect, we should be able to produce sustainable designs and pay attention to global development so that we can support SDGs number 11 (sustainable cities) and number 13 (addressing climate change).

Hopefully, the knowledge gained in this public lectures can be of benefit to everyone attended and made students more enthusiastic to start the new semester.

On Tuesday (19/11), the Department of Architecture and Planning held another event to release graduates of the Architecture and Planning Undergraduate Program. The event took place in Room K1 2nd Floor which had begun to open since 09.00 WIB. The graduates accompanied by parents / guardians seemed to be present with great joy and pride.

The release of this period was attended by 21 students of the Architecture program and 6 students of the Urban and Regional Planning program. At 09.30 WIB, the event officially began with the reading of prayers and singing the Indonesia Raya song and the hymn of Universitas Gadjah Mada. Then continued with remarks by Ir. Dimas Wihardyanto, S.T., M.T., IPM. (DTAP Lecturer Representative).

Then entered the main event, namely the reading of the Judiciary Minutes starting from the Architecture program by Harry Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Head of Study Program). Accompanied by Odilia Renaningtyas Manifesty, S.T., MA (UD)., Ph.D. (Secretary of the Study Program) who symbolically handed over the SKL to the graduates. Architecture graduates with the highest GPA were Nuzulia Nur Zulfa with a GPA of 3.77. In addition, Pua Victory Concordia became the youngest graduate with the age of 21 years and 3 months.

In the Regional and City Planning program, the reading of the Judiciary Minutes was read by Iwan Suharyanto, S.T., M.Sc. (PWK Lecturer Representative). While the handover of the SKL was carried out by Dr. Yori Herwangi, S.T., MURP. (Head of Study Program) and Isti Hidayati, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Secretary of Study Program). Intan Ayu Nurkhalishah became the PWK graduate with the highest GPA of 3.62 as well as the youngest graduate at the age of 21 years and 11 months.

After reading the Minutes of Judicium, 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.

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/