From May 16 to 20, 2025, the sixth cohort of the Master of Urban Design program (2024 intake) conducted a field observation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the co-creation tactical placemaking phase in the Comprehensive Exploration Studio course. The project was themed Designing a Low-Emission Area in the Sanur Coastal Region, under the supervision of Dr. Ikaputra and Prof. Bambang Hari Wibisono. This academic activity was part of a collaborative initiative between the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia and Pustral UGM (Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies), involving active participation from local communities and key stakeholders. read more

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Master of Urban Design Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada invited Ardhyasa Fabrian Gusma, S.T., M.Sc. as a guest lecturer for the Urban Design Methods course. The lecture was held on-site in classroom 1, 3rd floor, and was a mandatory session for first-semester students of the even-year 2024 intake.

During the session that aligns with the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), Ardhyasa discussed the concept of change, including shifts in ways of thinking, infrastructure transformation, and broader urban changes. He shared his personal experiences and projects that have successfully contributed to positive transformation in their respective contexts, offering students a grounded understanding of change in urban design practice. read more

Master’s students from the 2024 cohort of the Architecture Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a field study and research in Samiran Village, located in Selo Subdistrict, Boyolali Regency, Central Java. The activity took place over three days, from May 15 to 18, 2025, as part of the Research Methodology 2 course, taught by Prof. Ir. Tarcicius Yoyok Wahyu Subroto, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU., Prof. Ir. Sudaryono, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU., and Mario Lodeweik Lionar, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.

During the fieldwork, students engaged in a phenomenological study, conducting various observations to explore architectural issues and phenomena across micro, meso, and macro spatial scales within the local context. The activity served as hands-on practice for students in applying qualitative research methods, using approaches such as naturalistic inquiry, phenomenology, semiotics, and hermeneutics. In addition to supporting the students’ academic learning, the field study and research in Samiran Village aimed to contribute to the development and sustainability of local settlements, while maintaining respect for the area’s cultural heritage. This activity is aligned with the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals, particularly, SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities. read more

Yogyakarta, 15 Mei 2025 – Kuliah tamu terbuka untuk umum yang diadakan oleh Program Studi Sarjana PWK UGM hadir kembali pada Kamis 15 Mei 2025 dengan judul “Youth Migration and Its Implication for Regional Development”. Kuliah ini mengundang Meirina Ayumi Malamassam, Ph.D, seorang peneliti di Pusat Riset Kependudukan, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN).

Kuliah tamu dibuka oleh Sri Tuntung Pandangwati, ST., MUP. selaku dosen pengampu mata kuliah Teori Kependudukan dan dilanjutkan dengan pemaparan materi oleh narasumber. read more

Sleman, May 8, 2025 — Second-semester students of the Architecture Study Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), class of 2024, participated in a field trip as part of the Building Systems and Construction (SBK) course. The visit took place at the construction site of a new building for the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) UGM. This activity serves as an integral part of the learning process, aiming to introduce students to the technical and systematic realities of building construction. read more

Yogyakarta, May 15, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning (PWK) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning, held another online guest lecture on Thursday, May 15, 2025, titled “Innovation Challenges in the Economic Development of Yogyakarta City.”

The lecture featured Agustin Wijayanti, S.Si., M.Ec.Dev., Head of the Planning Division of the Yogyakarta City Development Planning Agency (Bappeda). The session was moderated by Dr. Eng. Ir. Muhammad Sani Roychansyah, S.T., M.Eng., lecturer of the Urban Economics course. The event was attended by students from both the undergraduate and master’s programs of Urban Economics, and was also open to the public. read more

Yogyakarta – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) architecture students have once again achieved outstanding success at the national level by securing 1st Place in the Sayembara Perspektif 2025, themed “Safe Haven and Holistic Healing for Survivors: A Healing Environment Rehabilitation Center for Survivors of Sexual Violence.” Organized by Universitas Mataram, the competition focused on designing rehabilitation spaces for female survivors of sexual violence, emphasizing contextuality and natural materials. read more

Yogyakarta, May 12, 2025 – Another remarkable achievement has been made by a Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) student on the international stage. A UGM architecture student has won an award in the Young Artist Prize Sakura Pigma Art Contest 2025, a global art competition held online. With the theme “Joy in My Studies,” the artwork reflects a personal journey toward higher education at UGM, presented in a captivating artistic style.

Using KOI Sakura watercolor and Micron Sakura pens, the artwork depicts a woman carrying an architect’s tube accompanied by a wooden dragon heading toward UGM’s campus. The background, portraying the road to UGM, is illustrated from a bird’s-eye perspective, creating a profound narrative and visual impact. This artwork not only showcases technical expertise in visual arts but also conveys themes of optimism and enthusiasm for pursuing education. read more

Friday, May 9, 2025, Architecture Program of Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP) UGM welcomed Ar. Budi Sumaatmadja in its iconic ‘Red Brick’ Campus. Ar. Budi Sumaatmadja, the principal architect of Anggara Architeam, was invited to be a guest reviewer for PPAr (Professional Architect Program) UGM and to be a speaker for Archilecture with the title ‘Architectural Inspiration for SDG’s.’

The agenda was started with Ar. Budi Sumaatmadja reviewing the design progress of the students from PPAr UGM in the morning. Each group presented their proposed design for the C40: Reinventing Cities Competition. The review was conducted in Room K5 DTAP and were also attended by the two external architects who acted as the main supervisors for Professional Studio II: architect Rezza Rahdian, S.T. and architect Widi Cahya Yudhanta, S.T., M.Sc., and Dr. Eng. Alexander Rani Suryandono, S.T., M.Arch, the head of PPAr UGM. read more

Faculty members of the Master’s Program in Architecture—Prof. Ir. Tarcicius Yoyok Wahyu Subroto, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU. and Dr. Ir. Dwita Hadi Rahmi, M.A.—have published a scholarly article titled “Adaptability of Siheyuan (四合院) Spatial Arrangement in Chinese Houses in Kampung Ketandan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia” in the journal Built Heritage, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2025. The article was co-authored by Ristya Arinta Safitri, S.T., M.Sc., the first author, who is a doctoral student in the Architecture Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada and a faculty member of the Architecture Study Program at Universitas Trisakti. read more