The Doctoral Program in Architecture, Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted two Doctoral Candidate Closed Examinations in April and May 2026. These academic activities represent an important stage in the doctoral research process, highlighting architectural studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of urban issues through scientific approaches.

The first closed examination was held on April 6, 2026, for Doctoral Candidate Husna Izzati with the dissertation title “Kontinuitas Identitas Lanskap Pusat Kota Lama Bandung” (Continuity of Landscape Identity in the Old City Center of Bandung). This research explores how the identity of Bandung’s Old City Center landscape was formed, transformed, and maintained throughout the city’s development. Through a qualitative case study approach and historical-morphological analysis, the research reveals that the continuity of landscape identity is not only shaped by physical elements but also by the persistence of functions and symbolic meanings embedded within the urban space. read more

Prof. Ir. Bakti Setiawan, M.A., Ph.D., a faculty member of the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), served as a keynote speaker in a dissemination event on Spatial Planning Documents covering the Yogyakarta Special Region Spatial Plan (RTRW) 2023–2043 and the Development Strategy for the Sultanate and Duchy Strategic Spatial Units (Satuan Ruang Strategis/SRS) 2023–2043. The event was organized by the Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Adhikari Meeting Room of the Regional Land and Spatial Planning Agency (DISPERTARU DIY). read more

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. read more

The Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada once again held a Graduation Farewell Ceremony for students of the Undergraduate Architecture Study Program and the Undergraduate Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Study Program for the May 2026 period. The event served as an appreciation of the students’ academic achievements as they completed their studies and prepared to pursue their professional and academic journeys.

In this period, the Undergraduate Architecture Study Program graduated 4 students who had completed their yudisium process on January 30, 2026, and April 20, 2026. All graduates received the distinction of Sangat Memuaskan (Highly Satisfactory) with an average GPA of 3.27. The highest GPA was achieved by Kurnia Faliandra Wijaya with a GPA of 3.40. Meanwhile, the shortest study period was completed by Nuha Mehrunisa in 4 years and 8 months, while the youngest graduate was Shanata Alfika Nugrahani at the age of 22 years and 7 months. read more

The Doctoral Program in Architecture of the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again achieved a significant academic milestone through the publication of two scientific works in reputable international publications. These publications demonstrate the contribution of the academic community of the Doctoral Program in Architecture to addressing various global challenges, ranging from indoor thermal comfort to the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. read more

As part of the learning activities in the Research Methodology 2 course, students from the Master of Architecture Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a field study in several areas of Pekuncen Village, Jatilawang District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java. This activity became an important stage in the field research-based learning process to deepen students’ understanding of the phenomenological approach in architecture and the built environment.

The field study aimed to collect data and information regarding spatial phenomena, building conditions, and cultural practices developed within Pekuncen Village. The observation focused on the relationship between space, social activities, and cultural values embedded in the community. The collected data will serve as the foundation for students’ research assignments in the Research Methodology 2 course. read more

As part of the learning process in the Studio 1 Contextual Exploration course, students from the Master of Architecture Program, Tourism Architecture Concentration, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a field survey at Bandengan Beach Area, Jepara Regency, from 7–10 May 2026. The activity served as an important stage in preparing the Master Plan for the Tourism Attraction Area (ODTW) of Bandengan Beach, with a planning horizon from 2025 to 2035.

Recognized as one of Jepara’s leading coastal tourism destinations, Bandengan Beach plays a strategic role as one of the largest contributors to the tourism sector’s Regional Original Revenue (PAD). This potential makes the area a relevant learning laboratory for tourism architecture students to understand the dynamics of marine tourism development through a contextual, sustainable, and locally based approach. read more

Adi Utomo Hatmoko, a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), together with his team, won the AAS International Hospital Design Competition located in Panaikang, Panakkukang District, Makassar, South Sulawesi. The competition winners were officially announced at the end of April 2026.

Through their proposal entitled “AAS International Hospital: Infinity in Harmony – Healing, Smart Living, and Human Well-being,” the team introduced the concept of an integrated healthcare development that combines medical services, residential facilities, hospitality functions, and commercial spaces within a modern and interconnected environment. The design was developed with a strong emphasis on user comfort and well-being as the central focus of the project. read more

Prof. Dr. Linda W. Fanggidae, S.T., M.T., an alumna of the Architecture Doctoral Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), cohort of 2016, has been appointed as a Professor at Universitas Nusa Cendana. This achievement highlights the contribution of UGM Architecture doctoral alumni to the development of architectural knowledge in Indonesia.

In her inaugural professorial address delivered on April 8, 2026, Prof. Linda presented a speech entitled “Architecture and Behavior: Building Spaces for the Human Soul, Interpreting from Pruitt-Igoe to Kios Angalai”. The lecture highlights the relationship between architecture, human behavior, and spatial experience, emphasizing that architecture is not merely about physical form, but also about how space shapes human interaction, meaning, and lived experience. read more

A study examining conservation strategies for colonial-era religious and educational complexes in the Archdiocese of Semarang through the Historic Interpretation Strategy (HIS) approach has been published in an international journal. The research was published in Social Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural. The article by Rosalia Rachma Rihadiani, together with Prof. Ir. Sudaryono, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU. as Promotor and Dr.Eng. Ir. Laretna Trisnantari Adishakti, M.Arch. as Co-Promotor, can be accessed through: https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1115/CGP/v22i01/63-86. The research, entitled “Historical Collective Memory as a Strategy for Architectural Conservation in the Archdiocese of Semarang: A Case Study of Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Muntilan, Ambarawa, and Semarang,” highlights that architectural conservation is not limited to the physical aspects of buildings, but also involves collective memory, historical values, and spatial meanings that continue to evolve within society. read more