A school should not only be a place for learning, but also a joyful and safe space that nurtures every child’s growth and potential. With the implementation of Indonesia’s 13-year compulsory education program, schools have truly become a second home for the nation’s children. Responding to this need, Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah, through Pusat Standar dan Kebijakan Pendidikan, has developed a new design model for educational facilities, an important step toward a more humane and higher-quality education system. read more

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the first thesis defense for the Architectural Design Concentration (Class of 2023) was held in the Master of Architecture Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada. The first student to successfully complete his thesis was M. Afi Tegar Ramadhan. His thesis topic responded to the challenges of designing schools in dense urban areas by simulating 10,400 classroom scenarios to develop a design guideline based on natural lighting and adaptive thermal comfort.

Three design alternatives were generated and tested within the context of the existing site. The findings revealed that applying a Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) of 30–40%, a 2.5% skylight, and operable window openings up to 16.5%could improve natural lighting performance by up to 700% compared to existing classrooms. Adaptive thermal comfort strategies were achieved by maintaining airspeed between 0.6–1.2 m/s. read more

How do we care for a living world heritage site? Not merely by admiring it, but by deeply understanding it, this is exactly what the participants of this program aimed to do.

Yogyakarta, a city rich in cultural heritage, once again captured international attention. The city’s Cosmological Axis and its surrounding historic landmarks are key elements recognized by UNESCO. In an effort to strengthen conservation efforts and deepen understanding of this heritage, the UGM-UNESCO Chair in Heritage Cities Conservation and Management, in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Municipality Government, Kanki Laboratory, and the Jogja Heritage Society, held the 2nd International Field School on the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and Its Historic Landmarks: Conservation and Management of the Buffer Zones. The five-day field school, held from 14 to 18 July 2025, took place in multiple key locations: the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada; Yogyakarta Municipality Office; four subdistricts (Kadipaten, Patehan, Panembahan, and Ngupasan) within the buffer zone; and various points along the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta. read more

Master’s students of Architecture, Class of 2024, Architectural Design Concentration, Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully held their final Studio presentation on Monday, June 16, 2025. In this event, each student participated in a display and exhibition to present their works as the outcome of the Studio 1 Architectural Design course, which has been carried out over the past semester.

Throughout the course, students were divided into two thematic groups: the “shadow” group and the “corner” group. Three lecturers guided the students in developing these themes: Harry Kurniawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. (supervisor for the “corner” theme); Dr.Eng. Alexander Rani Suryandono, S.T., M.Arch. (supervisor for the “shadow” theme); and Ar. Arief Isrefidianto, S.T., MAUD., IAI (supervisor for both themes). read more

On Tuesday, June 16, 2025, six Master’s students of Architecture (Class of 2024), Universitas Gadjah Mada, who are enrolled in the Studio 2 course within the Architectural Design Research Group (KBK Desain Arsitektur), conducted their final presentations showcasing the research they had undertaken throughout the semester.

Each student carried out a semester-long research project under the supervision of the KBK Architectural Design faculty members: Prof. Ir. Tarcicius Yoyok Wahyu Subroto, M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU; Diananta Pramitasari, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.; Syam Rachma Marcillia, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.; Mario Lodeweik Lionar, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.; and Odilia Renaningtyas Manifesty, S.T., MA(UD)., Ph.D. read more

In response to the challenges of climate change and energy efficiency in tropical urban environments, the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has conducted an experimental study focused on the implementation of a green wall system on a campus building. The research, titled “Effect of Greenwalls on Building Energy Use and Urban Heat Island: Insights from a Campus-Based Case Study on Facade Systems, Plant Performance, User Perceptions, and Social-Educational Impact,” provides an in-depth evaluation of the vertical garden installed on the east-facing facade of the Department’s three-story building, examining its technical, environmental, and socio-educational impacts. read more

Ir. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., IAI., AA., an architect and active academic from Department of Architecture and Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada, was invited as a guest lecturer for the Architectural Design Studio 2 course in the Master’s Program of Architecture at Petra Christian University, Surabaya. The session was held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 16.00 to 18.30 WIB at the Main Hall Pascasarjana, Room P 03.04, 3rd Floor. His presence brought valuable insights and strengthened the students’ learning experience through a practical, real-world-based approach.  read more

Students of PPAr UGM had finished submitting their design proposals for C40: Reinventing Cities Competition. Accordingly, the students had also completed their journey in participating the Professional Studio II course as they now wait for announcements from the competition. To end the course, on its final exam as well as its final display, the students presented their designs to their supervisors and two guest architects: Ar. Syaref Pramono,S.T. IAI., AA and Ar. Aditya Noor Hadhy Utama, S.T., M.Ars., IAI. read more

Friday, March 21, 2025 – The Master of Urban Design Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada held an Iftar Gathering with current Urban Design students and alumni from KARTAGAMA. The event took place in Room K1, 2nd Floor, and was opened and accompanied by the Head of Program, Dr. Dyah Titisari Widyastuti, S.T., MUDD, and lecturer Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D.

Reflecting the event’s theme, “Sharing Stories and Aspirations in Urban Design,” the gathering began with introductions between alumni and students, followed by a storytelling session where alumni shared their joyful experiences in the world of urban design—both during their academic years and in their professional careers, as academics and practitioners. read more

Yogyakarta, June 11, 2025 — Ir. Adi Utomo Hatmoko, M.Arch., an Architecture lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), had the honor of serving as one of the key speakers in the Architectural Advanced Professional Development Course (AAPDC), an advanced architectural competency development initiative organized by Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI). This program represents a collaborative effort between the IAI National Board and Provincial Chapters and serves as an annual forum for enhancing the professional capabilities of architects through specialized and context-relevant content. Topics include building design, construction technologies, and professional regulations. read more