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.

“This theme reflects my journey toward academic life at UGM. I wanted to express the happiness and hope I feel through powerful symbols,” stated the student. The emphasis on cultural elements, such as the wooden dragon, adds a unique touch that sets this artwork apart from other entries.

This award demonstrates UGM students’ commitment to excellence in both academics and the arts. Through this meaningful and inspiring work, the UGM architecture student has shown an extraordinary ability to compete on the international stage. This achievement is expected to inspire more students to innovate and create across various fields.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!

To enhance students’ competitive skills, the Undergraduate Architecture Program, Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized an internal competition titled “PortaMod Design Competition” from January 21 to February 21, 2025. The competition adopted the theme “Modular Architecture on the Move”, encouraging participants to design modular, flexible, and multifunctional structures adaptable for various activities. Held at the mound area in front of the South Wing Building, the competition allowed students to create installation designs that could revitalize empty spaces at DTAP UGM. The installations were envisioned not only for the designated mound area but also for flexible relocation based on needs.

A total of 15 teams, each consisting of 2-3 members, participated in the competition, submitting A2 posters that included design concepts, technical installation schemes, visualizations, and material specifications. From these submissions, five top-scoring teams were selected in the First Judging Round, which was conducted privately via Zoom on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The panel of judges included Arif Rachman Hidayat, S.T. (Suatudio, Bandung), Arief Isrefidianto, S.T., M.A. (AI-CTLA, Yogyakarta), and Wisnu Agung Hardiansyah, S.T., M.Arch (UGM Architecture Lecturer).

The Final Judging Round took place on-site at Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, DTAP UGM, on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM WIB. The finalists presented their designs using visual slides, animations, and physical models in front of the judges, fellow participants, faculty members, and attendees. The final judging panel consisted of Arif Rachman Hidayat, S.T. (Suatudio, Bandung), Ar. Gilang Dwi Alridho (Inklusi Design, Yogyakarta), and Wisnu Agung Hardiansyah, S.T., M.Arch (UGM Architecture Lecturer). After the presentations, the judges deliberated privately and announced the following winners:

Competition Winners:

1. 1st Place
   Registration No.: PMDC_08
   Participants: Yudha Dwi Anggara, Athaya Septiana Maharani
   Project Title: Waff’s Up?!
2. 2nd Place
   Registration No.: PMDC_15
   Participants: Baiq Puspa Nirmala, Devina Zahra Nur, Rahmawati Ngesti Rahayu
   Project Title: ModuLink
3. 3rd Place
   Registration No.: PMDC_21
   Participants: Joshua Alfano Marulitua, Syahhaliza Syafira Syahrir
   Project Title: PortaMod
4. Honorable Mention 1
   Registration No.: PMDC_14
   Participants: Syakira Zalfa, Dheyang Annisa Widayanti
   Project Title: Bubbles Port
5. Honorable Mention 2
   Registration No.: PMDC_09
   Participants: Rafael Putra Ariandi, Angelina Krishna Adi, Muthia Izzatul Lathifah
   Project Title: Mo-Niture: Moveable Modular Furniture

Congratulations to all winners!

A huge thank you to all enthusiastic participants for their brilliant ideas in the PortaMod Design Competition. This event reflects the spirit of innovative and creative architecture, aligning with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Alfian Reza Almadjid (2013) has earned Gold Award for the category of Architecture and Alumi’s Choice Award in the Asian Young Designer Award (AYDA) 2018 on 19 January at Hotel The Hermitage, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat. With his Pixellate Farm design concept, Alfian able to beat 513 other participants from all over Indonesia.

Besides Alfian, Kurnia Widiastuti, S.T., M.T, (Lecturer of Architecture UGM) also won the Best Lecturer (Architecture) category in AYDA. Reportedly, Alfian will submit his work to upcoming regional AYDA competition in Malaysia.

This competition was held by IPB Landscape Architecture Student regularly and followed by undergraduate student of Landscape. Architecture, Civil, and Planning. Reza Ahmed (2015), Auliya Hisyam (2015), Aisha Hasna (2015) and Nirma Ayuni (2015) got 4th runner up in this competition. Congratulation!

This competition was held by Department of Civil and Environtment. This competition was opened to undergraduate students of Department of Civil and Environtmen and can collaborated with students from another study programs. The first winner was won by architecture student, Fitha Aulia (2014). Congratulation for the winners!

This competition was an Architecture Design Studio 4’s project where students were challenged to redesign Yogyakarta’s Environment Agency Office that’s located in Jl. Bimasakti no.1, Yogyakarta. In the design, students should apply green building principles and local wisdom of Yogyakarta.

1st Winner: Gabriella Nora Faustina

2nd Winner: Alikha Idea

Juara 3: Kristian Adi P.

Congratulations!

Gilang Dwi Alridho (2014), Alan Saputra (2013), Virginia (2013), Eka Prasidhanta (2012)

Juara Bersama Gerbang Kota Salabenda
Juara Bersama Tugu Civitas Bogor
Big 3 Tugu Cinta Bogor
Big 3 Tugu Ciptanas Bogor

in We Love Bogor Gate & Monument Design Competition held by Bogor City Government & Bank BJB

Eka Pradhistya Prasidhanta (2012) & Anisa Yulia Rahmanita (2012)

1st Winner of Public Toilet Design Competition held by Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia

2nd Winner at Urban Housing Design Competition, Architecture Festival 2017 Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya

Muhammad Nu’man Muttaqi (2014)

Gilang Dwi Alridho (2014)

Natasha N.A. (2013)

 THE DESIGN

Congratulation to Annisa Fajriani & Stephen Sanjaya (Arsitektur UGM 2013)

2nd Place of BnB Architecture Competition 2016