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:
- 1st Place
Registration No.: PMDC_08
Participants: Yudha Dwi Anggara, Athaya Septiana Maharani
Project Title: Waff’s Up?! - 2nd Place
Registration No.: PMDC_15
Participants: Baiq Puspa Nirmala, Devina Zahra Nur, Rahmawati Ngesti Rahayu
Project Title: ModuLink - 3rd Place
Registration No.: PMDC_21
Participants: Joshua Alfano Marulitua, Syahhaliza Syafira Syahrir
Project Title: PortaMod - Honorable Mention 1
Registration No.: PMDC_14
Participants: Syakira Zalfa, Dheyang Annisa Widayanti
Project Title: Bubbles Port - 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.
