{"id":6000,"date":"2025-11-11T16:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukdw.ac.id\/en\/?p=6000"},"modified":"2025-11-11T16:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:31:19","slug":"ukdw-explores-the-pulse-of-jakarta-architecture-and-urban-excursion-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukdw.ac.id\/en\/2025\/11\/11\/ukdw-explores-the-pulse-of-jakarta-architecture-and-urban-excursion-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UKDW Explores the Pulse of Jakarta: Architecture and Urban Excursion 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jakarta once again turned into an open classroom for fifth-semester students of the Architecture Study Program at Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW). For three days, from November 1 to 3, 2025, the students took part in an academic excursion \u2014 a field study designed to bridge architectural theory with the everyday realities of a modern metropolis.<\/p>\n

The program was created to broaden students\u2019 on-site learning experience and deepen their understanding of urban life and spatial dynamics. Through direct observation, participants learned to read the behaviors of city dwellers, recognize zoning systems, and interpret spatial characteristics across multiple scales \u2014 from meso to macro. The excursion encouraged them to view the city not simply as a collection of skyscrapers, but as a living organism that continuously evolves alongside its people.<\/p>\n

Learning from Public Spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The journey began at Tebet Eco Park, a green public space that showcases collaboration between residents and the government in restoring the ecological function of an area once divided by a main road. From this city park, students learned that public spaces are not just places for recreation, but also expressions of social participation, reconciling infrastructure and ecology in a shared environment.<\/p>\n

Sudirman: The Face of Modernity and Sustainable Mobility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From lush greenery, the group moved to Sudirman Corridor, a district that embodies Jakarta\u2019s modern identity. Here, students explored the great street<\/em> concept introduced by Allan B. Jacobs (1995).<\/p>\n

Along Sudirman, various modes of public transportation are integrated into a single network that reflects the principles of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) \u2014 an approach to city planning that promotes sustainable mobility, spatial efficiency, and pedestrian-friendly environments.<\/p>\n

The MRT connects underground routes from the central business district to Bundaran HI, while the LRT enhances connectivity between districts above ground. The Jetliner Connector (Jetlinco) further smooths intermodal transfers.<\/p>\n

Beyond being a transportation corridor, Sudirman also serves as a vibrant urban space. Its wide sidewalks, bike lanes, and public facilities \u2014 such as the Pinisi Pedestrian Bridge (JPO) and GBK City Forest \u2014 demonstrate harmony between public transit and public life. Students observed that urban mobility is not just about moving efficiently, but about creating an inclusive, comfortable, and human-centered city experience.<\/p>\n

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Mega Kuningan: The Dynamics of a Global City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At Mega Kuningan, students encountered another urban narrative \u2014 the city as a global economic landscape in constant motion. Here, they observed how zoning and spatial hierarchy reflect macro-scale planning principles, resonating with The Elements of Urban Design<\/em>, which emphasize coherence among building mass, street orientation, and human activity.<\/p>\n

BRIlian Tower: Envisioning a Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The excursion concluded at BRIlian Tower, a landmark that opened new perspectives on integrating sustainability into modern architecture. Students studied the application of green building and smart building concepts \u2014 from energy-efficient systems to utility networks and advanced building safety technologies.<\/p>\n

For these aspiring architects, BRIlian Tower stood not merely as a symbol of innovation, but as evidence that future architecture can thrive in harmony with the environment and technology.<\/p>\n

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