Master of Architecture Untar successfully held the 28th Heritage Online Seminar with the topic “Heritage & Cultural Landscape” online, Wednesday (17/5). The event presented experts and students in the fields of architecture, preservation, and culture.

In this 28th series, the seminar presented two expert speakers to discuss aspects of preservation and challenges in maintaining the sustainability of saujana and the role of communities in Indonesia.

The first speaker was a lecturer in Architecture and Planning at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Dr. Ir. Laretna T Adishakti, M.Arch. who presented the topic “Saujana Preservation Paradigm & Policy”. Meanwhile, the second speaker was Untar lecturer Dr. Eng. Titin Fatimah, S.T., M.Eng. who presented the topic “Challenges of Saujana Preservation and the Role of Communities in Indonesia.”

In her presentation, Dr. Ir. Laretna emphasized the importance of a new paradigm in heritage preservation that is more holistic and integrated. Laretna also discussed the preservation policies that have been implemented and provided insights on how to face modern challenges in maintaining cultural and environmental authenticity in the era of globalization.

Meanwhile, Dr. Titin highlighted the challenges faced in preserving saujana amidst rapid urban development. Dr. Titin also underlined the important role of communities in preservation efforts, where active community participation is key to success in maintaining cultural and environmental heritage.

The 28th Heritage Online Seminar was attended by hundreds of lecturers and students. (SC/AW)