I do believe, none of artefacts, including the architectural ones that are value-free. They are indeed value-laden. There are certain values inscribed when developing the artefacts.
I will take this opportunity to bring the discussion about values into the table. I am sure that the discussion about other aspects, such as the apostle of information technologies in the architectural education and practice will be discussed intensively by the legitimate and respected invited speakers; today and tomorrow.
But, please be aware, this perspective is not from an architect. My educational background is computer science and information systems. But, the interaction I have made with my fellows from the architecture discipline, to some extent, has shaped this perspective.
To me, among the important aspects in the architectural education is related to values. It is about cultivating values among the architects and inscribing values into the architectural artefacts. I think, it will not so difficult among us to agree on this issue. Since today, there is no opportunity for dialoguing the opening remarks; I assume that you all do agree with me 🙂
If so, the question is: what values should be cultivated and inscribed? I am quite sure that each of us may come up with various lists of values. But, let’s discuss some of them. To me, as an outsider, there are at least nine groups of values that are very important to be cultivated among the architects or to be inscribed into the architectural artefacts.
- Artistic values. The values may relate to the concepts of novelty, uniqueness, self-expression. Even, one of the architects from this university once said that witnessing his/her design to be materialised into a physical artefact/building, is like expecting for a baby.
- Regionalism values. In interpreting these values, we need to better understand local culture and tradition, and consider them into design. The discussion about indigenous culture and identity may fall into this aspect.
- Collaborative values. These include partnership with the surrounding and compliance with the regulation. And, within a smaller group, the values may manifest in quality communication between the designers, engineers, and construction workers.
- Harmonious values. Here, we may discuss the concepts of social cohesiveness, understating cross-social issues, respecting the past, befriending with the future, individual and social safety, and not using the architectural artefacts for hegemonic purpose.
- Intellectual values. We may introduce here a variety of ideas: well-informed or argumentative design, architectural artefact is a proof concept, making the architectural artefacts as sources of inspiration, for educating people, etc.
- Temporal values. It is about understanding and responding the societal taste of a given time, as in many cases the design will tell us the time when the architectural artefact was built.
- Environmental values. These values have been a part of hot discussion, indicated by various concepts that have been around, such as nature friendly, energy conservation, recycling, re-use concept, toxic-free materials, and sustainable development
- Clean values. The building of the architectural artefacts should be driven by good motivation, free from corrupt practices, and sterile from hidden personal and short-term agenda that does not go hand in hand with the public interest.
- Transparency values. Considering these values means that all the processes can be traced back and be audited, especially to those which use public funding.
I am sure that each of us may make the list longer. Although the list of values we just discussed is not exhaustive one, but if it is difficult for you to remember the listed values, let us shorten them into an acronym: ARCHITECT; [A]rtistic, [R]egionalism, [C]ollaborative, [H]armonious, [I)]ntellectual, [T]emporal, [E]nvironmental, [C]lean, and [T]ransparency values.
Again, I do not belong to the architecture discipline, hence, I do understand that pouring a pack of salt into the sea may be a meaningless effort, but at least, I do hope that this viewpoint may provide alternate or complement perspective that invites further discussions.
An excerpt from the opening remarks of the Rector of Universitas Islam Indonesia in eduARCHsia + Senvar 2019 International Conference, 25-26 Sepember 2019
UII Ikuti Pameran Pendidikan Tinggi EAIE di Helsinki, Finlandia
Kemitraan luar negeri merupakan salah satu kanal penting bagi perguruan tinggi dalam mendukung internasionalisasi. Hal tersebut diperlukan guna membuka beragam kesempatan kolaborasi riset, pengabdian masyarakat, maupun program mobilitas untuk mahasiswa, tenaga kependidikan, dan dosen.
Demikian disampaikan Wakil Rektor Bidang Networking dan Kewirausahaan Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Ir. Wiryono Raharjo, M.Arch., Ph.D., dalam Pameran dan Konferensi Tahunan ke-31 European Association of International Education (EAIE), di Helsinki, Finlandia, Kamis (26/9).
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Profesi Arsitek Siap Respon Era Disrupsi
Hadirnya era digital semakin tidak terelakkan. Peran manusia menjadi semakin tersisihkan jika kompetensi yang dimilikinya kelak harus tergantikan oleh teknologi. Diskusi mengenai pengembangan inovasi menjadi penting untuk menjawab tantangan masa depan ini yang kini semakin cepat berubah.
Hal inilah yang direspon oleh Program Studi Arsitektur UII dengan mengadakan Eduarchsia (Architectural Education in Asia) kedua bersama SENVAR (Sustainable Environmental Architecture) dengan mengangkat tema Innovation and Sustainability in AEC 4.0. Diselenggarakan di Gedung Moh Natsir FTSP UII pada Rabu (25/9) dan Kamis (26/9), acara ini diikuti oleh lebih dari 100 pemateri dan peserta.
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Cultivating ARCHITECT Values
I do believe, none of artefacts, including the architectural ones that are value-free. They are indeed value-laden. There are certain values inscribed when developing the artefacts.
I will take this opportunity to bring the discussion about values into the table. I am sure that the discussion about other aspects, such as the apostle of information technologies in the architectural education and practice will be discussed intensively by the legitimate and respected invited speakers; today and tomorrow.
But, please be aware, this perspective is not from an architect. My educational background is computer science and information systems. But, the interaction I have made with my fellows from the architecture discipline, to some extent, has shaped this perspective.
To me, among the important aspects in the architectural education is related to values. It is about cultivating values among the architects and inscribing values into the architectural artefacts. I think, it will not so difficult among us to agree on this issue. Since today, there is no opportunity for dialoguing the opening remarks; I assume that you all do agree with me 🙂
If so, the question is: what values should be cultivated and inscribed? I am quite sure that each of us may come up with various lists of values. But, let’s discuss some of them. To me, as an outsider, there are at least nine groups of values that are very important to be cultivated among the architects or to be inscribed into the architectural artefacts.
I am sure that each of us may make the list longer. Although the list of values we just discussed is not exhaustive one, but if it is difficult for you to remember the listed values, let us shorten them into an acronym: ARCHITECT; [A]rtistic, [R]egionalism, [C]ollaborative, [H]armonious, [I)]ntellectual, [T]emporal, [E]nvironmental, [C]lean, and [T]ransparency values.
Again, I do not belong to the architecture discipline, hence, I do understand that pouring a pack of salt into the sea may be a meaningless effort, but at least, I do hope that this viewpoint may provide alternate or complement perspective that invites further discussions.
An excerpt from the opening remarks of the Rector of Universitas Islam Indonesia in eduARCHsia + Senvar 2019 International Conference, 25-26 Sepember 2019
PSM Miracle Voices Harumkan Nama UII di Singapura
Prestasi membanggakan kembali diukir oleh Tim Paduan Suara Mahasiswa (PSM) Miracle Voices (MV) Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII). PSM MV UII mendapatkan Golden Award dan Silver Award pada ajang 6th Singapore International Choral Festival yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 1-4 Agustus di Singapura.
“Untuk pesertanya sendiri itu total ada 80. Tetapi untuk kategori yang kita ikuti yakni Mixed Voices ada 6 peserta kemudian untuk Folklore sendiri ada 19 peserta.” ucap Fakhriyah Fatin selaku ketua dari PSM UII.
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Menggelorakan Cinta Al-Quran dan Sayang Sholat Subuh
Ditahbiskan mampu melantunkan ayat suci Al-Qur’an dengan suara merdu, para hafidz kerap mendulang perhatian sekaligus menjadi sosok perhatian yang menginspirasi banyak pemuda untuk mempelajari Al-Qur’an. Hal inilah yang ditunjukkan oleh Ustadz Istihsan Arif Al Fudhaily dan Ustadz Muzammil Hasballah ketika menyampaikan ceramah di depan jamaah masjid Ulil Albab Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) pada Ahad (22/9). Kegiatan ini merupakan merupakan salah satu rangkaian dalam bingkai Wonderful Muharram Big Bang fest yang diselenggarakan oleh Takmir Masjid Ulil Albab UII bekerja sama dengan Central For Medical Islamic Activities (CMIA) Fakultas kedokteran UII.
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CILACS UII Peroleh Apresiasi dari British Council
Cilacs UII kembali mendapatkan pengakuan sebagai lembaga pendidikan bahasa asing yang bereputasi. Kali ini dalam IELTS Partner Annual Gathering 2019 yang diadakan British Council (BC), Cilacs UII menerima sertifikat apresiasi atas perolehan capaian pengguna IELTS test dalam tahun 2018-2019. Kegiatan berlangsung pada hari Jumat (20/9) di Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. Selain memberikan penghargaan, pihak British Council juga memberikan berita-berita terbaru tentang dunia pendidikan di Inggris.
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Mendidik Anak Menjadi Hafidz-Hafidzah Sejak Dini
Mendidik generasi muda untuk cinta Al-Quran menjadi tanggung jawab setiap orang tua muslim. Untuk itu, kecintaan pada Al-Quran dalam diri setiap muslim harus ditanamkan sejak dini. Tentu banyak kemanfaatan yang dapat dipetik dengan cinta Al-Quran. Hal inilah yang dilakukan oleh kedua orang tua Abdulrahman dan Syifa. Keduanya merupakan alumni dari hafidz Qur’an 2018 salah satu stasiun televisi hadir untuk memberikan inspirasi kepada seluruh jamaah. Orang tua mereka juga turut hadir dalam talkshow tersebut.
Mereka hadir sebagai pembicara dalam Talkshow Generasi Qurani pada Minggu (22/9) di Masjid Ulil Albab UII. Acara yang mengangkat tema “Kudekap Mahkota Syurga Keluarga dengan Al-Quran” ini diselenggarakan Takmir Ulil Albab UII bekerjasama dengan Big Bang Center for Medical Islamic Activities.
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Menumbuhkan Pemuda Berdaya Global
Pemuda berperan penting membangun bangsa dan mengisi kemerdekaan. Khususnya lewat pendidikan, pemuda hendaknya mengasah kemampuan dan memperdalam keilmuannya. Yang tidak kalah penting adalah pendidikan moral dan adab. Sebab kedua hal itu menjadi pondasi dalam bersikap.
Hal inilah yang tergambar dalam Kajian Inspirasi Tabligh Akbar bertajuk “Pemuda Berdaya Global dan Kebangkitan Umat” pada Minggu (22/9) di Masjid Ulil Albab UII. Kajian dalam rangkaian acara Wonderful Muharram Fest yang diadakan oleh takmir Ulil Albab bersama dengan Big Bang Center for Medical Islamic Activities ini mengundang Ustadz Rendy Syahputra.
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UII dan Politeknik Nilai Negeri Sembilan Perkuat Kerjasama
Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) kembali memperluas kemitraan dengan institusi pendidikan dari negara lain. Pertengahan bulan September ini, bertempat di Politeknik Nilai Negeri Sembilan Malaysia (PNS), Rektor UII Fathul Wahid, ST., M.Sc., Ph.D dan Director of Politeknik Nilai, Let. Kol (PA) Haji Nazri bin Idris, BPC, CMILT menandatangani Agree Minutes of Meeting (AMM).
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Mengembangkan Pribadi Berkecerdasan Spiritual
Direktorat Pembinaan Kemahasiswaan UII mengadakan Workshop Cerdas Spiritual bagi mahasiswa Excellent Community angkatan 2017. Workshop yang mengangkat tema “Menjadi Pribadi yang Memiliki Kemampuan Cerdas Spiritual di Masa Kini” ini menghadirkan narasumber Candra Malik. Ia merupakan seorang pribadi yang multitalenta, yakni sebagai sastrawan, wartawan, penulis, penyanyi, sekaligus pengasuh Pondok Pesantren Asy-Syahadah. Kegiatan berlangsung di Gedung Kuliah Umum Prof. Sardjito UII pada Sabtu (21/9).
Excellent Community terdiri dari mahasiswa – mahasiswi Penerima Beasiswa internal Universitas Islam Indonesia yang terdiri dari beasiswa Bidikmisi, Ungulan, Hafiz Al-Quran, Duafa, dan Baznas.
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