Save the date! Monash University, Indonesia, and Sinar Mas Land are collaborating to present a research-based urban design competition in Indonesia
The research-based urban design competition held by Monash University, Indonesia, and Sinar Mas Land aims to encourage the emergence of superior ideas about Happy Digital Cities development designs supported by digital technology.
BSD City, August 2nd, 2023 - Monash University, Indonesia, in collaboration with Sinar Mas Land, held a research-based urban design competition with the City of Happiness in the Digital World theme. This competition is open to final-year students and professionals with a maximum of two years of work experience, which aims to encourage participants' creativity in designing sustainable urban architecture and layouts which support the development of happy digital cities in Indonesia. The top 3 (three) winners will win total cash prizes worth IDR 18 million and full scholarships worth 600 Million to join Monash University, Indonesia's Urban Design postgraduate program. In addition, later on, all the winners and their proposals will also be involved in constructing the Sinar Mas Land area in the independent city of BSD City, South Tangerang.
Through an urban design competition, Monash University, Indonesia, and Sinar Mas Land are trying to encourage the conception of fresh ideas for creating Happy Digital Cities in Indonesia to address the problems of urbanization, climate change, and social inequality. In addition, Monash University, Indonesia, and Sinar Mas Land also hope to become the spearhead of creating innovative, smart, and sustainable urban planning designs that align with the aspirations of the happiness and welfare of the Indonesian people.
Carrying a concept that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target, this urban design competition requires all participants to submit Extended Abstracts and Research Posters, Concept Masterplans in three dimensions, as well as Presentation Posters that aim to explore challenges and opportunities in designing happy digital cities.
Eka Permanasari, Associate Professor of Urban Design at Monash University, Indonesia, said she was optimistic that this competition would become a platform to generate superior ideas about the integration of digital-based smart cities and to accommodate spatial needs that support increasing the happiness and welfare index of its citizens, for today and in the future.
“Monash University, Indonesia, believes that this country has many talented architects and urban designers who always prioritize innovative designs. Therefore, we hope that this competition can inspire participants to think critically about the role of urban design in creating happy, sustainable, and just cities amid today's rapid growth in the digital era," said Eka.
In line with the statement above, the CEO of Digital Tech Ecosystem & Development at Sinar Mas Land, Irawan Harahap, added, "As one of the leading developers in Indonesia, Sinar Mas Land is always committed to supporting every innovation, especially in urban design. This time, Sinar Mas Land, through the Digital Hub in collaboration with Monash University, is holding the 2023 Urban Design Competition to encourage the participants' creativity in designing a good independent city. We believe that innovation and sustainability must be the foundation of every development process. The company also applies this principle to every masterpiece and project we design.”
The Urban Design Competition 2023, added Irawan, was held to find the best talents in the country to collaborate in designing an innovative and highly competitive city. “We want to involve designers (master planners), architects, and other related professionals to convey their new ideas and creative solutions to existing urban problems. Together, we can develop independent cities that are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and provide a better quality of life for residents and society in general," he explained.
The Sinar Mas Land development area highlighted in this urban design competition is a new commercial center called Digital Hub, located at one of the strategic points of the famous planned community of BSD City. The Digital Hub will be a home for Indonesia's leading technology companies and startups and a center of interaction for digital industry players to exchange ideas and collaborate in creating innovative and high-performance business opportunities. The Digital Hub is also integrated with the surrounding educational and entertainment facilities, such as the Knowledge Hub, Digital Loft, and City Forest.
The deadline for submission of urban design proposals will be open until August 18th, 2023. All bids will be assessed by a panel of experts consisting of academics, industry players, and government agencies who will evaluate proposals based on the originality of the idea, feasibility, and impact on the construction of happy digital cities. The top 3 winners will be announced on August 26th, 2023.
For more information, please visit www.monash.edu/indonesia.
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About Monash University, Indonesia
Officially operating in October 2021, Monash University, Indonesia is a manifestation of the commitment of Monash University and the Indonesian government to create knowledge that can contribute broadly to developing Indonesia's social, technological, and economic sectors.
Monash University, Indonesia offers Master's degree courses in Public Policy and Management, Business Innovation, Data Science, Cyber Security, Public Health, Urban Design and also PhD in full, along with various executive and micro-credential programs aimed at specific sectors.
Monash University, Indonesia has learning facilities according to Monash University Australia standards. It is currently opening applications for new student admissions and scholarships for studies in October 2023, which are currently open for registration.
Monash also has a proud long-term relationship with Indonesia and is a foreign university with the highest number of Indonesian graduates compared to other foreign universities. The track record of good relations between Monash and Indonesia manifests collaboration between parties such as the Herb Feith Centre, Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE), the World Mosquito Program, and the Citarum Action Research Program (CARP).
With a presence on three continents, international partnerships and study abroad programs worldwide, Monash is Australia's largest university, ranked in the top-50 universities worldwide. Monash has a dynamic network of research and teaching locations in Australia, Italy, Malaysia, China and India.
Alliances with the University of Warwick (UK) stands alongside international collaborations with leading universities and employers worldwide, expanding the University's global network.
For more information about the Monash University, Indonesia campus, please visit the website in this link and information regarding academics at Monash University Indonesia can be obtained through this link. Impact 2030, Monash University's Strategic Plan, can be accessed here.
About Sinar Mas Land
Sinar Mas Land is a property developer in Indonesia with nearly 50 years of experience. Sinar Mas Land has developed more than 50 projects in Indonesia. Sinar Mas Land's success in developing property & real estate in Indonesia is also recognized by credible and independent institutions in the world by receiving various prestigious international awards such as the MIPIM Award in France (2018), ASEAN Energy Awards (2019), Asia Pacific Property Award (2021), Cambridge IFA's Global Good Governance Award (2021), and the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards (2022).
With the support of a solid management team, Sinar Mas Land is also known as an independent city developer (through BSD City development), as well as being a pioneer in the development of the concept of cluster housing/clustered residential. In addition, Sinar Mas Land is also apioneer in the development of innovative Strata Mall/Trade Center (ITC) projects in Indonesia. Sinar Mas Land is listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange and Singapore Stock Exchange under the name of PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk, (BSDE).
Sinar Mas Land has strong strategic partners such as Sojitz Japan, Aeon, Itochu-Japan which has been going on for 25 years, Mitsubishi Corporation, Hongkong Land as well as local partners such as Kompas Gramedia and Kalbe. For more information, please visit: www.sinarmasland.com.
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