UMS Architecture Student Reach the Podium in Japan International Youth Innovation Summit 2024

Winning an international award is a dream for students in Indonesia. Raden Ajeng Luthfia Nur Putri Azizah, an Architecture student from Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), has made that dream a reality. She represented Indonesia at the Japan International Youth Innovation Summit 2024 and received the Innovation with the Best Use of Waste Recycling award. 

Dr. Nur Rahmawati Syamsiyah, S.T., M.T., Head of the UMS Architecture Study Program, expressed appreciation for Luthfia’s award. She highlighted that Luthfia and her team had recently secured 3rd place at the Archworks 8 Competition. Consequently, Nur Rahma referred to Luthfia as a “high-achieving student.”

“Luthfia participated in the innovation competition for creating materials from waste. Since high school, she has been focused on waste processing, allowing her to develop this interest in the field of architecture. She made it to the top 15, and the Indonesian representatives were only from UMS and Airlangga University. This is remarkable and the first time we've been recognized with international awards,” said the Head of UMS Architecture Study Program on Monday (1/4/2024).

Contacted separately, Luthfia Nur Putri Azizah described her preparations. The first thing she did was to create her work. After the file selection, she proceeded to the interview. She then made it to the top 50 finalists and was invited directly to Japan for the product presentation.

“Initially, this project was a coursework product in the second semester. It also faced rejection when applying for the student creativity program (PKM). From that point, I made a promise to myself and my supervisor that I would demonstrate that this work would receive recognition from other competitions,” said the Architecture Student.

Luthfia explained that the achievements she has obtained will be presented to the UMS Architecture Study Program as a memento.

“Alhamdulillah, through the development of roof tile material from bagasse fibers mixed with coconut fibers, I was honored to be among the award recipients,” she added.

Luthfia hopes that the work or products she has produced can be beneficial in the field of architecture. Additionally, environmentally friendly materials produced by recycling waste are in high demand. This highlights how architects can contribute to reducing environmental pollution. 

Writer: Fika

Editor: Gede

Translator: Farizal

Source: news.ums.ac.id