Bringing Society closer to Architecture

Architecture plays a significant role in society as it provides the physical environment we live in. In an attempt to create a better engagement with the society, the Department of Architecture (UTM) collaborated with Thinkcity, a community-based urban regeneration body to organise the JBcityEX 2016.

The exhibition held at Alicafe Speciality Coffee in Jalan Dhoby brought architecture closer to society. More than 30 architectural master and degree students participated in the event which exhibited the work of 20 undergraduates and post graduates design of the city. The event also encompassed a presentation of six master's degree students papers and a 'Goreng Pisang' forum session on discussing the development of Johor Bahru.

"I really appreciate the participation from the students and the general public and we hope to better integrate the society in designing the future of the city," said Amirul Hakim Jamil, Project Director for JBcityEX2016.

Also happening on that day in the launch of the collaboration between the department and Thinkcity for next year's annual Architecture Workshop aptly dubbed "30" in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the international event which expects participations from Singapore and Indonesia. - by Hakim Malik