Medan – November 3, 2026, the 14th Sultan of Deli, Sultan Mahmud Aria Lamantjiji Perkasa Alam Shah, initiated a collaboration with the Master's Program in Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, USU, in the development of academic studies and the preservation of the historical area of the Deli Sultanate. The event was attended by students of the Undergraduate and Master's Programs in Architecture, as well as the Head of the Architecture Study Program and Architecture lecturers at USU.

The collaboration focuses on the development of the Golden Triangle of Matsum City, which encompasses three important heritages of the Deli Sultanate, namely Maimun Palace, the Grand Mosque, and Sri Deli Park. These three areas have historical, architectural, and cultural connections that form an important part of Medan City's identity.

On this occasion, the 14th Sultan of Deli offered support by sharing knowledge and information about the history and development of the Golden Triangle area. This knowledge is expected to serve as material for USU Architecture lecturers in developing research and community service activities. The Sultan also expressed his willingness to deliver guest lectures periodically for students of the Undergraduate and Master's Programs in Architecture.

As a form of academic contribution, the Undergraduate and Master's Programs in Architecture at USU will follow up on this initiative by organizing a design studio that takes the Golden Triangle area of Matsum City as its object of study. Through this studio, students will explore the area's characteristics, the relationship between buildings and public spaces, as well as alternative approaches to area development that continue to consider historical, architectural, and Malay cultural identity values.

The Secretary of the Master's Program in Architecture at USU, Dr. Salmina W. Ginting, welcomed the collaboration initiative. According to her, this collaboration represents an important opportunity to connect the historical and cultural knowledge of the Deli Sultanate with educational, research, and community service activities within the academic environment, while also contributing to the achievement of SDG 4 and SDG 11. The direct involvement of the Sultanate will enrich the perspectives of lecturers and students in understanding architectural heritage, while also creating opportunities for developing design ideas rooted in local historical and cultural contexts.

This collaboration initiative is expected to mark the beginning of a sustainable partnership between the Deli Sultanate and the Faculty of Engineering at USU. Through this collaboration, the Golden Triangle area of Matsum City is expected to become a laboratory for learning, research, and the development of architectural ideas that contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and the development of historical areas in Medan City.