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05 September 2024
David Kevin Handel Hutabarat
On September 2, 2024, the opening ceremony of the 2nd International Summer Course Architecture (ISCA) USU 2024 officially began. The event was attended by a number of important figures, including expert presenters such as Isnen Fitri, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., Dr. Lim Seng Boon, Punto Wijayanto, S.T., M.Eng., and Dr. Ulrike Herbig. Also present were the Head of the USU International Affairs Office (KUI), Dr. Rudy Sofyan, S.S., M.Hum., Dean of the USU Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ir. Fahmi, S.T., M.Sc., IPM., Vice Dean III of the USU Faculty of Engineering, Ir. Nismah Panjaitan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPU., Head of the USU Department of Architecture, and Secretary of the USU Department of Architecture.
The opening ceremony began with a short speech on Urban Regeneration delivered by Dr. Lim Seng Boon. He discussed the efforts to revitalize urban areas in a sustainable manner, combining cultural heritage preservation with modern development. After that, the Dean of the USU Faculty of Engineering and the Head of KUI USU gave speeches emphasizing the importance of this program in enhancing international collaboration and capacity building of USU Architecture students.
In the opening remarks, it was stated that the program aims to combine academic learning with cultural exploration and personal development through activities involving students from various countries. Participants will be mentored by experienced lecturers from renowned international universities and institutions who provide a broad perspective on architecture and sustainable development. One of the initial topics is “Architectural Heritage of Medan City,” where participants are invited to recognize architectural elements that reflect a blend of colonial and local influences.
Another important part of ISCA 2024 is the use of data in historical research through the Digging Data initiative. In this session, participants learned to apply data mining techniques to uncover the hidden narratives of Medan's architectural heritage. The UNESCO-recommended Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach became the cornerstone of this exploration, with the Quick Scan (QS) method and Cultural Mapping techniques used to map the cultural values contained in the cityscape.
Participants were also taught to utilize modern digital tools such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Building Information Modelling (BIM), which allowed them to accurately visualize and document cultural sites. The final session focused on the concepts of Urban Regeneration and Cultural Heritage Management, with discussions on how cities like Medan can balance urban growth with cultural heritage preservation. Participants left the event with a deep understanding of the importance of data integration, digital technology, and sustainable approaches in planning the future of historic cities.
