The exhibition Learning from Mangunwijaya at Langgeng Art Foundation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, showcased the work results of 51 students from five countries who investigated the architectural work of Yusuf Biljarta Mangunwijaya for a workshop held from May to July 2024.

The workshop focused on six projects that exemplify Mangunwijaya’s architectural legacy: the Church of St Albertus Agung Jetis in Yogyakarta, Gadjah Mada University Library L7, Sleman, Mangunan Elementary School, Kalasan, Sleman, the Sendangsono Pilgrimage Site in Kulonprogo, the Kali Code Riverbank Settlement in Yogyakarta, and his former residence, Wisma Kuwera, also in Yogyakarta.

Workshop participants examind these six projects by Mangunwijaya, identified context-specific architectural solutions relevant to current social and environmental issues. Building upon these insights, they further developed Mangunwijaya’s ideas to address present and future challenges.

A timeline documenting the most important stages of Mangunwijaya’s life and a book table with excerpts from Mangunwijaya’s literary works complemented the exhibition.

Images: Panji Aoyama