Ms Aya Maharani

School of Architecture and Landscape

PhD Research Student

Aya Maharani
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amaharani1@sheffield.ac.uk

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Ms Aya Maharani
School of Architecture and Landscape
Arts Tower
Western Bank
91Ö±²¥
S10 2TN
Profile

I am a graduate of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, with a Bachelor’s (B.Eng) degree in Architecture, and hold a Master’s degree in Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. With a deep commitment to both academia and professional practice, I have cultivated a dynamic career that bridges the worlds of teaching and architectural design. I serve as a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Universitas Sumatera Utara. In parallel, I run an architectural firm called CV. Studio Ruang Temu and Room.A Arsitek. My primary research interests lie in the intersection of architecture, education, and practice. I am particularly focused on inclusive design, exploring how architecture can be more accessible and responsive to diverse needs. Another key area of my research is the relationship between architecture and human experience, examining how built environments shape and influence our daily lives.
 

Research interests

Project Title

Inclusive House Design for Multigenerational Family Households with a Case Study on the Province of Aceh, Indonesia

Project outline

My project is about investigating Inclusive house design for multigenerational family that aims to explore how cultural norms and beliefs influence the perception and implementation of inclusive design. It will also investigate the applicability of existing inclusive house design principles in diverse cultural and geographical contexts, and to promote multigenerational settings.

Primary Supervisor

Professor Karim Hadjri

Co-supervisors

Dr Isaiah Durosaiye

Date Started

01/10/2024

Research group

Design-engagement-practice