Ms Aya Maharani

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.