Bamboo Workshop:

Kinetic Bamboo Structures 2.0

Main Aims and Objectives

Bamboo Workshop: Kinetic Bamboo Structure 2.0 is an intensive, hands-on international programme that explores the integration of kinetic design principles into bamboo construction. Held in Surabaya, Indonesia, the workshop provides students with direct experience in designing, prototyping, and assembling adaptable bamboo structures through experimental and collaborative learning

Building upon the foundation of kinetic bamboo structures, this year's workshop expands its scope by deepening the academic and experimental focus. The programme aims to:

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students of architecture, civil engineering, and design.

• Provide hands-on experience in real-scale prototyping using bamboo as the primary material.

• Encourage the development of movement-based mechanisms that respond to environmental conditions.

• Promote critical thinking in the design of sustainable and responsive structures.

Participants will move beyond conceptual design and engage in the construction of a full-scale kinetic bamboo installation—merging theory, design, and physical execution in one integrated experience.

Benefits and Opportunities

Through this workshop, participants can advance their hands-on skills in bamboo construction through real fabrication challenges. It also enhances interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, and designers in kinetic bamboo applications. Experimental work in bamboo connections and fabrication can serve as a bridge between traditional craftsmanship and innovation, combining locally sourced bamboo with modern design approaches. Participants will also have the opportunity to build collaboration with peers from diverse backgrounds and countries, while promoting sustainable practices through the utilisation of bio-based materials among the younger generation

Speakers

Mia Tedjosaputro is an Indonesian architect with professional experience in Indonesia and Singapore prior to pursuing her further degree in the UK. She obtained her M.Arch (Design) and PhD from the University of Nottingham UK in 2018. Her main research focuses are the study of design behaviour, augmented reality, bamboo architecture and circular design.

Esti Nurdiah is a lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Petra Christian University, Indonesia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Gadjah Mada University and continued her Master’s studies at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. She pursued and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, with a thesis on the utilisation of bamboo for gridshell structures. Her research focuses primarily on bamboo as a building material and its applications in construction. At Petra Christian University, she is part of the Building Technology research cluster, where she explores computational design methods, bamboo construction, and the use of nature-based building materials.

Mia Tedjosaputro

Esti Nurdiah

Anastasia Maurina is a lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Parahyangan Catholic University, Indonesia. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture from the same university, and holds a Ph.D. from Clemson University, USA. Her research focuses on architectural structures, particularly deployable bamboo structures. She integrates computational design and digital fabrication into her bamboo research, pushing the boundaries of bamboo construction methods. In addition to her research, she teaches structural courses in architecture, explores innovative teaching methods, and develops pedagogical approaches to enhance the teaching of architectural structural design.

Anastasia Maurina

Stephanus Evert Indrawan

Stephanus Evert Indrawan is an Assistant Professor at Universitas Ciputra, Surabaya, where he has been part of the Architecture Department since 2013. His research explores the intersection of architecture, computation, and digital fabrication, focusing on how emerging digital paradigms can transform design thinking and architectural production. He specialises in performance-based, parametric, and generative design, as well as structural exploration and material experimentation. His work integrates local material logic with computational strategies to develop responsive and sustainable design models. Currently, he is engaged in research on post-disaster housing, adaptive structures in peatland environments, and algorithmic approaches in architectural education. Through his interdisciplinary work, he seeks to bridge theory and practice, particularly within the Southeast Asian context.