I DWELL IN [IM]POSSIBILITY

Emily Dickinson’s poem I Dwell in Possibility has captivated readers trying to grasp what is the intense meaning of it. It is not simply prose, not merely thoughts stated as propositions, but something more social, and even something mystical. It could carry with it the idea of both the possibility and impossibility of dwelling. Reinterpreting Dickinson’s poem to both its assertion and negation it could be I Dwell either in possibility or impossibility. The idea of I Dwell in this conference would be conceived as the individual I that lives among the plural (group of individuals, community, or society); the I that lives in both the material and immaterial worlds.

The previous Dwell conference in 2015 explored the notion of dwelling that can be reconstructed through redefining life-cycle space and meaning, how it can be situated beyond the constant and the tangible, how its material can be expanded towards the immaterial in multiple scopes and context.

In the second I Dwell conference, the notion of dwelling will be focus on issues of its [im]possibility. This theme allows interpretation between duality of meaning [im]possibility and a dwelling process that encompasses contradiction and confirmation.

The conference seeks to ask: What possibility/impossibility of dwelling practices are inherent in local built environments within the dynamics of global and local political economies?

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CONFERENCE THEMES

As in the past I Dwell conference, scholars of architecture, architectural history, anthropology, geography, planning, sociology, urban studies, and related disciplines are invited to submit papers that address one of the following sub-themes:

[IM]POSSIBILITY OF DWELLING IN A SPACE OF A CONFLICTING CULTURE OR TRADITION

I Dwell in [im]possibility when the I seeks to dwell in places challenged by different cultures and traditions with the juxtaposition of global and local values. This theme the conference will seek to explore the built environment at macro or micro levels of space whether or not a dwelling process is [un]likely or [im]possible.

[IM]POSSIBILITY OF DWELLING: IDENTITIES

George H. Mead’s work shows that identities are produced through agreement, disagreement, and negotiation with other people. We adjust our behavior and our self-image based upon our interactions and our self-reflection about these interactions (this is also known as the looking glass self). This theme will seek to explore whether or not the politics of space and bodies reposition otherness through spatial control or limit the dwelling process. It may be associated with processes that center, decenter, or multi-center. Boundaries and openings concern spatial strategies in dwelling.

[IM]POSSIBILITY OF DWELLING: UTOPIA, DYSTOPIA, ECOTOPIA IN PLANNING & DESIGN

Planning and design process could be part of the government system (e.g., authoritarian or totalitarian). It may characterize a vision of Dystopia - a futuristic society – that develops a perverse version of Utopia (perfect society) or it could encompass ideas of sustainability for an Ecotopia. Dwelling and city life could represent repressive social control systems and states of constant violence or hostility where the city lacks social ecology (inclusive development) and the power of place. Alternatively, a future city could represent city life encompassing eco-tech and eco-cultural issues towards a more harmonious balance between man and nature.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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Ashok Das

University of Hawaii

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Stephen Frith

University of Canberra

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to our website http://qir.eng.ui.ac.id/submit-an-abstract/ for detailed instructions on abstract submissions. A one-page abstract of 300 words and a one-page CV are required. For further inquiries, please email the I-Dwell Coordinator at idwell@eng.ui.ac.id

All papers must be written and presented in English. Following a blind peer-review process, papers may be accepted for presentation at the conference and/or for publication in the I-dwell proceeding.

Contributors whose abstracts are accepted must pre-register for the conference, pay the registration fee and prepare a full-length paper of 20–25 double-spaced pages. Please note that expenses associated with hotel accommodations, travel, and additional excursions are not covered by the registration fee and must be paid directly to the hotel or designated travel agent. The registration fee covers the conference program, conference abstracts, and access to all conference activities, theme sessions, keynote plenary talks, receptions, the conference dinner, and a walking and bus tour of the city.

REGISTRATION FEES

Participants are charged based on institution, not nationality. Full and student registration fee includes the attendance at all scientific sessions, lunch and tea breaks, conference proceeding (printed/online), welcome cocktail and dinner and tour package.

International Participants

Early Bird
01-30 April 2017
Normal
01-31 May 2017
Late
01-30 June 2017
Full Registration USD 500 USD 550 USD 650
Student Registration USD 400 USD 420 USD 425
Dinner for accompanying person USD 50 USD 50 USD 50
Social Tour Free Free Free

Local Participants

Early Bird
01-30 April 2017
Normal
01-31 May 2017
Late
01-30 June 2017
Full Registration Rp. 3.250.000 Rp. 3.500.000 Rp. 4.000.000
Student Registration Rp. 3.000.000 Rp. 3.000.000 Rp. 3.000.000
Dinner for accompanying person Rp. 500.000 Rp. 500.000 Rp. 500.000
Social Tour Free Free Free

Payment for Local Participant (with Rupiah Currency):
After the Bank transfer process has successfully proceeded, Participants should confirm their payment by sending the proof of payment to QiR Secretary by

  • Email at qir@eng.ui.ac.id
  • Account Number 1273000422
  • Account Name UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA – FT PENGEMBANGAN

Payment for International Participants (with Dollar Currency):
Please note that there is an additional USD 25 Bank Transfer Fee on top of registration fee. After the Bank Transfer process has successfully proceeded, Participants should confirm their payment by sending the proof of payment to QiR Secretary by

  • Email at qir@eng.ui.ac.id
  • Account Number 1273000670
  • Account Name UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA – FT Branch UI Depok
  • Currency US Dollar (USD)
  • SWIFT Code BNINIDJAUID

for International Participants, the payment also can be done via credit card/paypal

SCHEDULE

1 December 2016 31 Januari 2017 Abstract submission
31 December 2016 28 February 2017 Notification of Abstract Acceptance
1 March 2017 Full Paper Submission
1 April 2017 Notification of Paper Accepted
1 May 2017 Camera Ready Paper Submission
1 April 2017 Early Bird Registration
30 May 2017 Deadline for Registration
24-27 July 2017 Conference Date

VENUE

Conference will be held at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. Location: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Bali, Bali, 80363, Indonesia.
More information about the venue will be available here

COMMITTEE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Yandi Andri Yatmo - Universitas Indonesia
Rini Suryantini - Universitas Indonesia

CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE

Triatno Yudo Harjoko - Universitas Indonesia
Abimanyu T Alamsyah - Universitas Indonesia
Kemas Ridwan - Universitas Indonesia
Djoko Hartomo - Universitas Indonesia
Widjaja Martokusumo - Institut Teknologi Bandung
Maria M Sengke & Mira S Lubis - Conference Coordinator