Managing Viewpoints Priority for Heritage Sites' Visual Integrity: A Case Study of the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta

A study on the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta (CAY) reveals that visual integrity, crucial for Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), is not solely dependent on geometric alignment but also on visual clarity and legibility. The research identifies 32 priority viewpoints from an initial 42 GIS-mapped points, proposing a three-tier classification system to guide heritage management amid urban development pressures. This approach combines spatial analysis, field observations, and expert validation, addressing the lack of standardized technical parameters for viewpoint prioritization in World Heritage Sites.

Prabowo, J. H., & Pramitasari, D. (2026). Managing Viewpoints Priority for Heritage Sites’ Visual Integrity: A Case Study of the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 14(4), 3307–3321. https://doi.org/10.13189/cea.2026.140437