Architectural Research Journal

REIMAGINING ARCHITECTURE THROUGH DECOLONIAL LENSES: INSIGHTS FROM SMITH, TUCK, AND YANG

2024-12-20T19:50:50+07:00

Westernisation in architectural education, in particular, has for a long time eroded indigenous people’s appreciation of building and design. This study reintroduces decolonization into architectural discourse by analyzing two key frameworks: Smith’s Decolonizing Methodologies and the decolonial theoretical framework by E. Tuck and Wayne Yang. In doing so, the work discusses whether these frameworks are useful in deconstructing and diversifying architectural practices against Eurocentric epistemologies. It shows that the colonial mindset in architectural design has not changed and this paper underscores the necessity of integrating Indigenous peoples’ knowledge for culturally appropriate and socially sustainable development. Co-authored by architecture students and professionals, this study maps out how decolonial architectural education and practice are possible. The research therefore is pleading for change in the wheels through the deconstruction of the dominant paradigm and an emancipation of the subordinate voices to perform an art of makeover on the existing architectural constructs.

DESIGN OF AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR RECYCLING INORGANIC WASTE USING AN ENERGY-SAVING ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH

2024-12-20T19:52:57+07:00

Environmental damage caused by waste occurs in Yogyakarta, starting with the closure of the Piyungan Final Disposal Site due to excess cargo that caused the city of Yogyakarta to experience an emergency condition rubbish. Responding to this, the Yogyakarta City government implementing zero inorganic waste rules starting January 2023. Where people are prohibited from throwing away inorganic waste and are encouraged to manage it independently or through a bank rubbish. However, in practice, society does not have it education about managing inorganic waste and waste banks has its own obstacles in managing inorganic waste. Through the Inorganic Waste Recycling Education Center, the aim is provide a formulation of the concept for designing public facilities serves to educate the public about recycling inorganic waste. Using data collection methods namely qualitative methods with the aim of this research being, to produced a concept for designing a Recycling Education Center Inorganic Waste that uses an Economical Architecture approach Energy to maximize the sustainability of life in the future will come. And help the government in efforts to reduce it waste volume in Yogyakarta City.

TRAFFIC CIRCULATION EVALUATION MODEL IN HOSPITAL FACILITY AREA

2024-12-20T19:54:52+07:00

Accessibility measures the ease of location to be reached from other locations through the transportation system. Accessibility measures include ease of time, circulation, cost, and effort in moving between places or areas. Therefore, circulation is essential to fulfill this accessibility. This research aims to identify the factors that cause congestion in the accessibility of the Orthopedic and Traumatology Hospital of Surabaya visitors to comfort and analyze the quality and comfort of other road users, especially hospital visitors. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method, which included conducting field observations, direct documentation, and filling out questionnaires with a purposive sampling method. The data collection was obtained by direct observation by describing the factual conditions in the field with the research object, namely the Surabaya Orthopedic & Traumatology Hospital. This study found that the congestion on the road section at intersection 4 of the Citraland area is caused by inefficient circulation, which impacts the accessibility of motorists, especially visitors to the hospital.

IDENTIFYING SPATIAL PATTERNS OF A TYPE 38 HOUSE WITH AN ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE APPROACH (CASE STUDY: MASDA 1 HOUSING COMPLEX)

2024-12-20T19:56:06+07:00

A home is where humans engage in family interactions; naturally, humans are social beings who require assistance from others. In Islamic teachings, we are instructed to apply Islamic values, one of which is "hablumminannas" (ties of kinship). Implementation of this relationship includes visiting friends, relatives, and family. However, homeowners may feel discomfort when guests visit their homes. The arrangement of the house significantly influences the homeowner's discomfort when guests visit. Most housing developments by developers have arrangements such as the living room merging with the family room, bedroom doors facing directly to the living room, or the front door allowing a view towards the family room when the inner door is open. This study aims to analyze type 38 houses with spatial patterns that adhere to Islamic principles, thus bringing comfort to homeowners. The research was conducted at the Masda 1 housing complex in Sragen Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative descriptive research. The results of the study show that zoning in the house indicates several shortcomings, such as the absence of boundaries between the living room and the family room, and attention needs to be paid to the direction of the closet in the bathroom

THERAPEUTIC ARCHITECTURE IN CAFÉ BUILDINGS AS GEN Z’S PREFERRED HEALING PLACE IN DENPASAR

2024-12-20T19:57:16+07:00

The number of people with mental disorders in Indonesian teenagers is very high. Bali itself is ranked fourth in the number of people with severe mental disorders in Indonesia, with Denpasar City being the city with the highest prevalence of depression in Bali, which targets Gen Z. Gen Z tends to feel that they need a place where they can go to relieve stress and relax, spend time alone or socialize with friends. Public spaces such as cafes can be used to mingle, spend free time and have fun are now increasingly popular with Gen Z. This study aims to determine the condition of the elements that form cafes in Denpasar regarding therapeutic architecture indicators. The concept of therapeutic architecture is considered to be able to reduce the prevalence of depression because it can provide a pleasant psychological effect for building users. The research method used is quantitative, where quantitative data comes from the results of cafe building users' assessments of the cafe's therapeutic architecture indicators. Quantitative data will then be analyzed with the help of JMP software. The results of the study concluded that several elements form cafes need to be adjusted and accommodated to accommodate the concept of therapeutic architecture to reduce the prevalence of depression in Gen Z.