LIKU LIKU
Location : Pondong Baru, Kalimantan
Project Area : 10.701,11 sqm
Function : Alun Alun
Status : Top 5 nominee, Satu Ruang 2020
Team : Vincentius Jason, Gevin Timotius, Yovine Rachellea
Tools Used : Archicad
Sketchup
Photoshop
Tools Used : Archicad
Sketchup
Photoshop
Kalimantan Island is one of the lungs of the world with its forests that have existed for centuries. Now with the construction of a new capital city to Kalimantan Island means moving the center of the country which could threaten the preservation of Kalimantan’s forests. The lack of well-designed public spaces has an impact on the quality of community interaction, especially the surrounding communities. The existence of a new capital city development plan has the potential to also bring new more interactive public facilities to the community.
The lack of community engaging public spaces speaks volumes to the current state of city design in Indonesia. Most public parks are created for monumental satisfaction without a sense of belonging to the communities around it.
From these phenomena, the conclusion is drawn that the public space of the alun-alun must draw a common thread from the local and national Indonesian society so that it becomes an inclusive gathering point. The design strategy starts from the essence of the square which is a gathering space, thus creating cross-cultural interactions and has the potential to be a play space for all circles.
The water feature consisting of running shallow waters in different textured planes, located in the main circulation area gives the impression of a playful public space where the presence of water is not only monumental but also interactive. The main ramp serves as a wayfinding tool that also encourages the visitors to explore.
