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Paon Bumi - Sustainable Food Center

PAON BUMI
Location                        Jl. Ir Sutami, Gianyar, Bali            
Project Area                  6540 sqm            
Function                        Agricultural Tourism  
Status                            Final Architecture School Project 
                                      Best Design SAA AWARD XLIX


Food is not only one of the central needs for humanity, but it also plays a huge role in environmental sustainability. The current food crisis threatens the livelyhood of humans and the planets current environmental state. About 24% of carbon emission are resulted from the world’s food industry. More than 2 times the resulting carbon emissions created by vehicles. Without realizing it, the diet and nutrition of our surrounding communities greatly contributes to the level of world carbon emissions. Indonesia being the 4th most populated county is not excluded from this global environmental issue.

The theme of this design is Paon Bumi, or earth’s kitchen. The concept that brings visitors to interact directly with nature, which is the source of our food, this connection bridges the relationship from the seeds planted to the dishes on the plate. The design philosophy is based on an appreciation of nature and a desire to maintain it itself is rooted and very prominent in Balinese culture, especially in the Balinese heritage agricultural system, namely ‘Subak’ which adheres to the local philosophy and belief, (Tri Hita Karana), to respect back nature that has given so much to mankind. Because of the rapid construction and economical growth, most tourism attractions built in Bali now are destructive to the natural environment. This design is a solution moving forward for a more sustainable and environmentaly friendly tourism attraction. Integrating the building with the rice paddy, preserves Bali's declining heritage rice paddies and generates tourism activities such as planting and harvesting.

            
EVERCHANGING DESIGN

Nature plays an important role in the designs concept. the growth of crops and farms relies and adapts corresponding to the seasons, therefore the design also adapts and benefits from the beauty of Bali’s changing seasons. This concept of making the rice paddy not only as a central activity but as the center of the site creates an everchanging design centerpiece that is unique to its current date and time. from the raining season to the harvesting season the design is always interesting to revisit. 
SUSTAINABILITY  MUSEUM
Underground Sustainability Museum
Paon Bumi - Sustainable Food Center
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Paon Bumi - Sustainable Food Center

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