ULTIMARCH : International Journal of Sustainable Architecture, Urban, and Multimedia Technology

Fashion Show as a Medium to Explore Architectural Personal Space through Body Movement

Muhammad Heru Arie Edytia — 2024-12-28

This paper presents the results of an experimental and exploratory learning project conducted in the second project (Project II) of the first-year Architectural Design Studio at the Architecture Study Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala. The project addresses students' limited understanding of the relationship between body movement and spatial experience in shaping personal space. To foster a more critical, creative, and engaged learning process, educators developed a four-stage exercise over four weeks, with six hours of weekly sessions. The project explores how simple body movements can generate spatial awareness through two methods: fashion show performances and personal space constructions that move with the body. The findings suggest that integrating bodily movement as a design approach enables students to grasp the dynamic relationship between the human body, spatial boundaries, and architectural form. This paper serves as a guideline for educators to develop similar experimental exercises, helping students understand and construct personal space through performative and embodied experiences.

Characterization of Corridor Space on Soekarno Hatta Arterial Road Bandung Based on Air Pollution System

Rahmi Elsa Diana — 2024-12-28

Motorized vehicles are a major contributor to air pollution, emitting both particulate matter and gaseous pollutants that pose significant health risks. To mitigate the impact of emissions from motor vehicles, the development of green corridors along roadways is essential. Road corridors have distinct characteristics that require comprehensive study and analysis, particularly in relation to pollution. Bandung is a densely populated urban area with high motor vehicle activity. Additionally, its unique topography—a basin surrounded by mountains and hills—makes it particularly susceptible to air pollution. This study focuses on Soekarno Hatta Road, specifically the section from the Cibeureum Roundabout to the Cibiru Roundabout. As the longest road in Bandung and classified as a primary arterial road, this corridor plays a crucial role in the city’s transportation network. The objective of this study is to analyze road space corridors based on air pollution system. Three key road characteristics are closely linked to pollution: traffic congestion as the primary pollutant source, land use as the receptor, and green corridors as barriers. An effective green corridor is expected to aim at optimally reducing pollution, thereby maintaining air quality and safeguarding public health, particularly for pedestrians and drivers.

Unpacking Alienation: Women Workers and the Modernist Paradigm in Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta

Lathiyfah Shanti Purnamasari — 2024-12-28

This study examines the alienation of women workers within the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), Jakarta, as a result of the modernist urban development paradigm. Modernism in urban planning emphasizes economic growth, efficiency, and aesthetic uniformity, often at the expense of inclusivity and social equity. Employing Henri Lefebvre's framework of spatial production that focus on the representations of space this research investigates how the intersection of capitalism and patriarchy manifests in urban design and affects women workers.

The SCBD, a high-profile business district marked by privatized public spaces and luxury-oriented infrastructure, exemplifies the dominance of economic priorities over human-centered planning. Women workers in this environment face dual marginalization: as laborers under capitalist pressures and as women navigating patriarchal constraints. The absence of affordable childcare, inadequate safety measures, and the privatization of public spaces exacerbate their alienation, making these urban spaces exclusionary.

This qualitative case study relies on critical analysis of government regulations, developer guidelines, and corporate reports to understand the planning and design of SCBD from the perspectives of its creators. Findings reveal that the representation of space prioritizes economic gains while neglecting the lived experiences and needs of women workers, thereby perpetuating systemic inequalities. The study underscores the urgent need for more inclusive urban policies that address gender-specific challenges and prioritize equitable participation in urban life.

Evaluating Taman Sayang Barudak: A Child-Friendly Space Perspective

Silvia Deborah Ulag — 2024-12-28

The urgency of creating child-friendly public spaces is emphasized by UNICEF in a global and national context to ensure children's rights to a safe and healthy environment. Taman Sayang Barudak, located in Citra Raya, Cikupa, is one of the public open spaces that functions as a playground and as a green open space (RTH). However, the condition of the park shows problems with the quality of play facilities and park management that are not optimal, including damage to play equipment and lack of access and supporting facilities. The purpose of this study is to determine the activities in this park based on child-friendly public space criteria. The research method uses a qualitative approach through field observations and interviews with visitors and park managers. The data collected was analyzed using Child-Friendly Spaces theory and RBRA standards to measure aspects of facility quality and visitor activities. The results showed that although this park has potential as a child-friendly public space, there are aspects that need to be improved, including maintenance and repair of play facilities, providing other infrastructure, increasing park security, this is necessary to meet RBRA and Child Friendly Spaces standards to achieve Child Friendly Cities (KLA) and to provide a safe and comfortable environment especially for children.

Night Tourism Development Based on Local Wisdom: A Theoretical Perspective

Selly Veronica — 2024-12-28

In the global competition to enhance tourism sectors, night tourism has emerged as an innovative strategy and a vital component of urban development. Integrating local wisdom into night tourism offers a harmonious relationship with local communities while providing tourists with unique and culturally rich experiences. This study employs an integrative literature review to identify the critical elements that underpin night tourism development through a local wisdom approach. The theoretical analysis reveals that incorporating local wisdom into night tourism significantly influences four key dimensions: (1) night economy potential; (2) local community dan tourist social aspect; (3) environmental sustainability; and (4) night atmosphere. These findings provide a foundational perspective for planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainable night tourism initiatives rooted in cultural authenticity.