Hakimi Ahmad
University of Science Malaysia

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The importance and effect of floral scent on spa interior design Siti Khadijah Binti Mohamad Noor; Hakimi Ahmad
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 10 No 3 (2025): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | September 2025 ~ December 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30822/arteks.v10i3.3593

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Floral are one of the elements that leads to therapy, healing, and aromatic vibes in the spa design. One of the floral specialties is its scent. Scent and interior design combine to create a complex and nuanced pattern of sensory elements that maximizes any space's potential. The emphasis of floral elements towards space will trigger human’s senses and be able to impact their mood and emotions. Spa has become one of the most important healing spaces for humans to improve their well-being and reduce stress. However, some of the spa interiors are unable to produce positive atmosphere and customers are unable to experience the therapeutic vibe into the space. Interior smell is frequently overlooked in spa interior design, yet it can significantly impact the overall atmosphere of the area. This is because the sense of smell is an unseen or an invisible component when it comes to interior design. This paper aims to develop people’s knowledge regarding to the importance and effect of the floral fragrance towards spa interior design that will help to improve human’s well-being. Next focus is to find out how floral fragrance in spa designs act to create a healing environment which means how to use this element in an effective way. The method that will be used in this study is qualitative and quantitative method. All information will be collected by finding some of the case studies or articles that relate to the purpose. Furthermore, this research will be strengthened by distributing a questionnaire form to 30 respondents regarding the importance and effect of floral scent on spa interior design and human well-being. This research report reveals that most respondents strongly believe that floral scents surely have a lot of beneficial impact towards spa interior design and human mood and emotions. Thus, scent is also considered as an essential sense when it comes to spa interior design.
The sacred and secular: Design analysis on Chinese Culture Columbaria in this modern era Elizabeth Kwoh; Hakimi Ahmad
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 11 No 1 (2026): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | January 2026 ~ March 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30822/arteks.v11i1.3859

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This paper examines the interior architectural design of columbaria and its impact on spiritual development within contemporary Chinese society. In a secularized world where traditional cemeteries are often seen as unwelcoming, columbaria offer a modern alternative for the interment of the deceased. This study aims to explore how columbarium design can create a meaningful sense of place and fulfill spiritual needs, addressing a gap in research between sacred and secular with the design of the columbarium. Through literature reviews and a case study on Penang’s columbaria, the paper documents how elements of design approaches can determine if the space leans more into the sacred or the secular. The paper will conclude that by determining the factors of scared and secular design approaches, future design of columbarium can be more mindful in balancing a space to be both a sacred space to foster spiritual connection and a secular one to be more relatable with society, a secular space with sacred qualities.