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Feng shui and spatial comfort influences on F&B establishments in Tasikmalaya main-street-hospitals Dewi Mariana; Ethan Abner Farrell Dauna; Andi
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 10 No 2 (2025): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | May 2025 ~ August 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.v10i2.4350

Abstract

Feng Shui posits that proximity to hospitals may introduce unfavorable energy into residential and commercial environments. Nevertheless, in practice, several food and beverage (F&B) establishments located near hospitals continue to thrive, suggesting that certain spatial factors may contribute to their sustained success. This study aims to evaluate the environmental quality and spatial comfort of F&B outlets situated near three major hospitals in Tasikmalaya. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, the research integrates on-site observations with photographic documentation. Each establishment was analyzed through the lens of five geomantic principles Long, Sha, Xue, Shui, and Xiang as well as three spatial comfort dimensions: physical, visual, and haptic. The findings reveal that three long-standing establishments along Rumah Sakit Street demonstrate strong alignment with the Long, Xue, Shui, and Xiang factors, in addition to exhibiting a high degree of spatial comfort. Conversely, establishments on Otto Iskandardinata Street perform poorly across most geomantic and spatial parameters, except for haptic qualities, primarily due to suboptimal environmental configurations. On HZ Mustofa Street, two well-established outlets benefit from favorable Long, Xue, Shui elements and overall spatial comfort. These results underscore that the viability of sites near hospitals is contingent upon the nuanced interplay between Feng Shui principles and spatial comfort conditions, necessitating a context-specific approach to spatial assessment.
Co-Authors A Syafir Rahman Ahmad Lamsari Ahmad Muchlis Amries Rusli Tanjung Ani Heryani Anton Bahiroh, Eloh Cecilia Chandra, Randy Brilliant Christina, Cindy Clara Dewi Mariana Dharma Putri, Asti Lintang Dharmawan, Randy Karuna Dian Andesta Bujuri Eddy, Pujiono Eloh Bahiroh Estu, Ahmad Zulkarnain Ethan Abner Farrell Dauna Eulis Yulianti Faridah Fahrizi, Haikal Al Fajar Pasaribu Fatika Andaristi Febri Pramudya Wardani Fernando, Edison Fitri Ginanjar, Seandy Grace Sriati Mengga HENDRA GUNAWAN B11211055 Hermansyah Hilda Nanda Priyatna Irma Herliza Rizki Isak Pasulu Izuddinsyah Siregar Jani Rahardjo Jeferson, Boling Jufrianto JUNAID GAZALIN Kamaruddin Kariyani, Rina Komardi, Dadi Kosasih, Denny Kudri, Wan Muhamad La ode Arwan La Ode Muhammad Arham Leo Kendrew Lian Ayu Kembarani Machfudoh Magfiratul Awalia Maulana Muhamad Sulaiman Maya Sidi Michael Anthony, Michael Muammar Rinaldi Muhammad Fauzan Azhmy Mukhtar Muliyati Mulyani, Ana Susi Murlita Muthmainnah Mursidin Nadlifah, Hindun Khairotun Najla Indira Faradiva Nakata, Eko Niasari, Elva Nicholas Renaldo Nidia Rismania Dewi Paramawardhani, Herninanjati Purba, Jansaris Othniel Purnama, Intan Puteri, Cinderella Putri, Novita Yulia Rahman, H Abd Rahmat Jaya Randeska Manullang Reinaldo, Gregorio Rezeki Ongsa Ong Rodiatun Niswah Romaito Sasmita Siregar Roseline Rosita, Ita Sahlan Santosa, Aa Saragih, Lenti Susanna Sawaluddin Siregar Selamat Lumban Gaol Setiawan Sariyoga Sitepu, Muhammad Rizal Soerono, Ayu Noorida Sri Ndaru Arthawati Sulfiani Sulfiani SUSI RAHMAWATI SUYONO Syahputra, Hidayat Syarifuddin Tandjung, Jonathan Tri Nugraha Budi Santosa Wa Ode Suharni Wijaya, Evelyn Wilson, Vanness Yohana Theresia Maria Astuti Zahara Meutia Zalukhu, Febius Zeanette Tiarma Lisbet