ARCHITENSA
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Urban Living through Adaptive and Inclusi

BLITAR COFFEE HUB: A COFFEE DISTRIBUTION AND EDUCATION CENTER WITH A BIOMORPHIC ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH

Natasya Putri Cahyani (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Merdeka Malang)
Erna Winansih (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Merdeka Malang)
Adisti Safrilia (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Merdeka Malang)



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27 Feb 2025

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Blitar Coffee Hub is designed as a coffee distribution and education center that integrates economic, cultural, and community-based tourism functions. Originating from the significant potential of Arabica and Robusta coffee in Blitar, which has not been fully optimized in its distribution chain, this project provides an integrated hub that connects farmers, SMEs, tourists, and the community. The biomorphic architectural approach is applied to create organic spatial experiences inspired by natural forms, utilizing local materials such as bamboo, rattan, and wood as a manifestation of sustainability. The Coffee Hub is designed with three main functions: a post-harvest coffee distribution center, an educational facility that showcases the coffee journey from plantation to cup, and a tourism destination that also serves as an iconic architectural landmark of Blitar. Its presence is expected to strengthen Blitar’s identity as a coffee city, enhance the competitiveness of local SMEs, and create an inclusive and sustainable public space.

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Architectural Design Journal (ADJ) : ARCHITENSA, was first published (Volume 1 Number 1) in February 2025 by the Architecture Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Merdeka University of Malang. ARCHITENSA Journal is a periodical publication that showcases architectural design works, including ...