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ARSNET
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : 27770702     EISSN : 27770710     DOI : https://doi.org/10.7454/arsnet
ARSNET is a publication platform dedicated to creative exploration in design disciplines, from architecture, interior, and other spatial design discourses. It takes particular interest in the behind-the-scenes processes: the inquiries, experiments, trial and errors, and speculations, be it performed individually or collaboratively as part of professional or pedagogical design practices. The journal also seeks to investigate how such design processes are informed by its social, cultural, and environmental context, particularly (but not limited to) Asian countries. The journal is also interested in understanding how these processes apply in current times of technological advancements, exploring such creative processes in computational design practices and digital environments. Discussion of these creative processes must be theoretically engaged, creating a dialogue between academic discourse and design practice. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that address design exploration, which may include but not limited to creative processes that reinvent or manipulate existing design approaches, creative processes that reflect on the mechanisms of everyday objects or phenomena, or creative processes that question or speculate ideas that trigger design possibilities. Submissions in the form of project and book reviews and academic design project reflections are also welcomed, recognising the potentials of a multidisciplinary outlook and utilisation of mixed media within the design process. Scope of discipline: Architecture, Art and Design, Computational Design
Articles 60 Documents
Rethinking modularity as contextual design thinking Rony Gunawan Sunaryo; Bramasta Putra Redyantanu; Rony Gunawan Sunaryo
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i1.105

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This study aims to reflect and expand the notion of modularity in architectural design methods. The discussion about modular architecture is certainly familiar across architectural discourse; where its universality has been repeatedly challenged by the post-modern movement. The study aims to unpack and rethink the method and significance of modularity, not only as a means of repetition but as a contextual design response. The study generate reflection towards two lodge architecture design projects. The architecture of lodge provides complexities with regard to various programmatic needs, temporal occupation, quick construction processes, and often deep connection to the surrounding environment. This study examines four reflective concepts which expand the idea and method of modularity in architecture. First, the roof modules in lodge architecture promotes efficient spatial programs. Secondly, the use of modularity allows parallel operation of the building and the construction process. Thirdly, modularity enables construction of architecture as parts constructing the whole, creating connection between spatial scales. Fourth, modularity constructs the inside and outside experience, providing  connection with environmental context. This study offers a new perspective on repositioning and expanding modularity, not only as a means of repetition but also as a form of contextual design thinking.
In search of rules for creative design process Kristanti Dewi Paramita
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i1.109

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Architecture is driven by a set of rules which governs design actions and practices; which vary depending on the expected design objectives and intentions. The collection of articles in this ARSNET issue provides different perspectives that revisit the manifestation of rules in the design process. This edition highlights how rules do not only apply to form-making in the quest for beauty, nor it is limited to the social and cultural constraints that create a rather fixed and limited design manoeuvre. Through this issue's investigation of rules in design pedagogy and practice across contexts, some new objectives of rules in design are offered, demonstrating a more fluid and open manifestation of rules in the creative design process.
Arsitektur naratif Bajawa Flores berbasis sajak Su'i Uwi Rowa, Maria Angela; Asharhani, Imaniar Sofia; Hibrawan, Abdullah
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.101

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Tulisan ini mengulas tentang penerapan narasi sajak Su’i Uwi dalam proses perancangan proyek akademik arsitektur yang berlokasi di Bajawa, Flores. Sajak Su’i Uwi merupakan narasi asal usul etnis Bajawa yang dinyanyikan dalam salah satu prosesi Reba, suatu festival tahunan etnis tersebut. Studi ini mengangkat proyek perancangan resort sebagai upaya mendukung program destinasi wisata prioritas yang berlokasi pada Kabupaten Ngada, terutama berbagai area perkampungan tradisional  yang masih belum banyak dikunjungi. Wisatawan yang akan memulai rute perjalanan dari destinasi Labuan Bajo ke Ende maupun arah sebaliknya akan melewati Kota Bajawa, Ngada tersebut, sehingga meningkatkan relevansi studi ini. Pemahaman terkait narasi sajak Su’i Uwi merupakan bagian dari upaya pengembangan kota yang tidak hanya mengejar peningkatan ekonomi daerah namun juga mempertimbangkan aspek kebudayaan lokal. Studi ini membangun pemahaman terkait narasi sajak Su’i uwi berdasarkan studi literatur, wawancara dengan Mosalaki [tetua] suku pemilik lahan lokasi perencanaan resort di Late, dan observasi daerah setempat sebagai landasan penerapan pendekatan naratif dalam perancangan. Identifikasi mekanisme arsitektur naratif terkait struktur, framing, dan sequence yang dibangun dari sajak Su’i Uwi menjadi bagian dari pengembangan berbagai aspek perancangan resort tersebut. Pemahaman akan pemanfaatan narasi sajak Su’i Uwi dalam proses desain menjadi bagian dari eksplorasi perancangan naratif berbasis aspek lokalitas di masyarakat.   This paper examines the utilisation of the Su’i Uwi poetry as the basis of a narrative architectural exploration in Bajawa, Flores. The Su’i Uwi poetry is a narrative originated from the Bajawa ethnic group, which is sung during the Reba ceremonies, a form of annual festival of the area. This study develops the resort design project in support of the tourism destination program in the prioritised Ngada Regency, particularly in the traditional kampungs areas that have not been properly explored. This study is especially timely as travellers en route from Labuan Bajo to Ende, or vice versa, will pass through the town of Bajawa and require support from such resort facility. The utilisation of Su’i Uwi poetry is part of the development efforts that does not only pursue regional economic enhancement but also consider local aspects of culture. This study builds an understanding of the Su’i Uwi narrative through literature reviews, interviews with Mosalaki [the elders] of the land-owning tribe in Late, and field observations as the foundation to explore a narrative approach in architectural design. Identifying the mechanism of narrative architecture related to structure, framing, and sequence derived from the Su’i Uwi poetry expands the discussion of design based on the local culture of the community.
From words to worlds: Generative reconstruction of The Alchemist narratives Tan, Franseno Pujianto
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.106

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This paper explores the creative translation of narratives into atmospheric qualities of space using artificial intelligence (AI). The study transforms the textual descriptions of events based on the notable works of Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist into generative architectural representations. Exploration of prompts in text-to-image generative technologies is still defined by the description of forms and context instead of based on events. The study argues that utilising stories of events as prompts creates possibilities for a more enriching and evocative visual of architecture. This study utilises the Microsoft Bing Image Generator DALL-E 3 to generate images based on prompts derived from key events of The Alchemist. Nine particular events of The Alchemist novel are transformed into images, which are further transformed into AI-generated prompts. The study follows by regenerating the prompts into another set of images. The resulting AI-generated images reveal the potential of AI in creating architectural spaces that embody the atmospheric qualities of The Alchemist narratives, with varying degrees of details and nuances of the narrative events. Through annotating the generated forms, the contrast of lights, and the materiality of the generated images, the study creatively reconstructs the atmospheric qualities of The Alchemist events. In doing so, the study blurs the lines between textual and spatial storytelling, empowering the craft of meaningful and impactful spaces through the power of narrative. This paper highlights the potential of AI not just as a tool for visualisation but also as a catalyst for innovative and creative exploration in the design field.
Translating the narrative of tolerance in designing a museum environment Yaufik, Anggelia; Kusuma, Adriyan
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.110

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The study explores the design of a museum environment based on the narrative of 'tolerance.' Museums deliver in-depth and interactive messages through creating spatial experiences that provides information and engages visitor's emotions. This academic design study utilises the narrative architecture approach to compose and create holistic spatial flow that guide visitors through various sensory experiences. The design of the museum environment consists of five core spaces with different flows of sensorial narrative related to the experience of tolerance, named Susila, Sahayanda, Sabah, Sadrah, and Segianya. The sequence between spaces allows for a coherent and progressive narrative of tolerance, enabling visitors to feel a deep involvement from one space to another. Sensorially, manipulation and organisation of spatial scales bring different experiences of light, texture, sound, and visuals to create a comprehensive and memorable experience. The application of narrative architecture allows the museum environment to evolve, not only as a place to exhibit artefacts but also as a dynamic educational platform. It provides important information about the history of tolerance-related events and reflectively enriches how the visitors experience the space. Connections between the conveyed narrative of tolerance and the space create a vibrant experience of the overall museum environment.
The Consortium of Celestials: Cosmic objects equitable interactions Pravyana, Sekar Nabila Prajwalita Reka; Yatmo, Yandi Andri
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.113

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This speculative design study presents a provocative inquiry into the idea of an equitable society, addressed through the exploration of cosmic scale and celestial object interactions. The issues of injustice occurring in current society are influenced by the lack of access to resources and opportunities, where architecture also plays a part. Using a post-humanist approach, the study speculates on the scale of society, broadening the context of civilisation to develop an equitable society. The study creates a science narrative of a cosmic-scale civilisation as the basis of the architectural scheme between celestial objects in cosmic space that interacts in an equitable way. The narratives inform systems of architectural interactions that are designed to support an equitable life system, including communication, extraction, processing, and distribution of spatial and environmental resources. Five particular scenarios are outlined to demonstrate these interactions, from scenarios of resource exchange, climate calibration, and anticipation of destruction. This study demonstrates an important discussion on how design of an equitable society can be informed by the interactions between cosmic objects, systems, and resources. In doing so, this study introduces new narrative of architecture as a form of extraterrestrial built environment, expanding the current understanding of context and its environmental limitations.
The digital preservation of the Padley Mill as both heritage and knowledge Ren, Xiang; Doğan, Huriye Armağan
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.116

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Architecture is a form of tacit knowledge in which ideas can be learnt from the past, and that body of tacit knowledge can be recorded in order to give relevant guidance to today's productions. This methodological paper presents a timely reflection that seeks to document the digitisation of Padley Mill in the Grindleford Village of the U.K., which was the key design output and built heritage of the late British academic and architect Peter Blundell Jones. The paper starts with a brief review on the current developments on digital reality capture methods in architectural heritage studies, followed by the Padley Mill digital preservation case study via its three work stages utilising LiDAR data and photogrammetry data. It closes with a humanities echo after the historian-designer on the layering and storytelling of the historic environment. The distinction of this paper is it combines and enhances the digital visualisation and storytelling of endangered architectural heritage through 3D LiDAR scanning and digital photogrammetry, promoting further methodological debates in the digital preservation of architectural heritage.
The other narratives of architecture Paramita, Kristanti Dewi
ARSNET Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v4i2.127

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The other narrative of architecture expands possibilities of architectural design methods that pay attention to other temporalities, realities, and subjects of architecture. The collection of articles in this ARSNET issue provides investigations that revisit how narratives exist as the basis of architectural experience and design methods. Technological advancements create tools, platforms, and living needs that enable different ways of revealing, producing, and speculating architectural narratives. Through this issue's investigation of the other narratives, alternative situations of architecture are reconstructed.
Reconnecting the wetlands through non-discrete architecture Rahman, Aulia
ARSNET Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v5i2.159

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This design study explores non-discrete architecture as a form of architecture that connects nature and the built environment. Architecture often separates itself and its users from the natural setting, leading to environmental neglect and the gradual loss ofthe natural environment. The idea of non-discrete architecture focuses on how the relationship between humans and nature can be reconstructed by creating spatial layers that can actively participate in living processes. This study focuses on the neglected wetland environment in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. The inquiry begins by documenting the various experiences of nature in the area, from the abundance presence of wilderness and the dynamic water reflections of the wetlands. The study explores how such experience is captured through spatial boundaries such as roof structures and floor gaps. This study develops a form of low-tech pavilion that reconsiders the boundaries and how it is situated amidst the wetland landscapes. The project aims to bring a connection between the inside and the outside and captures the landscape dynamics, creating an animated interior of the space. In doing so, it fosters awareness of environmental beauty and renews appreciation for the wetland architecture that has been neglected.
Adaptive and inclusive seating design for transit-oriented interior Brisbhanuharto, Muhammad Daffa; Primayudha, Novrizal
ARSNET Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.7454/arsnet.v5i2.166

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As transit-oriented interiors increasingly evolve into complex commercial and social micro-environments and serve diverse user groups, seating design must respond beyond basic functionality to address the need for adaptation and inclusivity. This study explores adaptive and inclusive design strategies through the development of seating design in such a context. This research follows Liedtka's human-centred, iterative design process comprising stages such as empathy, definition, ideation, and prototyping in developing seating design for a transit-oriented interior at Canabeans Coffee, located within KCIC Halim High-Speed Rail Station, Jakarta. The design integrates ergonomic, aesthetic, and accessibility considerations while responding to contextual challenges of a high-density transit environment. The design study proposes a circular bench as a form of seating that promotes adaptation and inclusivity for such a context. The bench is conceived as a seating solution that gives a moment of pause for its users in navigating the interior. The circular arrangements are adaptable for various user needs, fostering social interaction. The proportion, details, and materials of the bench support various mobility needs and enhance their spatial experience. This study contributes to the discourse on adaptive and inclusive strategies in public furniture design, emphasising the importance of harmonising function, comfort, and social meaning in transit-oriented interiors.