Arsitektur Kolaboratif Biophilic untuk Generasi Z di Kota Tropis: Studi Kasus Kota Makassar
Keywords:
Mental health, Collaboration center, Makassar, Generation Z, Biophilic Design, Urban Architecture, Collaborative Space, Sustainable DesignAbstract
ABSTRAK
Generasi Z menghadapi tantangan psikologis dan sosial yang signifikan di lingkungan perkotaan, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan tekanan kesehatan mental yang diperparah oleh saturasi digital dan keterbatasan interaksi sosial yang otentik. Sebagai respons terhadap kondisi ini, studi ini mengusulkan desain Gen-Z Collaboration Center di Kota Makassar, Indonesia, dengan menggunakan prinsip-prinsip arsitektur biophilic. Melalui metode deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini mengintegrasikan analisis tapak, kajian pustaka, dan studi kasus komparatif untuk merumuskan desain yang menyatukan fungsionalitas spasial dengan elemen alam. Desain yang dihasilkan terdiri dari tiga zona inti—kesehatan mental, kreativitas, dan kewirausahaan—yang disusun dalam tata ruang radial dan terinspirasi secara simbolik dari tanda baca semicolon. Fitur utama meliputi pencahayaan alami, taman vertikal, fitur air, material organik, serta ruang fleksibel dan adaptif yang mendorong ketahanan emosional, koneksi sosial, dan kehidupan kota yang berkelanjutan. Dengan menerapkan pola desain biophilic dari Terrapin Bright Green, pusat ini tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai ruang kolaboratif, tetapi juga sebagai ekosistem penyembuhan dalam konteks urban. Penelitian ini berkontribusi terhadap praktik desain perkotaan dengan menawarkan model arsitektur publik yang berpusat pada generasi muda, berkelanjutan, dan responsif secara psikologis di kota-kota tropis.
ABSTRACT
Generation Z faces significant psychological and social challenges in urban environments, particularly related to mental health stressors exacerbated by digital saturation and limited authentic social interaction. In response, this study proposes the design of a Gen-Z Collaboration Center in Makassar, Indonesia, using biophilic architectural principles. Employing a qualitative descriptive methodology, the study integrates site analysis, literature review, and comparative case studies to formulate a design that merges spatial functionality with natural elements. The resulting design consists of three core zones—mental wellness, creativity, and entrepreneurship—structured through a radial layout and symbolically inspired by the semicolon. Key features include natural lighting, vertical gardens, water features, organic materials, and flexible, adaptive spaces that promote emotional resilience, social connection, and sustainable urban living. By applying Terrapin Bright Green's biophilic design patterns, the center serves not only as a collaborative environment but also as a healing urban ecosystem. This research contributes to urban design practices by offering a youth-centered, sustainable, and psychologically responsive public architecture model for tropical cities.
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