SempurKalerEco Park

Ecological park with rainwater harvesting system.

Year: 2023

Location: Bogor, Indonesia

Status: Concept, Competition submission

Role: Principal designer

Sempur Kaler Park which is located on the Ciliwung riverbank is designed to reuse rainwater, reduce rainwater runo , and increase retention and infiltration capacity.Thesitewithanarea2000sqmistransformed to a socially and environmentally sustainable neighbourhood park, which provides a meaningful space for recreation, environmental education, and social connections to the growing community.

The city of Bogor is nicknamed the ‘rainy city’ because of its high rainfall compared to surrounding cities such as Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi. This city has an average annual rainfall of around 3,5004,000 mm with the heaviest rainfall in December and January. Along with the development of urbanization in Bogor City, rainwater runo is often wasted directly in contaminated conditions through urban drainage to rivers. Rainwaterthat is not managed properlycan also cause flooding and damage to infrastructure in urban areas.

Brainstorming hand-drawing

Brief site analysis

Zoning diagram

Perspective drawing. This park divide in various spaces with various activity and function.

Rainwater harvesting system. The upper landscape in this park directs rainwater runo to be accommodated at the lower landscape.

Retention pond at the center of lower landscape. Enhancing biodiversitywith water body.

Aquatic playground. Besides as a playground, this space creates a nature educational experience forthe children.