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JANGKAR TIKOLO
Design Background
Landmark location
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Horizontally, the mass of the monument is elevated to represent a linkage between humans and their creator (Mori Kraeng). Due to the location is the highest point, visitors who arrive there will be greeted with beautiful landscape. The mass of supporting buildings are placed to yield to the formation of natural contours and united with circular circulation that captures the beauty of nature in full extent.
Landmark as the focal point is located on the highest terrain. The entrance of the landmark building refers to sun’s axis.
The building masses are integrated with land’s elevation to reduce intervention towards land’s limestone characteristics.
Viewing deck designed to enable 360o view.
The materials are inspired by buildings that have survived for hundreds of years, such as stone, wood, and thatch in order to create a distinctive floristry atmosphere. This combination also aims to preserve the values of Flores which have developed for a long time that can encourage local workers to participate in the construction. These materials are then combined with more contemporary materials such as concrete and steel.
Connectivity & Programming
Connectivity
Curvature as one of the features that Eastern Nusa Tenggara houses have was made as connection among the integrated areas. Not only it has philosophical value that is maintaining less obstructive natural flow, it also creates an experience that brings uniqueness to the tourism hub.
General roof concept consists of 3 layers; thatch as cover in combination with glass skylight, insulation to respond the climatic tropical heat, and timber structure.
The siteplan represents combination between round elements with rectangular elements. Rounded shape is used in designing public spaces, such as reception plaza, viewing deck, stage and circulation. Meanwhile the rectangular shape is used in covered area, such as museum, cultural center, office, and display area.
Axonometry 1 : Museum & Multifunction Room
Axonometry 2 : Cultural Center
