Penelitian dan PKM Unggulan

The development of this virtual museum was a collaborative project of lecturers and students as an effort to create learning media about Indonesia’s cultural identity and history. This was practiced-based research that culminated in the creation of a high-fidelity prototype. Design thinking was used to realize ideas by considering existing problems. The empathize and define stages were conducted on 33 high school students to find out students’ insights about museums and their experiences in real or virtual museums. Visualization of objects with 3D photogrammetric techniques was used to achieve a realistic impression and a more immersive feeling. The museum also features audiovisuals, infographics, motion graphics, and animated objects. This prototype was tested directly on 12 students who were divided into three user groups, namely mobile phones, laptops, and VR. Mobile users experienced problems in accessing this museum, while laptop users managed to access the museum and had a very positive reaction. VR users felt a much more emotional experience. The test of a prototype in a school has shown that such a virtual museum will be attractive and engaging for students and schools, especially in remote areas, and should be further developed.

Indonesia memiliki lebih dari 1.700 warisan budaya yang perlu dilestarikan, namun survei menunjukkan hanya sekitar 50% generasi muda merasa bangga dengan budayanya. Fenomena ini menjadi tanda perlunya pendekatan inovatif dalam pelestarian budaya, salah satunya melalui museum metaverse seperti MUMAIN. Museum ini menawarkan pengalaman virtual yang imersif dan memungkinkan akses lintas batas geografis tanpa hambatan fisik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode usability testing dengan pendekatan evaluasi heuristik, observasi, dan wawancara mendalam untuk menganalisis efektivitas desain UI/UX MUMAIN. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa MUMAIN berhasil menyediakan antarmuka yang intuitif dan menarik, sehingga mendekati pengalaman museum fisik. Selain itu, platform ini terbukti mampu meningkatkan keterlibatan pengguna, terutama generasi muda yang akrab dengan teknologi digital. Namun, kendala berupa keterbatasan teknologi ditemukan pada perangkat dengan spesifikasi rendah, yang menghambat jangkauan pengguna secara maksimal. Kesimpulannya, museum metaverse seperti MUMAIN memiliki potensi besar untuk melestarikan budaya Indonesia secara digital, meskipun diperlukan pengembangan lebih lanjut pada aksesibilitas, fleksibilitas navigasi, dan kualitas pengalaman pengguna.   Kata kunci: museum metaverse, desain,UI/UX, pelestarian budaya

Menghadirkan gambaran kehidupan nyata, dengan karakteristiknya yang dapat melampaui ruang dan waktu dan menggambarkan semangat zaman saat film tersebut diproduksi—film dapat berdampak mempengaruhi relasi sosial dan gaya hidup  masyarakat  Indonesia;  termasuk  di  dalamnya,  juga  memberikan pengetahuan  dan pemahaman  budaya  selaras  zamannya.  Berlatar  belakang narasi kultural Jawa pada awal abad ke-20 yang mengangkat tentang Pesugihan Kandang Bubrah, Garin Nugroho membuat film “Setan Jawa” sebagai sebuah film bisu hitam putih berpendekatan sinematik-orkestra. Sebagai sebuah film seni dengan gaya sinematik khas Garin Nugroho, tidak hanya di Indonesia, film “Setan Jawa” berhasil memikat penonton di berbagai dunia, mulai dari Australia, Jepang, Perancis,  dan  Belanda.  Pada  setiap  pertunjukan  dan/atau  pemutaran  filmnya, “Setan Jawa” kerap kali mengangkat seni pertunjukan khas negara di mana film tersebut diputar, sebagai salah satu bagian yang berkolaborasi dengan unsur tradisi Indonesia (khususnya Jawa) yang diangkat menjadi latar narasi pada film “Setan Jawa”. Dengan metode studi kasus dan analisis dokumen, tujuan penelitian kualitatif ini adalah mengidentifikasi potensi keberpaduan teknologi film, seni, musik tradisi, dan orkestra, menghadirkan beragam mode komunikasi literatif; dengan asumsi bahwa keberagaman visual yang didukung dengan multiliterasi berpotensi sebagai saluran komunikasi budaya. Dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa sebagai film seni yang dihadirkan dengan pendekatan sinematik-orkestra, potensi multiliterasi  film “Setan Jawa” membuka ruang artistik sekaligus saluran komunikasi global  dengan  tetap  berpijak  pada  unsur  glokal,  yang  dapat menguatkan identitas kultural di era digital. Sebagai saluran komunikasi budaya, secara tidak langsung, bentuk film seperti “Setan Jawa” berpotensi berkontribusi terhadap rekontekstualisasi dan representasi nilai-nilai ideologi bangsa.

Marine debris is a severe environmental problem in Indonesia. Plastic waste and other waste that pollute the oceans harm the ecosystem and endanger human health. Raising public awareness of this problem requires an effective and engaging approach. One possible solution is using augmented reality (AR) technology in interactive art exhibitions. The purpose of this study is to develop an AR-based interactive art exhibition that can increase public understanding and awareness of the impacts of marine debris. Through digital illustrations, AR animations, and even collaboration with renowned artist Red Miller Blood, exhibition visitors are directly involved in understanding the problem and finding creative solutions.

This paper discusses the formal and symbolic aesthetic meaning of the Al Jabbar Grand Mosque, a new mosque in Bandung, Indonesia, designed by Ridwan Kamil. Like Ridwan Kamil's previous works, the Al Jabbar mosque in Bandung has a contemporary design. The general concept of the architect in designing this mosque has been published in the mass media, and the public already knows the design idea of the mosque. However, there are still features within the mosque that need to be described and analyzed so that the general public can understand the architect's intention. This paper proposes answers through interpretation methods with a descriptive analysis approach to understand the symbolic meaning of the new features of the mosque. The symbolic aesthetic used in the analysis uses symbolic aesthetics from the culture of the Sundanese people, one of the ethnic groups in Indonesia, which is geographically the cultural background where the mosque was built. The analysis found that the meaning the mosque forms, apart from having a bond of meaning with the mosque, also has a bond of meaning with the local culture. The architect made it differently with the spirit of novelty to enrich Islamic architecture and design treasures.

The development of cities in Indonesia must be connected to the role of the Dutch colonial government. Cities were built from an indigenous village by creating a grid pattern to divide the village into residential blocks with the traditional market as the center. The Chinese, as immigrants, had no choice of work other than being traders. Currently, in Pasar Baru, the first commercial area in Bandung, Chinese-style shophouses are still recognizable, and some have been designated cultural heritage buildings. Unfortunately, some more are no longer intact, split into several units, or transformed into other shophouses. This study aims to show how Chinese society has continued to trade as tradition and how the shophouse as a legacy has adapted. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative using several case studies. From survey observations, it can be seen that the transformation of shophouses begins with the division of shophouses in a transverse direction so that each unit still has road access to continue the trading tradition. The success of the descendant's continued tradition has made Pasar Baru the most prominent trading center in Bandung and serves other cities around Bandung.

Land issues present a multifaceted challenge owing to its status as a long-term investment and the subject of conflicting interests, particularly within traditional village settings. Factors such as population growth, alterations in customary land usage, and external development encroachment pose significant challenges. A research inquiry conducted within Kanekes Settlement, a community belonging to the Baduy tribe, endeavors to elucidate the genesis and attendant issues pertaining to village expansion and potential decline. This research will enhance academic knowledge and offer valuable insights to policymakers, thereby supporting the sustainability of traditional villages. The investigation adopts a qualitative approach with an ethnographic methodology involving on-site direct observation, visual documentation, sketching, note-taking, and interviews conducted between 2021 and 2023. The birth process of a village within the Baduy context comprises three primary stages: 1) the proposal stage, 2) the developmental stage, and 3) the inauguration stage. Conversely, no explicit provisions or ceremonial procedures exist concerning the cessation of a village. Villages may become abandoned due to various factors, including but not limited to 1) economic hardship, 2) leadership transition following the death of a leader, 3) dwindling population, and 4) natural disasters.

Cultural heritage conceptually addresses the conservation of physical and non-physical dimensions. Heritage conservation generally intends to create pleasant spatial experiences and socio-culturally friendly living environments while accommodating contemporary needs. Conservation frameworks for protecting urban fabric driven by physical authenticity and expert judgment need to pay increased attention to public-based assessment experiences to improve people’s perspectives on the quality of urban historic areas. The notions of inclusive conservation posit that community understanding is essential for appreciating historic urban areas due to various social, cultural, historical, and political conditions. According to public narratives and perspectives, this study describes the types of urban historic districts perceived as attractive. The investigation uses the qualitative method to analyze data from 170 participants obtained through an online questionnaire and content analysis methods with open, axial, and selective coding. The findings reveal that from the public perspective of environmental quality assessment, historic districts are categorized under three types according to attractiveness. Three types of historic areas are vibrant, relaxing, and dull districts. As such, the study emphasizes the importance of human sensory experience in urban planning and design and its consequences for urban heritage conservation.

The development of digital technology in the past two decades has a major impact on various sectors including architecture and construction. In Indonesia, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), which began to be known around 1990-1994 as a tool in drawing, had pros and cons compared to manual drawing methods. In line with the emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology towards the beginning of 2000. BIM also experienced a period of pros and cons like when CAD was first present. The presence of a parametric-based design method then seems to reverse the drawing method that has been known by computer users as a drawing tool. However, the world of practitioners, which is moving faster, requires universities to always make adjustments to the needs of competence through the courses offered, and students as the main object in the world of architectural education are required to keep abreast of the latest technological developments. This paper tries to examine the comparison of the methods of drawing aids for students, by examining the majority of software used by final year students. The results of this study can then be used as input for the curriculum team in improving the curriculum in the Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung architecture program.

Sentra tahu Cibuntu, permukiman pemasok tahu di Bandung Raya, dapat dikategorikan sebagai permukiman informal karena terbentuk secara spontan akibat perkembangan infrastruktur jalan nasional di Kota Bandung. Penetapan permukiman biasa menjadi sebuah sentraberdampak positif terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi kota. Di sisi lain, tingginya kebutuhan hunian bagi pekerja sentra tahu menjadi permasalahan yang baru yang berakibat pada pola pertumbuhan permukiman yang semakin tidak terencana. Pola ruang pada permukiman informal perlu diidentifikasi sebagai tolak ukur perkiraan arah perkembangan permukiman di masa yang akan datang. Dengan begitu, perancang dapat menentukan strategi desain kawasan sebagai upaya meningkatkan kualitas permukiman informal. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan space syntaxuntuk menganalisis integrationpada peta axial sentra tahu Cibuntu. Data primer diperoleh melalui observasi lapangan yang dikombinasikan dengan pemetaan hasil citra satelit. Data hasil pemetaan diproses menggunakan softwareDepthMapX sehingga menghasilkan peta axial yang menunjukkan nilai integrationpada lingkungan permukiman. Hasil analisis sintaksis dikombinasikan dengan hasil observasi lapangan sehingga didapatkan gambaran dari fungsi bangunan, aktivitas, serta karakteristik lingkungannya.Nilai integrationyang semakin rendah diinterpretasikan sebagai rendahnya aksesibilitas pada area hunian sehingga penghuni memiliki kerentananyang tinggi terhadap keamanan dan keselamatan, keterbatasan infrastruktur, dan rendahnya kualitas kesehatan penghuni.Hasil dari temuan ini dapat digunakan oleh perancang sebagai pertimbangan dalam mendesain kawasan permukiman yang inklusif dan berkelanjutan dalam bentuk desain yang inovatif.   Kata kunci: Permukiman; informal; space syntax; integration; pola ruang

Corkseat & Corkpillow Series merupakan seri produk interior yang dihasilkan dari eksplorasi bahan kain corkwood yang biasa ditemukan pada industri sepatu lokal di Bandung. Tujuan dari eksplorasi material ini adalah untuk menghasilkan produk interior bernilai jual yang dapat memberikan persepsi unik bagi pengguna dengan memanfaatkan konsep surface mimicry, yaitu membuat sebuah produk yang terlihat seperti benda lain, namum memiliki fungsi dan sensasi yang berbeda. Eskplorasi meliputi pemahaman terhadap material, sketsa, desain, pembuatan mock-up hingga produksi. Corkseat merupakan pengembangan lebih jauh dari Cork Pillow Series yang sebelumnya sudah dipasarkan terlebih dahulu dan telah diliput di media telivisi. Corkseat dibuat berdasarkan hasil penelitian "Pemanfaatan Kain Corkwood untuk Pembuatan Fasilitas Duduk 'Corkseat' Berkonsep Surface Mimicry" dari hibah PDPI Itenas Bandung 2019.