Tasik Creative and Innovation Center design by SHAU is an example of a ?socio-climatic? design strategy specifically tailored to the context of West Java, Indonesia. It was commissioned by former Governor Ridwan Kamil to support emerging creative communities and individual artists in Tasikmalaya, a vibrant city with approximately 733,000 inhabitants, located 120km Southeast of Bandung and known for its weaving craftsmanship.
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Tasik Creative and Innovation Center’s design requirements
Tasik Creative and Innovation Center is situated in the Dadaha sports complex, which is famous for its stadium, the visitors of which mostly are the locals. One of the design requirements was to keep the parking lot that was already there. The auditorium and exhibition spaces being at the elevation is the design decision that allows the parking at the ground level. Thus, it is possible to design a public staircase that is grand and overlooks a public plaza. ©️ Andreaswidi
The plaza is located at the Southwestern side of the main entrance and will be displaying a collection of contemporary, local, and outdoor sculptures. The staircase is also a covered, semi-outdoor seating area that can be used for different things like meetings, live music, and discussions.
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Designed as a tropical cultural building, Tasik Creative and Innovation Center and Innovation Center incorporates balconies, terraces, and semi-outdoor spaces, inviting visitors to...