PEKANBARU RIVERFRONT CENTER

• Main Author: Raihane Aisya, Siti
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Subjects: Bangunan publik
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/32919
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Pekanbaru Riverfront Center is a public building located in the waterfront city district of Pekanbaru. In general, Pekanbaru Riverfront Center accommodates two main functions, transport function (ferry terminal) and commercial function (lifestyle center). The design process was started by collecting information about the site physical conditions, contexts, and also learning from precedents with similar case. The unique characteristics of the site with an edge that surrounds by the Siak River, and located on a visually exposed spot in the district, are some potency that will be explored in the design. The building is designed with terracing concept that can be used as an urban public space. The integration between the building and its surroundings is created with a continuous public space alongside the river. The design came with iconic image which is adapted from malay traditional architecture, that represents the image of riverfront district of Pekanbaru. On the other side, the building came with horizontality image and human scale design as the respond to its surroundings.