ANALYSIS OF ADAPTIVE REUSE BUILDING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLCASE STUDY: BOJONGSOANG HOUSING ESTATE, BANDUNG DISTRICT

• Main Author: Tanzillah, Nury
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/83489
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The application of adaptive reuse in transforming residential buildings into early childhood school environments faces significant challenges. The design of learning space facilities often does not fully meet the required standards, with limited space and a lack of attention to specific aspects that support child development, becoming obstacles in the learning process. The Bojongsoang Housing Estate in Bandung Regency has several kindergartens that apply the concept of adaptive reuse. This study aims to evaluate the extent to which early childhood school buildings with an adaptive reuse approach meet the standards and principles of child-friendly interior design and assess the building's support for early childhood developmental tasks. The research method utilized field observation techniques, in-depth interviews with principals, teachers, staff, and parents from six different schools, as well as questionnaires filled out by 20 respondents, including key stakeholders in education in these schools. Additionally, the research involved Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with three experts, including two architects and one interior designer specialized in early childhood schools. The results of this study show that the emphasis of adaptive reuse depends on the existing conditions of the buildings in early childhood schools, leading to shortcomings in meeting child-friendly interior design standards. These deficiencies include aspects of safety, comfort, accessibility, and support for children's cognitive, social, and motor development. Adaptive reuse buildings for early childhood schools focus on two aspects: new interior-old exterior and integrated filling, resulting in design compromises that meet functional needs but do not fully adhere to government standards.