Interior Design of Karawitan Concert Hall with Gamelan Theme in Surakarta
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The Karawitan Concert Hall with a Gamelan theme in Surakarta responds to two related problems: declining public appreciation of Karawitan arts among younger generations, and the absence of a dedicated space in Surakarta that supports its recreational, educational, and economic appreciation. The design was developed using Pamudji Suptandar's interior design method, structured across three stages—Input, Synthesize, and Output—in which field and digital data on site conditions, user needs, and spatial requirements were collected, processed, and translated into a design response. To engage younger audiences, the interior design uses gamelan instruments as its central theme, expressed both functionally and decoratively across the building's spaces, while spatial and structural elements are arranged to support interactive, educational use. This theme is expressed through a Post-Modern architectural style, selected for the expressive freedom of its core principles—Form Follows Emotion, stylistic plurality, and complexity and contradiction—which align closely with the spontaneity and emotional character of Karawitan music. Acoustic design further prioritizes the natural, unamplified sound of gamelan instruments through architectural treatments such as absorber and reverberation panels. Together, these design decisions are intended to elevate the cultural standing of Karawitan arts, provide artists with a quality performance environment, and offer a transferable model for future performing arts venues.
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