ARCHITECTURE
Portfolio.
CURATED WORKS 2022-2024
Aditiya Rifani
About.
My name is Aditiya Rifani, a fresh graduate with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Bandung Institute of Technology. I have a strong interest in explorative and contextual design. I envisioned architecture as something that has room for both imagination and reality. While imagination opens opportunity for design to always be innovative, reality will make sure that the design will have a functional result and positive impact on its surroundings. To make it happen, I will combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills to contribute effectively to architectural projects and also continuously seek new knowledge and skills that are required in this field.
EDUCATION.
Bandung Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architecture GPA 3.56/4.00 (149 Credits)
SMAN Modal Bangsa Aceh Science Major
WORK EXPERIENCE.
Architecture Internship at Pioneer Architect
Collaborated in an architecture team of ten in developing design and producing multiple architectural drawings for a total of 6 projects, designed 5+ room interiors and visualized it using SketchUp, prepared 20+ construction drawings using AutoCAD consist of architectural, structural, detail, and MEP drawings.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Name. Aditiya Rifani
Birthdate. 25 October 2002 Phone. +62 888 0774 4593 Email. adit.rifani25@gmail.com Issuu. issuu.com/aditiyarifani
Head of Media and Information Division at Aceh Cultural Unit (UKA-ITB)
March 2022 - March 2023
Led a team of five in managing organization’s media and information system, provided guidance for information distribution system for both internal and external needs, designed and curated 70+ contents to publish at organization social media, proofread contents and designed layout for official website of the organization.
Staff of Human Resources Management Division at Architecture Student Organization (IMA-Gunadharma ITB)
Collaborated in a team of six in managing human resources matter within the organization, observed performance of other divisions, recorded member’s performance in every event and activity, prepared evaluation documents for organization’s administrator and member twice annually. April 2022 - Februar y 2023
Scriptwriter of Movie Hour Podcast at Radio Kampus ITB
Collaborated in a team of four in producing 5+ episode of podcast, initiated movie theme to be reviewed on the podcast, created and proofread scripts used in podcast broadcasts, designed publication contents to promote the podcasts on social media. July 2021 - Januar y 2022
anguage. Indonesian Native English Fluent Software. SketchUp Proficient Revit Intermediate Rhino Beginner Grasshopper Beginner
Enscape Proficient
Vray Intermediate
D5 Beginner
AutoCAD Proficient
Figma Proficient
Adobe Photoshop-Intermediate
Adobe Illustrator-Intermediate
ANGAN.
A Place to Repair and Prepare
Year. 2024
Area. 14650 m²
Location. Aceh, Indonesia
Project Type. Final Project
Typology. Safe House and Opportunity Center
In most cases of domestic violence and sexual abuse, survivors generally experience difficulties both during the treatment process and afterwards because they are not yet emotionally and financially independent. Therefore, safe house and opportunity center projects are proposed as a solution to this problem. The safe house facility is used to help survivors during case handling and recovery by providing temporary accommodation. Meanwhile, opportunity center is used to empower survivors so they can be independent when they return to their normal lives.
“Angan” is a word in Indonesian that means “Hope”. Just like its name, this facility was meant to create a new hope for women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Aceh. This facility wanted to give a hope and chance to the survivors, not just to heal, but also to have a better life once they are ready to go back to their normal lives.
Repair. Prepare.
“A place to repair something you never meant to broke.”
Safe houses function is to help victims during case handling and healing process, it aims to provide temporary accommodation as well as recovery space for women and children survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Aceh.
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“Now let’s prepare to live without having to be broken again”
The opportunity center aims to provide new opportunities and hope for women and children survivors of violence as an effort to prepare them to be mentally and financially independent for a better life in the future.
MASS EVOLUTION.
Shape.
Circular shape was chosen with intention to enhance the impression of protection and enclosure.
Public and Private.
The southern mass is divided into two sections, with the south side being used as a public building.
Multiple Units.
Each mass is divided into two or three units, and the gaps between them will be used as open spaces.
Separate Zones.
Considering Islamic law applied in the project location, a new mass was added to separate womenonly and mixed-gender accommodation.
The residential mass divided into five curved-shape mass with inward orientation, likewise with the public building mass.
Complete.
The separated-mass are made connected with each other, so the users circulation can be facilitated and the whole design united harmoniously.
Curve.
garden.
House. 4 unit bedroom with 2 person capacity and 2 bedroom with 5 person capacity.
Facilities. Ward, linen room, and staff room.
Center. Classroom.
Public Facilities. Doctor consultation room, psychiatry consultation room, physical therapy room, and public toilet.
Opportunity Center. Library, media room, prayer room, and public toilet.
Safe House. Playroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and 4 unit bedroom with 2 person capacity.
Public Facilities. Lobby and administration, law consultation room, daycare, and service area.
Opportunity Center. Lobby, staff and volunteers room, exhibition room, marketplace area, and hall.
Safe House.
Roof
Opportunity
Public
Safe
Sun and Shadow.
The longer sides of the site face east and west so they get intense sun exposure, therefore trees were added as buffers and to create shadows.
Building Zonation.
To ensure user safety, public buildings are placed on the outermost side of the site adjacent to the most dense road, while residential areas are hidden behind those buildings.
Passive Cooling Strategy.
The site's climate conditions tend to be windy can become a potential for natural ventilation, so the design is made with lots of open space between buildings.
Permeable Facade.
The roster is used as a second skin facade on the side of the opportunity center building facing the roadway to give permeable view, so that the privacy, security, and comfort of users are maintained, but not massively closed which can give the impression of isolation.
View from the Site.
The best view from the site feature a river and rows of trees that can create a therapeutic atmosphere, so the residential area is made facing this area. The design is also equipped with a roof garden to enjoy the ambience.
Entrance Placement.
The entrance is placed on the south side of the site, facing the most dense road, to facilitate visitor access.
CONCEPT.
SECURITY
Territoriality.
The building is made with an inward curve shape to create a sense of security and enclosure. Hedges are used as fences to avoid the impression of isolation.
THERAPEUTIC Being Away.
The design displays a new atmosphere that is different from housing in general, to avoid the emergence of memories of the victim's past trauma.
THERAPEUTIC Fascination.
Each space has various designs and architectural elements so the residents can enjoy a varied and interesting ambience.
SOCIAL Nested Layers.
Public spaces are created with varying social levels so that the victims can gradually adjust the use of public spaces to their social comfort zone.
THERAPEUTIC Green Elements.
The application of roof gardens, vegetation, and green spaces is done to create comfortable and therapeutic environments.
SECURITY Surveillance.
The building facade that faced the center area used many glass openings for surveillance purposes. Meanwhile, folded windows and a roster wall are used on the private area or the side that faces the outer area.
SOCIAL
Allowing for Unplanned Activities.
This facility also had spaces with flexible use characteristics, like an amphitheater, a hall, and other outdoor spaces.
SOCIAL
Challenging Spatial Expectations. Outdoor spaces are made diverse so that the resulting activities and spatial experiences also vary for each space used by the users.
THERAPEUTIC
Blue Elements.
The potential view and noise from the river are used as therapeutic elements for the victims.
The design also used a fountain and pond.
SECURITY
Target Hardening.
Public building placed on the outermost part facing the main road to protect residential areas. The spatial arrangement is also created by placing the more public spaces on the ground floor, while the more private areas are on the upper floors.
SECURITY Access Control. Entrance and exit are located at one point, so access from outside can be controlled easily.
TRANSPARENT OPENING. Transparent Facade
FOLDED WINDOW. Flexible Opening
CONCRETE. Blocking Facade
ASPHALT SHINGLE. Blocking Roof
BRICK WALL. Blocking Facade
THE URBAN.
Redefinition of City Life
Year. 2023
Area. 7250 m²
Location. West Java, Indonesia
Project Type. Academic Project - 7th Semester Typology. Mixed-Use
More than 50% of the world's population lives in urban areas; this number is expected to increase alongside the flow of urbanization. However, the reality of life in urban areas is not as beautiful as many people's expectations. Although many people choose to urbanize in hopes of improving their quality of life, the reality of city life is often characterized by low-quality conditions. This is due to population growth that is not balanced with contextual and sustainable development planning. As a result, problems like land limitations, accessibility issues, environmental conditions, and social interactions are continuously getting worse.
This situation is what initiated this project. The design of this project aims to redefine city life so that it returns to the initial expectations of people when they decided to live in urban areas, which is to improve their quality of life. In addition to improving the life quality of its users, this building is also expected to play a part in improving the overall condition of the city.
ISSUES.
Mobility and Connectivity.
Every person has different activities and needs, so they must mobilize every time. In a dense area, a person can spend hours just to get from one place to other places.
Exhausting
Social Interaction.
Humans are social creatures who have a tendency to interact with each other. The lack of open space can hinder interaction between urban residents, causing many people to feel isolated.
Environmental Quality.
The quality of the environment can be the key to improving someone's quality of life. After a busy day, they can heal themselves just by being in a comfortable environment.
MASS EVOLUTION.
The L-shaped mass was used to maximize natural lighting and views in every part of the building.
The first 2 floors of the building are used for commercial purposes, while the floors above are used for residential and office space.
The mass of the residential area has a stepped shape with the aim to provide open space on each residential floor.
SITE RESPONSE.
Building Orientation.
Cibadak street is a one-way road with the flow from east to west. To create a welcoming impression for users, the L shape of the building mass is made to face the direction of incoming vehicles.
Landscape Strategy.
The design implemented a lot of green space and used various types of plants to avoid the impression of aridity due to the conditions around the site, which lacks green areas.
Slanted Facade.
The site condition that has longer sides facing east and west can cause the building to be exposed to excessive sunlight. Therefore, the strategy of adding balconies with a slanted orientation is carried out to ensure thermal comfort in the residential unit.
Merging Road.
The roads on the east and west sides of the site are quite small, so we merged them with a new road to ease access for fire engines.
Entrance and Exit.
The building entrance and exit are placed on the side of the site facing Cibadak Street, which is the most frequently used road around the site.
DESIGN STRATEGY.
Mobility and Connectivity.
The building has a mixed-use typology and includes commercial, office, and residential functions, making user mobility more efficient.
Social Interaction.
On each residential floor there is a shared space to facilitate residents building relationships around the neighborhood.
Environmental Quality.
In each residential unit, there is a balcony that can be planted with creeper plants.
Social Interaction and Environmental Quality.
There is a courtyard in the middle of the commercial area as a public space and to maximize natural lighting in the commercial area.
Mobility and Connectivity.
The building has several entrances from the surrounding pedestrian paths to facilitate user access.
Social Interaction and Environmental Quality.
The largest open space in the building is a roof garden, which can be accessed by both residents and visitors to exercise, socialize, or just enjoy the atmosphere around the building.
Environmental Quality.
Parking for users and visitors is provided in the basement area to avoid illegal parking that disrupts the visual quality of the environment.
Environmental Quality.
Secondary skin on residential units is used to avoid excessive sunlight, which can disrupt thermal comfort.
Social Interaction.
Balconies on residential units allowed unintentional interactions between residents to happen.
Social Interaction.
This building also provides several public facilities such as a pool, gym, co-working space, and neighborhood hub for its residents.
Social Interaction and Environmental Quality.
On some of the residential floors, there are roof gardens that can be used by surrounding residents to interact with each other or enjoy the surrounding atmosphere.
Social Interaction.
The commercial area used many large and transparent openings with the aim of attracting visitors.
Environmental Quality.
To protect pedestrians from vehicle fumes and excessive heat, a row of trees is planted next to the pedestrian path as a buffer.
Mobility and Connectivity.
The building is surrounded by a pedestrian path connecting all areas around the building.
Environmental Quality.
The design used blue elements to provide a therapeutic atmosphere for users.
PASUPATI COMMUNITY CENTER.
Thriving from Underneath
Year. 2023
Area. 2500 m²
Location. West Java, Indonesia
Project Type. Academic Project - 6th Semester Typology. Community Center
This project design explores how the design process can transform a previously worthless space into a meaningful place with a place-making approach. The initiation of this project began with an awareness of the current condition, where many spaces are neglected and eventually forgotten.
One of the spaces that is often neglected is the remaining space under the massive viaduct structure; this space is neglected because it is considered no longer valuable. However, the question arises, "What actually makes a space have value? Is it because of what is already in there? Or maybe because of what can be created in there?" By changing the perception that a space is not only valuable because of what it is but also because of the possibilities of what it can be. This wasted space that is no longer valuable can be utilized as a much more meaningful place and can have a positive impact on the environment and encourage the surrounding community to thrive.
ISSUES.
Security.
Situated beneath a massive viaduct structure, the site is dark and difficult to monitor; also, its location is directly adjacent to the road, making security one of the issues that had to be resolved in the design of this building.
Universal Design.
The community center must be able to facilitate every user from various age groups, genders, backgrounds, and conditions. Therefore, universal design is an important aspect to consider in the design process.
Social Interaction.
Collaboration between each social element is needed to develop a thriving community. It can be started by reviving social interaction in the community. Therefore, a space that can facilitate social interaction is needed in this building.
Environmental Quality.
The site located beneath a massive viaduct creates an unfavorable situation for the environment, leading to several issues that can disrupt user comfort, including inadequate natural lighting, thermal discomfort, and exposure to vehicle smoke, noise, and fine dust.
CONCEPT.
Security.
The building is made with an inward orientation to give an enveloping impression, and the outer facade is made more enclosed to maintain the privacy and security of users while carrying out their activities.
Universal Design.
Security.
User activities are gathered towards the inside or center of the building; thus, the activity area is protected by buildings on the outer edge of the site.
Social Interaction.
The community center is a public building that needs to be inclusive for the entire community. Therefore, the design used a ramp element to
Environmental Quality.
The building s landscape design uses trees and shrubs that can help control thermal conditions on the site and improve the air quality around the building.
To enhance interaction between users, many of the space programs in this building consist of shared activity spaces and open spaces that are also used together.
Security.
To make surveillance easier, the building facade that faces the inner area where users carry out activities uses many transparent openings. The surveillance can also be carried out by fellow users with the presence of
Social Interaction.
Environmental Quality.
A pool is placed in the middle of the public space on the ground floor; it aims to bring in a natural atmosphere and help control thermal comfort on hot days.
To maintain user interest in activities and interactions, each area of the building is made to vary, with different points of attraction in each area.
Environmental Quality.
The building facade has a louvred shape and is composed of small windows that can be adjusted in their opening size; thus, the facade can maintain privacy needs while also allowing natural lighting and air to get into the building.
KARST CITATAH VISITOR CENTER.
Stone Among the Stones
Year. 2022 Area. 1200 m²
Location. West Java, Indonesia
Project Type. Academic Project - 5th Semester Typology. Visitor Center
Karst is a landscape formed by the dissolution of rocks, creating caves, springs, and other rock structures. In West Java, there is a karst famous for its ecological and geological value called Karst Citatah. However, over time its condition has become increasingly concerning due to irresponsible exploitation. If this condition continues, it will be a threat to this important natural treasure. Therefore, it was suggested to make Karst Citatah a geopark with the aim of supporting the conservation of the nature of this place while facilitating the development of natural sciences.
To strengthen this plan, a visitor center is needed as a supporting facility for the Karst Citatah Geopark. A visitor center is a building located at a specific attraction to provide information and education for visitors about its location. Because it stands in a location with strong natural characteristics, the design form must pay close attention to its harmony with the surroundings so that it can act to complete nature beautifully.
“Learning through experience.”
As the saying goes, “Experience is the best teacher.” The visitor center design aims to create a space that can introduce the Karst Citatah through the user’s own experience. The design integrated the building with the atmosphere of the Karst Citatah to allow users to get to know the Karst Citatah by experiencing it directly. With this approach, users not only gain general information about the Karst Citatah but also get to have a deeper emotional connection with it.
CONCEPT.
Metaphor.
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The design of the building mass uses a metaphorical approach inspired by the stones in Karst Citatah. The main building mass is shaped like a group of rocks, while the pavilion mass is shaped like a single rock.
View.
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Material.
The main material used in this building is concrete because it has a visual character that can blend naturally into the site, which is full of stones. Concrete also has the ability to create organic forms, like in the design of this building. Furthermore, concrete also has a high level of durability.
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Nature.
To emphasize the natural atmosphere, several trees and shrubs were added to the building's landscape design. It aims to make the building design and its natural surroundings complete each other harmoniously. 04
As a visitor center, the main function of this building is to introduce and display information about Karst Citatah. Therefore, the view of Karst Citatah must be visible from this building. To optimize the view from the building, the design makes use of cantilevered balconies, open pavilions, and triangular openings on the building's sides.
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Connectivity.
The pedestrian path in this building serves to connect the parking area, pavilion, and main building. The pedestrian has several branches to encourage the guests to explore various parts of the area first before visiting the main building in order to fully experience Karst Citatah's atmosphere.
Experience.
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The design uses a few strategies to enhance visitors's experience while they receive information about Karst Citatah, such as the use of a audio-visual experience room, an exhibition space in the pavilion, a stone display around the pedestrian area, and openings in the building that allow visitors to take in the view and atmosphere of the Karst Citatah.
GEMPOL.
Art of Living and Make a Living
Year. 2022
Area. 1595 m²
Location. West Java, Indonesia
Project Type. Academic Project - 5th Semester Typology. Residential and Commercial
This project is a revitalization of a residential and commercial area located in the middle of the Gempol area, a residential cluster that has existed since the Dutch colonial era. Initially, the site location was a park for residents of the Gempol area, but it changed into a residential and commercial area for surrounding merchants. The increase of population and the lack of design judgment resulted in poor environmental quality in this area. On the other hand, the convenience of accessibility has resulted in the growth of this area becoming rapid. Gempol has become one of the most famous destinations in Bandung. Therefore, revitalization of the area was chosen as a better solution instead of relocation.
From the description above, it is known that most residents also work in this area. So it is likely that users will always be in this area all the time; hence, the condition of the environment will greatly affect their quality of life. Therefore, to guarantee the life quality of its residents, the design must provide a comfortable and safe environment not only for living but also for making a living.
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Security.
The residential area is located in the middle of the site with narrow circulation and minimal lighting, making security surveillance difficult for residents.
Privacy.
Having unclear zonation makes commercial areas blend in with residential areas, resulting in disruption of residents' privacy.
Social Interaction.
Residential and commercial areas are extremely dense, and there is a lack of public open space. This condition can make social interaction difficult within the community.
Environmental Quality.
Make a Living.
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Accessibility and Connectivity.
The entrance is difficult to spot, and the circulation is not well organized and narrow, making the commercial unit located in the middle area difficult to access.
Attracting.
Due to the slum and unorganized conditions, many commercial units have difficulty displaying their products, resulting in a decrease in buyers' interest in visiting the place.
Identity.
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Gempol has a long history and is considered a well known spot in Bandung. Therefore, the design must prioritize the preservation of this place's value and convey a strong identity to maintain visitor interest. 04
Poor layout makes many spaces have poor lighting and ventilation; many areas become dark, damp, and dirty. Furthermore, the need for green space on the site also has not been met.
CONCEPT.
Accessibility and Connectivity.
This building has two masses with different functions and levels of privacy; the building on
Pedestrian paths are used to facilitate the circulation around the building and inside the building. There are also several entry points on the pedestrian path to improve visitor access.
Material.
The building's dominant reddish-brown terracotta color gives it a distinctive character and makes it immediately recognizable from a distance, drawing in visitors. It also gives the structure a modest appearance that blends in with its surroundings.
Both building masses are L-shaped, leaving a courtyard space in the middle of the site.
The design also uses several green elements in the form of trees, shrubs, and climbing plants on the building facade so that the building atmosphere becomes comfortable for users.
The building facade uses a permeable second skin that covers the window openings in the residential units so that each residential unit can obtain natural lighting and ventilation but remains controlled.
Facade.
Green Elements.
Make a Living.
10 commercial units of 12 sqm and 6 commercial units of 24 sqm.
20 units studio type and 10 units two-beds type.
Living.
