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Research Article
Reinforcing Regional Identity Through Facade Design: The Case of Government Office in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
96-107
Received:
16 June 2025
Accepted:
30 June 2025
Published:
19 July 2025
Abstract: Office buildings in Banda Aceh serve a vital role as the administrative and governmental centers of Aceh Province. Therefore, these buildings are expected to reflect the regional identity of 'Aceh.' The facade serves as both the face and the identity carrier of the building but also conveys impressions and characteristics that embody the identity of a place. Tengku Mohammad Daud Beureueh Street is a key corridor that connects the commercial, service, and governmental centers of Banda Aceh. However, design changes along this corridor have resulted in a lack of unity among the buildings. In fact, visual harmony between buildings is essential to create a strong and meaningful urban character. Despite their symbolic importance, the facades of government buildings in Banda Aceh have received limited attention, as reflected by the absence of architectural regulations governing the visual quality of urban areas. This highlights the need for a study on the arrangement of government building facades as a means of reinforcing the identity of Banda Aceh. This research aims to evaluate the characteristics of office building facades in creating a representative urban image. A descriptive qualitative methodology was employed, utilizing physical aspect analysis through observation of facades, visual assessments, and expert interviews. The findings reveal that the Tengku Mohammad Daud Beureueh corridor features diverse architectural styles, with 38% of buildings incorporating local architectural values. While some buildings display traditional Acehnese ornaments, many lack visual coherence, resulting in disharmony. Interviews with experts suggest the need for more specific facade design guidelines to promote the integration of local architecture. Design recommendations include the use of Acehnese elements to establish a harmonious visual rhythm. Urban planning should strive for a balance between modern architectural expression and the preservation of local cultural values in order to build a strong and distinctive identity.
Abstract: Office buildings in Banda Aceh serve a vital role as the administrative and governmental centers of Aceh Province. Therefore, these buildings are expected to reflect the regional identity of 'Aceh.' The facade serves as both the face and the identity carrier of the building but also conveys impressions and characteristics that embody the identity o...
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Research Article
Housing Modification and Occupants' Satisfactions in Ikorodu, Lagos: Home Renters’ Perspective
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
108-122
Received:
26 June 2025
Accepted:
9 July 2025
Published:
30 July 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijaaa.20251103.12
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Abstract: This study investigates the experiences of home renters amid ongoing waves of housing modifications in Ikorodu, Lagos, focusing on the drivers of these changes and their implications for residents’ satisfaction. A convenience sampling method was used to select renters living in modified dwellings. Data were analyzed using Weighted Mean Score (WMS), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and a stepwise regression model. Four key findings emerged. First, the most frequently altered interior spaces were bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens-modifications often associated with converting blocks of flats into more compact, shared arrangements such as roomy apartments. Second, renters reported varying degrees of dissatisfaction with the modifications, primarily due to the prioritization of economic gains over safety, comfort, and convenience. Third, economic pressures and property/neighborhood characteristics were identified as the primary drivers of these changes, while institutional and political factors played a comparatively minor role, revealing a regulatory gap. Lastly, regression analysis confirmed the strong influence of economic and property-related variables on occupant satisfaction, enhancing the explanatory power of the model. The study highlights the need to prioritize renters’ interests as key stakeholders in the housing modification process. Strengthening institutional frameworks and regulatory oversight is essential to ensure that housing adaptations align economic objectives with resident well-being.
Abstract: This study investigates the experiences of home renters amid ongoing waves of housing modifications in Ikorodu, Lagos, focusing on the drivers of these changes and their implications for residents’ satisfaction. A convenience sampling method was used to select renters living in modified dwellings. Data were analyzed using Weighted Mean Score (WMS),...
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Research Article
Arches, Columns, and Domes: Architectural Evolution from the Renaissance to the Baroque Era
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
123-130
Received:
26 April 2025
Accepted:
14 July 2025
Published:
7 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijaaa.20251103.13
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Abstract: This research paper examines the evolution of architectural designs of arches, columns, and domes from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, uncovering the shifting cultural and artistic priorities of these eras. The analysis reveals how Renaissance architecture, characterized by symmetry, balance, and classical geometry, reflected the humanistic values of rationality and order. In contrast, Baroque architecture introduced dynamic, theatrical elements, prioritizing emotional resonance and spiritual grandeur. The paper demonstrates how these elements evolved in complexity, functionality, and symbolism by comparing notable structures such as Brunelleschi’s Florence Cathedral and Borromini’s San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane. The findings underscore that architecture during these periods was not merely a physical endeavor but also a profound cultural narrative. Through this exploration, the study highlights how the innovations of these styles continue to shape modern architecture, leaving an enduring legacy of creativity and beauty.
Abstract: This research paper examines the evolution of architectural designs of arches, columns, and domes from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, uncovering the shifting cultural and artistic priorities of these eras. The analysis reveals how Renaissance architecture, characterized by symmetry, balance, and classical geometry, reflected the humanistic ...
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Research Article
“Why Then Should I Require an Audience”: The Dynamism and a Paradox of Spectatorship in the Peach Blossom Fan
Vivien Jiaqian Zhu*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
131-139
Received:
3 July 2025
Accepted:
21 July 2025
Published:
7 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijaaa.20251103.14
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Abstract: As The Mad Drummer (狂鼓史) demonstrates a close correlation between performance and spectatorship, it appears baffling that the storyteller Liu Jingting claims that he does not need an audience in Kong Shangren’s (孔尚任) The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇). In order to answer the question, this paper interprets The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇) as a dynamic realm with geographic and metaphorical places rather than a static literary text. Master of Ceremonies’ multiple identities extend the notion of metaphorical displacement to an ongoing movement of shifting in and out the role inside performances. His repeated passages in and out the acting role and the performative realm signal a linear and cyclical dynamism. In terms of genre, a comparison between Ma Zhiyuan’s (馬致遠) deliverance play “Yueh-yang Tower” (呂洞賓三醉岳陽樓) and the historical play The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇) further analyzes distinctive dynamisms in dreamscape and in theatricality. Moreover, an examination of Zhang Dai’s (張岱) “Mid-September on West Lake (西湖七月半) ” points out a concentric spectatorship and a paradox of spectatorship. Spectator’s simultaneous states of being the subject and the object of gazing result in endless circles of watching and a concentric spectatorship with hierarchies. The paradox of spectatorship echoes the dynamism of The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇) with notions of liminality and ongoing movement, but restricts the dynamism due to endless layers of concentric spectatorship. Thus, we can answer the question by stating that although Liu Jingting (柳敬亭) desires to escape audience’s gaze and has the ability to temporarily step out of theatricality, it is still impossible for him to completely escape the audience due to the paradox of spectatorship.
Abstract: As The Mad Drummer (狂鼓史) demonstrates a close correlation between performance and spectatorship, it appears baffling that the storyteller Liu Jingting claims that he does not need an audience in Kong Shangren’s (孔尚任) The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇). In order to answer the question, this paper interprets The Peach Blossom Fan (桃花扇) as a dynamic realm wi...
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