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Redesign of Primordial Museum and Archaeological Research Center in Cipari Archaeological Site Area, Kuningan Regency with Biophilic Architecture Approach

Introduction

Redesign of primordial museum and archaeological research center in cipari archaeological site area, kuningan regency with biophilic architecture approach. Redesigning Cipari Archaeological Museum & Research Center in Kuningan, West Java. Biophilic architecture will create a new facility for ancient artifacts and archaeological studies.

Abstract

Indonesia is a paradise for archaeological research, proven by the many kinds of Pleistocene era artifact findings scattered throughout the country, including in Kuningan Regency. One of them is the finding of a megalithic site in Cipari Village, which is the only megalithic heritage archaeological site given more attention by the Kuningan Regency municipal government, with the establishment of the Cipari Archaeological Park Museum in 1976. Ironically, the archaeological museum building at Cipari Site is still relatively simple, and has not been able to follow the guidelines for establishing a museum. The existing building, which has an area of 80m², only contains temporary exhibition rooms, toilets and management rooms which are deemed unable to accommodate groups of tourists who often come from various educational institutions. So, a redesign is needed that is able to house a collection of artifacts as well as an archaeological research center to facilitate archaeologists and scientists, in researching artifacts that have been found in Kuningan and its surroundings. The primordial museum and archaeological research center is a building that stores and researches natural objects of ancient relics found in nature, so it is good if this building can be redesigned by considering its relationship with nature. Therefore, the biophilic architecture approach is deemed appropriate in the redesign of the museum building along with the archaeological research center or in other languages, the Primordial Museum and Archaeological Research Center in the Cipari Archaeology Site Area, Kuningan Regency. Data is also needed which includes primary and secondary data needs and then analyzed with five aspects of the approach, including functional, contextual, technical, performance and architectural aspects. The results will produce design recommendations for the Primordial Museum and Archaeological Research Center in the Cipari Antiquities Area, Kuningan Regency, West Java.

Review

This paper proposes a timely and relevant redesign of the Cipari Archaeological Park Museum and Research Center in Kuningan Regency, Indonesia. The abstract clearly establishes the significance of the Cipari Megalithic Site as a vital archaeological heritage, yet highlights the ironic inadequacy of its current museum facilities. The current 80m² building is critically insufficient for accommodating both educational tourist groups and the necessary functions of artifact exhibition, storage, and archaeological research. The authors rightly identify a crucial gap in preserving and presenting Indonesia's rich Pleistocene era artifacts, framing the need for an expanded and thoughtfully designed facility. The chosen approach, Biophilic Architecture, is presented as an appropriate framework for the redesign, especially given the "primordial" nature of the artifacts – ancient relics found in nature – and the desire for the building to foster a deeper connection with its natural surroundings. The proposed methodology outlines a comprehensive data collection strategy, encompassing primary and secondary data, which will then be analyzed through five critical aspects: functional, contextual, technical, performance, and architectural. This multi-faceted analysis promises a holistic design solution that considers not only aesthetic integration but also the operational efficiency and long-term sustainability required for a modern museum and research center. The anticipated outcome of "design recommendations" for the Primordial Museum and Archaeological Research Center holds significant promise. A successful redesign, guided by this rigorous analytical framework and biophilic principles, could transform the Cipari site into a premier destination for both public education and scientific inquiry, better accommodating diverse visitor groups and providing state-of-the-art facilities for archaeologists and scientists. To further strengthen the paper, future iterations might benefit from explicitly outlining how the biophilic elements will specifically enhance the research environment and artifact preservation, beyond general aesthetic and experiential improvements, and how local cultural expressions will be integrated alongside natural elements.

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