| dc.description.abstract | Among factors affecting the success of placemaking process is the visual
quality wich in certain context appear as scenery. This research investigates the role of
scenery in the process of placemaking as occur along a road near a ricefield known as
Sawah Cengklik. Situated close to Adi Soemarmo Airport, this place has particular visual
attraction as people would like to spend the late afternoon time there from 3 to 6 pm. By
observing the characteristics of the scenery and people’s activities we may understand the
placemaking process occurring quite spontaneously in Sawah Cengklik. The simple and
common panorama of comprising of ricefield and sky becomes special as it has dynamic
factors. During the late afternoon time when the sun is about to rest, the horizon in this
place has a special charm as the sky is getting red and then dark. Moreover, the movement
of aircrafts across the sky enhance the dynamics of the scenery. During that time people
visit this place to stay, rest, meet friends, do exercise and have light meals while they enjoy
the scenery from that open space between the road and the ricefield. People having good
time in this place attract some street vendors, and in turn the presence of the street
vendors attract more people. The conjunction between the resting time, cooling
temperature, dramatic sunset and busy aircraft movements lend the dynamics of the
placemaking process. This dynamic transforms the placeless location into a liveable and
loveable place for many | en_US |
