| dc.description.abstract | Banten is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a significant prevalence of
mental health disorders and no dedicated psychiatric hospital. Approximately
7.1% of its 11.83 million residents experience emotional or severe mental
illnesses, yet plans for a psychiatric facility have been repeatedly delayed. In
response to this urgent gap, this architectural design project proposes a
mental rehabilitation cottage in Serang that serves as a culturally sensitive and
sustainable alternative for individuals with mild to moderate mental health
challenges, specifically anxiety disorders, depression, and clinically stable
schizophrenia.
Drawing inspiration from the Baduy people's harmonious, nature-integrated
lifestyle, the design integrates their cultural values, spatial traditions, and
sustainable material usage to create a non-clinical, home-like healing
environment. The facility is organized into four key zones, Residential, Creative,
Therapy, and Mindful, supporting personalized recovery through structured
therapy sessions, creative crafts, and mindful activities such as gardening and
yoga.
Situated in Anyer, the cottage emphasizes therapeutic spatial planning,
privacy, safety, and environmental integration. Beyond its functional role, the
project advocates for a more compassionate and culturally grounded approach
to mental health care in Indonesia, aiming to inspire future development of
psychiatric facilities in the region. | en_US |
