ADAPTIVE REVITALIZATION OF TAMAN BUNGKUL: AS CLIMATE RESPONSIVE URBAN PLACEMAKING DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

The increasingly evident challenges of climate change demand that urban public spaces  become more adaptive, responsive, and sustainable. This study examines Taman Bungkul  in Surabaya, one of the city’s iconic public open spaces that has undergone revitalization  through a placemaking approach participatory design process emphasizing user comfort  and local identity. Despite these revitalization efforts, the park is assessed to be suboptimal  in addressing the challenges of the tropical climate, such as extreme temperatures, high  rainfall, and the urban heat island effect. The aim of this research is to integrate climate resilient architectural principles into the placemaking approach, in order to realize public  spaces that are more responsive to climate change. Using a qualitative method involving  field observation and literature review, the study finds that improvements are still needed  in terms of ecological performance and climate adaptability. Based on this evaluation, the  researcher proposes strategic interventions, including the installation of shading elements, the application of climate-responsive materials, the implementation of natural stormwater  management systems, spatial zoning flexibility, and the revitalization of spaces for social  activity.