Architecture and metaphor: Cultural identity into metaphorical expression in international airport passengers terminal

Abstract

The identity of West Java can be implemented in the concept of architectural design by elevating a certain cultural identity applied in architecture design. The passenger terminal of Kertajati International Airport shows the characteristics of West Java Province by implementation of the Peacock Dance. The research is expected to help determine the application of metaphorical architecture applied in the passenger terminal of Kertajati International Airport to reflect cultural identity of West Java as the new Gate of West Java province. The research uses qualitative descriptive method by analyzing architectural expression, especially from the Peacock-shaped passenger terminal of Kertajati International Airport. The metaphorical architecture is applied to the expression of terminal buildings shapes, functional elements, and decorative elements by applying combined metaphor and tangible metaphor as of West Java cultural identity. It is expected that this research will inspire architects and designers to enhance the cultural identity in future Airport concept designs.