Architectural analysis and adaptive reuse design as a sustainable design approach at the Hermitage Hotel, Jakarta

Abstract

There is a tendency of old building being demolished because unfortunately many are being abandoned and not in a good condition. Therefore, by using adaptive reuse method, the old buildings can be maintained with some adjustment and could be a solution for a more sustainable approach in building design as well as to conserve the social, cultural, and historical aspects. The Hermitage Hotel in Jakarta is one of the examples of adaptive reuse method applied in Historical buildings. The building had been used for many important purposes such as Communication center during Dutch Colonization era in 1920s, the office of the ministry of education and culture and University. In this article, there will be analysis in interior design and architecture of the building to observe the application of the adaptive reuse method in The Hermitage Hotel. Moreover, qualitative method had been done and collection data by doing observations and interviews in 2023 with the interior designer from PAI Design and the expert of Conservation buildings. The result of the research proved that by applying the adaptive reuse method, could be an option for an old building to be re-purposed and to be relevant with selected renovations. There are some limitations on the application due to the conservation building, however the designer and architect applied the adaptive reuse method well on the building, maintaining the aesthetics and function aspects.