The Application of Adaptive Concept Form of Tissue Culture Laboratory Building in Black Orchid Research and Development Center in Samarinda

Abstract

Black Orchid is an endangered species in East Kalimantan in the last five years. If it's not conserved, this endemic species will extinct. The research and development centre aims to research and develop black orchids so that the population is maintained. In this research and development, the main facilities are tissue culture laboratory and greenhouse with adaptive as the concept form. The adaptive concept was applied to create a form of building that can adapt to the environment, without having to reject the use of modern materials and technology. The shape of the structure based on the shape of regional architecture of East Kalimantan which adapts to the local cultural values to create harmony with the surrounding environment. The characteristic of the building has many openings, and in the front facade, there are typical of Dayak carvings with philosophy as protection of the building.