Perancangan Panti Lansia (Day Care) di Surabaya Selatan dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Healing Environment

Populasi lanjut usia di Kota Surabaya terus mengalami peningkatan pesat, namun ketersediaan fasilitas pelayanan lansia yang memadai masih sangat terbatas dan kurang memperhatikan aspek keamanan serta ruang hijau. Penurunan kondisi fisik, fisiologis, dan psikologis pada masa lansia memerlukan lingkungan yang tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai tempat tinggal, tetapi juga sebagai wadah yang mendukung kesejahteraan mental dan kemandirian. Perancangan ini bertujuan untuk merancang Panti Lansia (Day Care) di Surabaya Selatan yang aman, aksesibel, dan mendukung proses penyembuhan melalui pendekatan arsitektur healing environment. Metode perancangan yang digunakan mencakup metode rasional untuk analisis data fungsional dan tapak, serta metode kreatif untuk pengembangan imajinasi desain. Lokasi perancangan berada di kawasan Gayung Kebonsari, Surabaya Selatan, dengan luas lahan sebesar 20.000 m². Konsep healing environment diimplementasikan melalui pemanfaatan elemen alam secara optimal, termasuk integrasi taman dalam (inner courtyard), penghawaan silang, dan pencahayaan alami untuk mereduksi tingkat stres serta kecemasan lansia. Hasil perancangan menekankan pada penataan massa klaster untuk menciptakan skala hunian yang akrab seperti rumah, penggunaan material lantai anti-slip, penyediaan handrail di seluruh jalur sirkulasi, serta sistem navigasi yang jelas guna mencegah setres. Melalui fasilitas yang terintegrasi dengan alam, perancangan ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas hidup lansia secara holistik serta menghapus stigma negatif panti jompo di masyarakat.

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The elderly population in Surabaya continues to rise rapidly; however, the availability of adequate elderly care facilities remains very limited, often lacking sufficient attention to safety and green spaces. The physical, physiological, and psychological decline associated with aging necessitates an environment that functions not merely as a place of residence, but as a setting that supports mental well-being and independence. This project aims to design an elderly day care center in South Surabaya that is safe, accessible, and supportive of the healing process through a "healing environment" architectural approach. The design methodology employs a rational method for analyzing functional and site data, alongside a creative method for developing design concepts. The site is located in the Gayung Kebonsari area of South Surabaya, covering a land area of 20,000 m². The healing environment concept is implemented through the optimal use of natural elements including the integration of inner courtyards, cross-ventilation, and natural lighting to reduce stress and anxiety among the elderly. The design emphasizes a clustered building layout to create a residential scale that feels intimate and home-like, the use of non-slip flooring, the installation of handrails along all circulation paths, and a clear wayfinding system to prevent stress. By integrating facilities with nature, this design aims to holistically improve the quality of life for the elderly and dispel the negative stigma often associated with elderly care homes in the community.