PERANCANGAN RETREAT CENTER DI PANTAI MALANG SELATAN DENGAN KONSEP HUMANISME

Design of a Retreat Center in South Malang Coast Based on Humanist Concept The high-pressure nature of modern urban life has heightened public awareness regarding the importance of mental health, creating an urgent need for restorative spaces or retreat centers.This study aimed to design a retreat center in South Malang coastal area by applying the concept of Humanist Architecture. The design methodology employed a rational approach—involving site, activity, and spatial program analyses—integrated with a creative approach that responds to the coastal landscape’s natural potential. The humanist concept is realized through the application of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, manifested in zoning based on gradients of tranquility, the use of local natural materials (such as bamboo and wood), and organic building forms. The design demonstrates that the features such as private contemplative zones facing the sea, grounded stilt-style pedestrian walkways, and integrated natural cross-ventilation serve purposes beyond mere physical function; these architectural elements act as empathetic psychological instruments. The facility was designed to provide a therapeutic spatial experience, foster self-actualization, and help visitors restore their emotional balance.
Keywords: Humanist Architecture, Mental Health, South Malang Coast, Retreat Center.