BANYUWANGI – Banyuwangi iconic building added one more. The new tetenger is the Blimbingsari Airport passenger terminal. Previously, The Banyuwangi Regency Government has finished renovating the Pendapa Shaba Swagata Blambangan using local and modern architectural concepts.
In addition to the opinion of the arrangement of several Green Open Parks (RTH) and the Poliwangi Campus Hall building also uses the concept of a blend of modern and local Banyuwangi architecture. The construction of an airport terminal with the concept of a green airport makes local architecture more prominent.
Banyuwangi Regent, Abdullah Azwar Anas explained, the concept of public space architecture should not be carried out as long as- perfunctory. So far, architectural works that break through the standard are relatively rare and even difficult to implement in buildings that use government budgets because of the conventional architectural paradigm and other administrative constraints..
But in Banyuwangi, said Anas, anti-mainstream works are given the widest possible space. Apart from the airport, Other public spaces are also built with deep architecture, start garden, campus, pendapa, market, to tourist destinations.
"So that public buildings are not only meaningful projects", but also beneficial for the community's economy and socio-cultural development,Said Anas. Anas displays, the concept carried at the airport terminal is directed to achieve three goals. First, become an icon supporting Banyuwangi tourism development.
“Typical architecture can be a landmark that attracts tourists," he said. Second, as part of the transfer of knowledge from national architects to local architects. Gradually, all buildings in Banyuwangi, such as shops and restaurants, also have a clear architectural concept.
“Buildings with distinctive architecture can serve as examples for the private sector and the public. People can imitate the simple concept, but still iconic and much cheaper,"said Anas. Third, functionally and usability, the sustainability of the building can be maintained with the principle of efficiency.
This airport terminal uses energy as efficiently as possible according to the concept of a tropical house that prioritizes natural ventilation. The airport terminal, Anas said, features a passive design to save energy instead of using energy-saving technologies.
"The interior design is conceptualized with minimal bulkheads to facilitate air circulation and sunlight". There are also fish ponds to correct the air pressure, so that the room temperature remains cool," he explained. The construction of this green terminal is even more iconic because it adopts the concept of the traditional roof of the Oseng tribe, which also shows the characteristics of a tropical building. Local wisdom is adopted to foster a love of Banyuwangi's arts and culture.
"The culture of the people who always take or pick up their relatives when traveling is also adopted by providing a large pavilion". So everyone won't be stranded at the airport," he said. (radar)
