RUMAH SUSUN KABUPATEN BOGOR

Mandala Babaturan: Lingkaran Persaudaraan

Mandala / Lingkaran

In this social housing project, “Mandala” or “Lingkaran” (Circle) does not refer to designing curved buildings or circular circulation paths. Instead, it signifies a design approach centered around creating patterns of building arrangements and circulation that have a focal point. We believe that a complex of 10 hectares requires multiple “small centers” with multifunctional purposes to foster a sense of community among residents through the creation of shared spaces.

The central orientation starts from the residential units themselves, where the family room serves as the core. It extends to the arrangement of residential blocks, where open spaces act as central gathering points connecting various blocks. We consistently use massing patterns in the shape of “U” and “O” for clusters of residential units to maintain this central focus.

On a micro level, the Mandala concept is also applied within the apartment buildings. Corridors are designed to be surrounded and face an 80 cm wide atrium that doubles as a seating area. These facing corridors are elevated by 80 cm to ensure privacy while allowing residents to enjoy unobstructed views of the open atrium.

Site Plan and Community Integration

The central composition of building masses, the circulation pattern within buildings, and the main boulevard or corridor connect public facilities such as mosques, health centers (Posyandu, Puskesmas), early childhood education centers (PAUD), community halls, and sports facilities. These are aligned with commercial functions, creating a vibrant main corridor that serves as a social hub.

This primary corridor is envisioned as a social space where residents, both of the social housing complex and the wider Bogor district, can interact. It is designed to be a “place to see and to be seen,” encouraging social engagement and community interaction beyond the immediate housing development.

By integrating multifunctional centers and creating a central space that connects various functions, the Mandala Babaturan project aims to foster a strong sense of community and enhance the social fabric of the area.