L. Widaningsih, A.R. Sari
Architecture is not just about the physical entities of buildings; it is also about the space of human life and all its activities. This paper is a lesson-learned gathered from field experience in assisting rural communities in building physical facilities and initiating various community activities. The method used was Participatory Action Research (PAR), which is oriented to the community's needs. The research is conducted in Cibeureum Wetan Village in Sumedang Regency, Indonesia. Mentoring begins with the planning process, design, and construction of public spaces, i.e., buildings for children's learning activities, which gradually being developed into various community activities from all age groups, especially children, women, and adolescents. The participatory concept developed shows an increase in activities, strengthening social capital, productive economic activities, and collective awareness to optimize public space as a joint activity space. The value of architecture in a broader meaning is indicated by the positive connectivity between space and its users. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Department of Architectural Education, Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Dr. Setiabudhi Street, Bandung, Indonesia
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