Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Architectural Research Journal

The Architectural Research Journal, Volume 4, Issue 2 (2024), features five articles authored by scholars from various Indonesian institutions, including Universitas Ngurah Rai, Universitas Widya Mataram, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, and Universitas Warmadewa. This edition presents insightful contributions that address critical themes in contemporary architectural discourse. Highlights include an exploration of Reimagining Architecture Through Decolonial Lenses: Insights from Smith, Tuck, and Yang, which critiques dominant paradigms in architectural practice; an innovative approach to sustainability in Design of an Educational Center for Recycling Inorganic Waste Using an Energy-Saving Architectural Approach; and a practical application of urban planning in Traffic Circulation Evaluation Model in Hospital Facility Areas. Furthermore, the issue examines cultural and religious influences in Identifying Spatial Patterns of a Type 38 House with an Islamic Architecture Approach (Case Study: Masda 1 Housing Complex) and explores the emerging trend of therapeutic spaces in Therapeutic Architecture in Café Buildings as Gen Z’s Preferred Healing Place in Denpasar. Collectively, these articles provide valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between architecture, sustainability, and human experience.