Balance: The Form of The Building Harmonizes with The Surrounding Buildings

Yaasmiin Chandiaz | 08111840000054

An urban area has a variety of building functions, as well as various building ages. In an urban area, you can find old buildings (old buildings, even those that have a history in the city) with new buildings. The new building will tend to dominate an area because it has a design that follows the current development. So that the existence of the old building will decline and even be neglected.

From Jane Jacobs Theory which states that “The principle of an urban is the diversity of users who support each other continuously, both economically and socially”. In this case, BG Junction and Blauran Market are opposite of each other. Blauran Market is one of the traditional markets that has become the icon of the oldest trading center in the city of Surabaya. In the past, Blauran Market was a shopping center that was known by the general public. However, the existence of Blauran Market was overshadowed by BG Junction which is a more modern shopping center and follows the current development, so that there are many enthusiasts.

The functions of both traditional and modern shopping centers fulfill urban principles, although it is clear that the two functions can support each other. However, the proportion and scale of the BG Junction building that seems to dominate the area, especially Blauran Market which is in front of it, makes BG Junction look intimidating to the surrounding buildings.

Therefore, to follow the principle of a city that supports each other continuously, there is a need for harmony/balance in the area. Formal and spatial aspects of the BG Junction building that can support shopping centers in the area.