Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution –
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© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Finding lighting balance within the ecosystem of Taman Teras
Cikapundung
R.H.W. Abdulhadi & M.T.M. Raja
Telkom University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
M. Akkaya
Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
ABSTRACT: Taman Teras Cikapundung park restoration has succeeded in creating an open space
for public use. This park has various functions, as a gathering place, improving aspects of economics
and as nature conservation. From an economic point of view, this park is considered to be able
to create new values for the community, however from the preservation point of view, deeper
observation is needed, especially in terms of lighting design. The research was conducted with
comparative observations through field studies and literature, by making comparisons between
existing conditions and how lighting should emphasize nature conservation. From this study it was
found that the lighting in this park still prioritizes recreational and economic functions without
paying attention to conservation. This can be seen from the selection of lighting, through the
direction of the light, spectral distribution, and shielding that is not in accordance with the provisions
of nature conservation.
Keywords: lighting pollution, lighting Taman Teras Cikapundung, nature conservation, lighting
and nature conservation,
1 INTRODUCTION
The restoration of the Teras Cikapundung Park is an effort initiated by Balai Besar Wilayah Sungai
Citarum with the Bandung’s regional government to organize, restore its infrastructure in the
form of open spaces with several functions such as educational facilities, recreational facilities,
commercial space, and as a means of nature conservation (Direktoran Jenderal Penataan Ruang
Departemen Pekerjaan Umum 2008). The park is open to the public and can be accessed late into
the night. The atmosphere at night is added with the lighting design that is presented. One lighting
design which catches the attention is the dancing fountain equipped with colored lighting which
adds value to recreational functions. Other existing lighting features serve as a safety and security
factor for visitors. As a park that has a fairly complex function, the balance between education,
recreation, commerce, and conservation functions is important.
Based on location, this park is located on the banks of the Cikapundung River and very close to
the river area and the green area of Babakan Siliwangi, in which there are many flora and fauna
ecosystems along the river banks which should also be part of conservation. One way that this has
been done in the context of nature conservation is preservation of urban forests, maintaining the
cleanliness of the forests and river streams from waste, and fish breeding in existing ponds. In
terms of function, this has been able to provide benefits to the community, but for the preservation
of nature and ecosystems that live in urban forests and river streams and riparian area, there are
other problems that need to be addressed.
The problems that arise in this park are caused by activities that function until the night, where
lighting is a must for the safety and comfort of visitors. On the other hand, lighting is a problem
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-13
71
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Finding lighting balance within the ecosystem of Taman Teras
Cikapundung
R.H.W. Abdulhadi & M.T.M. Raja
Telkom University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
M. Akkaya
Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey
ABSTRACT: Taman Teras Cikapundung park restoration has succeeded in creating an open space
for public use. This park has various functions, as a gathering place, improving aspects of economics
and as nature conservation. From an economic point of view, this park is considered to be able
to create new values for the community, however from the preservation point of view, deeper
observation is needed, especially in terms of lighting design. The research was conducted with
comparative observations through field studies and literature, by making comparisons between
existing conditions and how lighting should emphasize nature conservation. From this study it was
found that the lighting in this park still prioritizes recreational and economic functions without
paying attention to conservation. This can be seen from the selection of lighting, through the
direction of the light, spectral distribution, and shielding that is not in accordance with the provisions
of nature conservation.
Keywords: lighting pollution, lighting Taman Teras Cikapundung, nature conservation, lighting
and nature conservation,
1 INTRODUCTION
The restoration of the Teras Cikapundung Park is an effort initiated by Balai Besar Wilayah Sungai
Citarum with the Bandung’s regional government to organize, restore its infrastructure in the
form of open spaces with several functions such as educational facilities, recreational facilities,
commercial space, and as a means of nature conservation (Direktoran Jenderal Penataan Ruang
Departemen Pekerjaan Umum 2008). The park is open to the public and can be accessed late into
the night. The atmosphere at night is added with the lighting design that is presented. One lighting
design which catches the attention is the dancing fountain equipped with colored lighting which
adds value to recreational functions. Other existing lighting features serve as a safety and security
factor for visitors. As a park that has a fairly complex function, the balance between education,
recreation, commerce, and conservation functions is important.
Based on location, this park is located on the banks of the Cikapundung River and very close to
the river area and the green area of Babakan Siliwangi, in which there are many flora and fauna
ecosystems along the river banks which should also be part of conservation. One way that this has
been done in the context of nature conservation is preservation of urban forests, maintaining the
cleanliness of the forests and river streams from waste, and fish breeding in existing ponds. In
terms of function, this has been able to provide benefits to the community, but for the preservation
of nature and ecosystems that live in urban forests and river streams and riparian area, there are
other problems that need to be addressed.
The problems that arise in this park are caused by activities that function until the night, where
lighting is a must for the safety and comfort of visitors. On the other hand, lighting is a problem
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-13
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