Study of the Form Transformation of the Theater Jakarta Interior Building at Taman Ismail Marzuki

Abstract

The Theater Jakarta interior building at Taman Ismail Marzuki is a multidisciplinary arts center that hosts
contemporary music, literature, visual arts, and cultural events. It was built to host artists' performances and
encourage the public to develop and display the work of young Indonesians. However, the transformation
became necessary due to shifts in societal requirements and the advent of technology in the millennial era.
The presence of diverse spatial functionalities fosters creativity in the architectural design of performance
venues, enabling the incorporation of contemporary architectural principles during the era of modernization.
Considering this context, the aim of this research is to explore contemporary architectural within Interior
building performance structures by incorporating the notion of indigenous knowledge. The research method
used qualitative descriptive research, encompassing on-site investigations data, document analysis, and
literature review. The study will focus on examining Theater Jakarta at Taman Ismail Marzuki, a substantial
architectural structure, for its futuristic façade design influenced by Neo Vernacular Architecture, which
maintains a significant connection to tradition and the local context. Additionally, the transformation of the
building aims to meet international design standards, enabling local artists to compete on a global scale
alongside their foreign counterparts.