Development of Architectural Typologies in The Tourist Attraction Area of Gamat Bay, Sakti Village, Nusa Penida, Bali

Abstract

The Nusa Penida area has received special attention with the selection of Nusa Penida as one of the National Tourism Strategic Areas (KSPN). Particularly, the Gamat area, one of the destinations in Nusa Penida, possesses various natural potentials. The natural potential of Gamat Bay has become a significant attraction for both foreign and domestic tourists, especially for water-related activities such as snorkeling. However, the full potential of Gamat Bay remains untapped due to its challenging access and difficult-to-navigate road infrastructure. In addition to addressing the access and infrastructure issues in the area, there is a need for collaborative efforts to develop a more complex and integrated tourism destination to support the high influx of tourists. One proposal from partners in Sakti Village is the development of architectural typologies that embrace traditional building characteristics and emphasize sustainability. This approach is expected to stimulate increased interest from tourists in visiting the Gamat Bay area. The development of architectural typologies is of utmost importance, given that the development site is located within a protected forest zone and needs to align with the proposed area branding, "The Nuda Penida Heritage." The purpose of this paper is to provide a solution to this issue by empowering the community to create a concept for architectural typology in the development of Gamat Bay, based on Green Architecture principles to preserve the protected forest area. This concept is presented as a planning guide, encompassing aspects of form, structural systems, intensity regulations, building orientation, construction location requirements, and materials. The concept is complemented with recommended illustrations of various building forms.