en.malanginspirasi.com – Students from the Bachelor of Architecture Program in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering (FT) Brawijaya University (UB), won first place in the Post-Flood Disaster House Architectural Design Contest for Sumatra with its RUYU Concept.
The event was the initiation of the Nusantara Green Architecture Foundation in collaboration with the West Java Province Indonesian Architects Association.
The winning team consisted of Zhafif Iltsar Hasanudin, Abdel A’la Musyahidan Al Ambari, and Kafi Rizal Fawwaz.
They presented an innovative design called RUYU, an adaptive housing concept specifically designed to address the challenges of living in flood-prone areas, particularly in Sumatra.
The concept emphasizes RUYU as not only a residence but also a living space that adapts to natural conditions.
The FTUB student team champions the philosophy of living in harmony with the environment, rather than fighting against the natural currents that often trigger disasters.
“For some of us, the drizzle of rain no longer brings coolness, but rather the pang of anxiety about flooding that robs us of our living space and tranquility,” the team wrote in their design concept narrative. Based on this anxiety, they sought to present a more humane, flexible, and sustainable architectural solution.
The RUYU concept adapts the local wisdom of the Indonesian stilt house by elevating the main family space to the upper level of the building.
Meanwhile, the lower level of the house is designed to be open to allow standing water to drain without disrupting the residents’ main activities.
This approach is mainly effective in mitigating the impact of flooding while maintaining the safety of residents when water levels rise.
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Furthermore, the lower level is designed to be highly flexible, with furniture that can be easily disassembled and moved.
This concept allows residents to quickly secure valuables on the second floor during a flood.
The upper level also functions as a safe and comfortable temporary shelter for the family until conditions return to normal.
RUYU not only prioritizes the technical aspects of the building, but is also designed with a spirit of togetherness and mutual cooperation among residents.
The house even allows for gradual expansion as the family grows in the future.
This approach demonstrates how architecture can be both a social and ecological solution for disaster-affected communities.
