PLAN AND DESIGN OF THE FASHION ACADEMY IN SURABAYA WITH A CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH

Abstract

Indonesia has a diverse culture, including in terms of clothing and fashion. In Surabaya, fashion has developed rapidly with the emergence of many fashion designers, schools, and training programs. However, there are still few universities that provide comprehensive facilities such as fashion academies. This study employs a qualitative method through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review, with field studies conducted at LaSalle College Surabaya and Muhammadiyah University Sidoarjo, as well as literature reviews from The New School New York and London College of Fashion. The Fashion Academy is designed on Jl. Mayjend Jonosewojo, Surabaya, with main facilities such as a gallery, catwalk, theory classrooms, sewing studios, photography studios, and pattern-making studios, as well as supporting facilities like a library, dormitory, prayer room, and service area. The design adopts a contemporary architectural theme with efficient land use, dynamic forms, neutral and bright colors, and LED lighting tailored to the function of each space. The macro concept of “Urban Style” reflects modernity through form, space, and materials such as reinforced concrete, low-e glass, ACP, and wooden partitions. At the micro level, the ‘Communicative’ and “Tailored” concepts embody freedom of expression in fashion and support creative collaboration. The academy is expected to enrich understanding and innovation in the world of fashion.

Keywords: Fashion Academy, contemporary, fashion