Pusat Sastra Di Pekanbaru Dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ekspresionis

Abstract

Literature work is a tool used by authors that contains ideas about works of art. Language in literature works becomes a tool to create
a special feeling that contains aesthetic value, apart from being a means of communication, which is able to convey various kinds of
information to the audience or reader. Today's literature art has begun to be abandoned by the society because it is less attractive to
the younger generation. This appalling condition has resulted in the absence of quality works from Riau writers today. In addition to
the disappearance of the printed newspapers that previously provided space for literature, the space for friendship between literary
communities seems to have been cut off. Related to this, Pekanbaru needs a Center for Literature Arts that can function as a medium
and medium for appreciation of the development of literary arts. To achieve this goal, the Center for Literary Arts is designed with
various facilities that can support literary arts development activities such as educational, production and recreation facilities. Design
Methods of the Center for Literature Arts in Pekanbaru with an Expressionist Architectural Approach. The infinity concept was
chosen as a concept in the design of the Center for Literary Arts to be unlimited from writers in their work. This concept is a response
to the functions and themes of design and building, namely Expressionist Architecture, which explains that creativity has no
boundaries. Apart from having an educational purpose, this design also displays visuals that can express imagination. The research
method used are including field data collection, literature study and empirical studies. The design results with the Infinity concept that
adopts the form and meaning of the application principles of Expressionist Architecture. The interesting shape of the building, the
atmosphere of the shape is created by the use of building colors that inspire enthusiasm, and the use of varied material elements that
play a role in conveying the message of the meaning of the building.
Keywords: Center for Literature Arts, Architecture Expressionist, Infinity.