Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Kota Banda Aceh sebagai ibu kota Provinsi Aceh memiliki peran strategis sebagai pusat pemerintahan, pendidikan, ekonomi, dan pariwisata, sehingga membutuhkan fasilitas yang mampu mendukung penyelenggaraan kegiatan berskala nasional maupun internasional. Namun, hingga saat ini Banda Aceh belum memiliki Exhibition dan Convention Center yang representatif dan memenuhi standar untuk mengakomodasi kegiatan Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition (MICE). Keterbatasan kapasitas, fleksibilitas ruang, serta fasilitas pada gedung yang tersedia menyebabkan penyelenggaraan berbagai kegiatan seperti seminar nasional, konferensi internasional, pameran, konser, dan event berskala besar belum dapat dilaksanakan secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, perancangan Exhibition dan Convention Center di Banda Aceh bertujuan untuk menghadirkan sebuah fasilitas terpadu yang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan ruang konvensi dan pameran sekaligus meningkatkan daya saing Kota Banda Aceh sebagai destinasi MICE. Metode perancangan dilakukan melalui studi literatur, studi banding terhadap bangunan sejenis, analisis tapak, analisis kebutuhan ruang, serta penerapan standar dan kriteria desain convention dan exhibition center. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Arsitektur Kontemporer, yang menekankan eksplorasi bentuk dinamis, ruang yang fleksibel dan terbuka, penggunaan material modern, fasad transparan, harmonisasi antara ruang dalam dan ruang luar, serta pemanfaatan teknologi bangunan untuk meningkatkan fungsi, kenyamanan, dan estetika. Hasil perancangan berupa bangunan Exhibition dan Convention Center dengan kapasitas convention hall sekitar 2.500 orang yang dilengkapi exhibition hall, ballroom, ruang rapat, area komersial, restoran, ruang administrasi, serta fasilitas pendukung lainnya yang dirancang berdasarkan aspek fungsional, sirkulasi, struktur bentang lebar, utilitas bangunan, keamanan, dan kenyamanan pengguna. Kehadiran fasilitas ini diharapkan mampu menjadi wadah penyelenggaraan berbagai kegiatan MICE, meningkatkan sektor pariwisata dan ekonomi daerah, mendukung promosi produk lokal dan industri kreatif, serta menjadi ikon baru Kota Banda Aceh yang mencerminkan perkembangan arsitektur kontemporer dan kemajuan pembangunan daerah.

Kata kunci: Exhibition Center, Convention Center, MICE, Arsitektur Kontemporer, Banda Aceh.

Banda Aceh, as the capital city of Aceh Province, plays a strategic role in government, education, economic development, and tourism, creating a growing demand for facilities capable of accommodating national and international events. However, the city currently lacks a representative Exhibition and Convention Center that meets the standards required to support Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities. The limited capacity, flexibility, and supporting facilities of existing venues have restricted the organization of large-scale events such as national seminars, international conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and other public gatherings. Therefore, this project aims to design an Exhibition and Convention Center in Banda Aceh that serves as an integrated facility capable of supporting a wide range of MICE activities while enhancing the city's competitiveness as a MICE destination. The design process was carried out through literature review, comparative studies of similar projects, site analysis, space requirement analysis, and the application of design standards and criteria for exhibition and convention facilities. The project adopts a Contemporary Architecture approach, emphasizing dynamic building forms, flexible and open spaces, the use of modern materials, transparent façades, harmonious integration between interior and exterior spaces, and the implementation of advanced building technologies to improve functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. The proposed design features a convention hall with a seating capacity of approximately 2,500 people, complemented by an exhibition hall, ballroom, meeting rooms, commercial areas, restaurant, administrative offices, and other supporting facilities. The building is designed by considering functional requirements, circulation, long-span structural systems, building utilities, safety, and user comfort. It is expected that the proposed Exhibition and Convention Center will provide an adequate venue for various MICE activities, contribute to the growth of tourism and the regional economy, promote local products and creative industries, and become a new architectural landmark that reflects the contemporary character and urban development of Banda Aceh. Keywords: Exhibition Center, Convention Center, MICE, Contemporary Architecture, Banda Aceh.