Adaptive Reuse Implementation in Public Facilities: From Residential Use to Community Health Centers

Bandung is Priangan Residency's capital, founded during the Dutch Colonial era.Dutch heritage buildings are easily recognizable because they have an architectural style with certain characteristics, notably, towers.After Indonesian independence, several empty residential buildings changed their function from private to public facilities for economic reasons, and some of the changes implemented the adaptive reuse concept.This paper aims to investigate the condition of former Dutch colonial buildings with towers and various changes made to them.The method chosen for this study is qualitative-descriptive research using observational themes, such as spatial zoning, building elements, and flow circulation.The study found that adaptive reuse succeeded in retaining original architectural features, such as the unique hexagonal tower and Greek-style pillars.Minor modifications, including partitions (e.g., in a dental clinic and laboratory), are a form of adapting to the health center's needs and balancing the significance and functionality of the building's heritage as a conservation practice.The research implies that adaptive reuse can ensure sustainability yet maintain heritage integrity.The findings contribute to practices in reusing historic buildings, particularly in efforts at urban conservation.