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Abstract

This paper investigates the notion of visibility and invisibility in architecture as a framework for exploring the existence of food in the domestic area. The paper argues that there is a disconnection between food, people, and the process behind it in everyday life. Such disconnection demonstrates the alternating visible and invisible existence of food process. Exploring both existences becomes essential to reveal the overall spatial story of food. The paper explores these two aspects through the food journey in the domestic space, creating a micro investigation of how food is obtained, prepared, cooked, and served. This paper aims to examine the possibilities of outlining the complex programming in everyday systems driven by the visibility and invisibility of food in domestic settings. Based on the findings of this study, the paper develops a form of programming titled (In)visible architecture, which constructs the co-existence between visible and invisible. Using exploration of tracing, mapping, and design mechanisms, such programming aims to reveal the complex visibility of everyday systems and, by doing so, broaden the relevance of knowledge of food-based architectural design.

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Author Biography

Fatimah Indonesia Saffana Zayn
Fatimah Indonesia Saffana Zayn is graduated from Binus University with a bachelor's degree in architecture and currently studying in the Master of Architecture programme at Universitas Indonesia. Her research takes a particular interest in food and its relationship to architecture. Zayn is also interested in studying everyday stories and how it shapes spatial practice. Zayn previously took an internship programme at Budi Pradono Architects and worked in PT Arkonin as an assistant architect before continuing as a project manager in PT Fima Makmur Abadi. Zayn has been involved in various projects focusing primarily on housing development, residential, and interior planning.

Paramita Atmodiwirjo
Paramita Atmodiwirjo is a professor of architecture at Universitas Indonesia. She obtained her PhD in Architecture and Master of Architectural Studies from the University of Sheffield, and MA in Education (Teaching and Learning) from the University of Bath. Her research interests are in the relationship between architecture, interior and the users' behaviour, and the development of creative learning methods for architectural education. She has been awarded the FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2019, Holcim Awards Asia Pacific 2011, Teaching Excellence Award 2014, and IAI Jakarta Award 2012. She is the chief editor of Interiority journal, editorial board member of International Journal of Technology, and co-curator of Tanahku Indonesia exhibition 2017.

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