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Abstract

This paper explores the design process of the 'magic circle' as a form of a playful urban interior, inspired by traditional games as a form of ludic or play activity. Traditional games reflect the intersection of culture and social activities, offering elements and rules adaptable to create an inclusive and creative public interior. The research analyses the process and spatialities of traditional games, mapping common play areas, frequently encountered games, and how communities preserve these traditions in an urban context. This paper explores such spatialities in the play-event conducted by the Hong community, an urban community focusing on the preservation of traditional games in Bandung, West Java. The study investigates how traditional games in this event enable the creation of a playful space as a form of urban interior interventions. Based on such reading, the study proposes a playful interior system, consisting of ludic, crafting, and immersive space types. This system expands the design methodologies of the public interior, allowing user participation and flexibility in the playful inhabitation of the urban context.

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Author Biography

Muhammad Amir Akram 
Muhammad Amir Akram is a student who is passionate about thinking critically when designing architectural work. He was consistently undertaking in-depth research on any topic he chose during college. His work is generally influenced by his pleasure and interest in culture, pop culture, and phenomena arising at the time. As a student, he served as a research assistant and the Head of Academic and Research in the student association at Universitas Diponegoro. He also won several studio awards from the Department of Architecture, Universitas Diponegoro.

Arnis Rochma Harani
Arnis Rochma Harani has been a lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro since 2013. She completed her bachelor's degree (ST) and master's degree (MT) from Universitas Diponegoro and she obtained her doctoral degree (Dr) from Universitas Indonesia. Arnis' research interest revolves around local spatial practices in urban contexts, understanding the relationship between people and their environment, specifically as one of habitation, which addresses physical habitation—making spaces—and mental habitation, experiential, and subjectivity. She is involved in various research and projects in collaboration with the government and stakeholders for community empowerment. Currently, she is the Deputy Chairman of Competition and Architectural Awards of the Architecture Association of Indonesian Architects (IAI) for the Central Java region. She is also the editor of the MODUL journal, which focuses on architecture and urban design.

Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman
Professor Sr Ts. Dr. Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of building surveying and facilities management. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. With extensive expertise, he holds professional titles including "Sr" (Chartered Surveyor) and "Ts." (Professional Technologist). His research focuses on sustainable facilities management, building performance, and asset management. Professor Syahrul Nizam has published widely in reputable journals and actively contributes to international conferences. His leadership and dedication have earned him recognition both locally and globally. He remains committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in the built environment sector.

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