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Abstract

As transit-oriented interiors increasingly evolve into complex commercial and social micro-environments and serve diverse user groups, seating design must respond beyond basic functionality to address the need for adaptation and inclusivity. This study explores adaptive and inclusive design strategies through the development of seating design in such a context. This research follows Liedtka's human-centred, iterative design process comprising stages such as empathy, definition, ideation, and prototyping in developing seating design for a transit-oriented interior at Canabeans Coffee, located within KCIC Halim High-Speed Rail Station, Jakarta.

The design integrates ergonomic, aesthetic, and accessibility considerations while responding to contextual challenges of a high-density transit environment. The design study proposes a circular bench as a form of seating that promotes adaptation and inclusivity for such a context. The bench is conceived as a seating solution that gives a moment of pause for its users in navigating the interior. The circular arrangements are adaptable for various user needs, fostering social interaction. The proportion, details, and materials of the bench support various mobility needs and enhance their spatial experience. This study contributes to the discourse on adaptive and inclusive strategies in public furniture design, emphasising the importance of harmonising function, comfort, and social meaning in transit-oriented interiors.

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Author Biography

Muhammad Daffa Brisbhanuharto
Muhammad Daffa Brisbhanuharto is currently affiliated as a student in the Interior Design Programme, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung, Indonesia.

Novrizal Primayudha
Novrizal Primayudha is currently affiliated with the Interior Design Study Programme, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung, Indonesia. He has been teaching Interior Design since 2013, holds a Master of Engineering (M.T) in Architectural Design, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Visual Art and Design at the Institut Teknologi Bandung. His research interests span across culture and heritage, place attachment, and postcolonial discourse in architecture. He is particularly engaged in exploring interior design practices rooted in local cultural themes, including Javanese, Malay, Balinese, and Cirebonese traditions. His work also investigates the adaptation of traditional crafts into contemporary design contexts, aiming to bridge vernacular aesthetics with modern spatial narratives. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed articles focusing on culturally embedded interior design: Makna Penerapan Elemen Interior pada Bangunan Vihara Satya Budhi – Bandung (2014), Implementasi Nilai Kultural Jawa pada Interior Hotel Grand Tjokro Bandung (2022), A New Perspective on 19th Century Style Heritage Buildings in Muntok (2024), and Tinjauan Konsep Smart Hospital pada Interior Lobby Rumah Sakit Jantung Paramarta Bandung (2025).

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