Application of an Eco-Architecture Approach in the Design of a Hotel in the Motadikin Beach Tourism Area, Malaka Regency

Abstract

Motadikin Beach, located in Malaka Regency, represents a potential natural tourism destination that, however, remains underdeveloped due to the lack of accommodation facilities. The limited lodging options around the area often cause visitors to return to Betun City, thereby reducing both the length of stay and the potential local economic impact. This design proposal introduces a hotel employing an eco-architectural approach as a solution that is not only functional but also sustainable and contextually integrated with the coastal environment. The design process involved a site study, an analysis of local context, and a literature review on sustainable architecture. The design outcome applies the five principles of eco-architecture in an integrated manner. Solution Grows from Place is achieved through the arrangement of dispersed building masses to maximize natural lighting and ventilation according to coastal conditions. Design with Nature is realized by using local materials such as teak wood, ulin wood, natural stone, and thatch to harmonize with the surroundings. Ecological Accounting Informs Design is demonstrated by the installation of solar panels as an energy source and a gutter system that channels rainwater into underground storage for secondary use. Make Nature Visible is expressed through the strategic placement of vegetation in both interior and exterior spaces to create a visual connection with nature. Finally, Everyone is a Designer is achieved by incorporating local identity into the façade and interior design, inspired by the traditional woven motifs of Malaka.