Indonesia Arena

GELORA BUNG KARNO, JAKARTA, INDONESIA

Indonesia Arena manifests Indonesia's pride in being able to host international sporting events after appointed as co-host for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. With a short period for preparation, planning, and construction time, various parties, from the government, commissioners, planners, and contractors, worked together to initiate the Indonesia Arena project from planning to construction. Eventually, in July 2023, Indonesia Arena was successfully completed as the first and most compacted FIBA standard indoor stadium building with a capacity of ±16,000 seats, just in time before the main event in August 2023. Indonesia Arena's presence has significantly changed the development of public facilities, becoming a part of cultural history (since it is located at conservation area of GBK - Gelora Bung Karno - Sport Complex) and contributing to shaping the landscape in central Jakarta.

1960: Development of a sports facility complex in 1962

1970: Gelora Bunga Karno Complex is one of the public spaces in Jakarta with a high permeability design

1990: Gelora Bung Karno area is one of the sources of green open space in Jakarta, and it continues to be preserved to this day.

2016: Revitalization was done in the GBK area while preserving the modern Indonesian architectural style.

2021: Indonesia Arena project was implemented, after Indonesia was selected as the Co Host for the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be held in 2023.

A BASKET AS “SPIRIT OF CRAFTSMANSHIP”

The identity of the Indonesian nation is formed from art and culture passed down from generation to generation. Strong character, one of which is the spirit of handicrafts, a 'spirit of craftsmanship', is an inseparable part of all aspects of the Indonesian nation's life.

INITIAL IDEA

Woven crafts with the same fabrication principles but varying material s and patterns create uniqueness in each work.

CULTURE

We took a daily cultural product, the basket, which represents the 'spirit of craftsmanship,' and used it as a basic geometric idea to form the building mass.

ARCHITECTURE

When translated into a building form, the principle of overlapping weaves adds depth to the architectural design, creating a unique structure with pattern variations.

CONCEPT

The site is trapezoidal and has an area of 31.826 sqm. The central mass will be placed as a basket at the center of the site.

REQUIREMENT

The podium area, a building-support facility, is arranged to optimize land use and efficient space utilization

Indonesia Arena is situated on Lot 10, the northern part of the revered GBK Sports Complex. This complex, a cultural heritage nestled in the heart of Jakarta, has long been a cherished public space, steeped in history and tradition. In response, the building design must represent gestures familiar to everyday culture so that the design of Indonesia Arena can blend in with everyday community life. This design must also provide the highest respect for the cultural heritage area where it is located, the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex.

As a multifunctional indoor stadium designed according to international standards, Indonesia Arena has successfully accommodated all the required functions on a very compact land size. In addition to its main function as a basketball sports stadium, Indonesia Arena is also a multifunctional stadium that can be used for other sports needs, from volleyball, badminton, MMA matches, and ice hockey to non-sports needs such as concerts, exhibitions, campaigns, seminars, and conventions.

MAIN ROOF DESIGN

The metal roof and perforated facade of Indonesia Arena play a crucial role in maintaining the building's energy efficiency. They encourage natural and artificial ventilation, an essential function for a building of this size. This feature has been instrumental in the building's achievement of the Intermediate Class of Green Building certification by the regulation.

METAL ROOF

The main roof of Indonesia Arena utilizes a space frame to support the large oval stadium, which can span up to 127 x 102 m. Metal was chosen as the roof covering material for its speed of work, cost efficiency, and ability to span such a wide area. To ensure the stadium meets the minimum acoustic requirements (NC 45-55 or 55-65 dBA), a specific insulation layer consisting of a spray cell, gypsum board, acoustic paint, and a specially calculated air gap was implemented