Modern Melonguane Sport Hall Design: Integration of High-Tech and the Sampiri Bird Philosophy

Abstract

The development of representative sports infrastructure in Melonguane, Kepulauan Talaud Regency, faces challenges including the need for wide spans, adaptation to the humid tropical and earthquake-prone climate, and the importance of promoting local identity. The objective of this study is to design an efficient and high-performance Sports Hall (GOR) through the High-Tech Architecture Approach, while integrating the philosophy of the form and movement of the Sampiri Bird as design inspiration. The method used is descriptive qualitative architectural design research, starting with a literature review to identify High-Tech principles—including the expression of structural elements, the use of lightweight composite materials, and modularity—as well as an in-depth analysis of the site conditions, microclimate, and seismic potential in Melonguane. The Sampiri Bird philosophy (e.g., efficient wings, aerodynamic form) is interpreted into the lightweight and dynamic roof geometry and envelope structure. The main conclusion of this design shows that the integration of High-Tech Architecture with the local inspiration of the Sampiri Bird successfully creates a robust, climate-adaptive, wide-span Sports Hall that significantly reduces the need for daily operational energy, making it a model for sustainable and strongly identified sports infrastructure development in the island region.