DESIGNING CO-WORKING SPACE AND CAFE WITH MODERN ARCHITECTURE APPROACH

Abstract

Modern architecture emerged because of advances in technology which made people tend to choose something that was practical and economical. In simple terms, modern style aesthetics can be said to be a minimal form of construction in the past. In modern architecture the focus is more on processing space as the main object and looks simpler. Modern architecture emphasizes functional and efficient principles. Functional means the building must be able to accommodate all activities within the building and efficient is more applied to efficient time, costs and maintenance. The main principles of modern architecture are, a style that is the opposite of the classical style, adheres to the principle that materials and function will determine a building, is related to machines and technology, does not use any ornaments or carvings. The characteristics of modern architectural buildings are the lack of ornaments and decorations, using modern materials and systems, utilizing light coming in through glass windows, using more open spaces and optimizing the function of the room. This co-working space design is located on Jl. Karya Dalam, East Helvetia, Medan City, North Sumatra. The location is not on the side of the main road, but this does not rule out the possibility for visitors to come, because around the location there are several cafes which are busy with visitors. The location of the design location in the East Helvetia area is in a residential area.