Tropical Concept As Contextual Architectural Design Strategy (Case Study: Becah Resort Architecture In Nusa Penida Island, Bali)

Tourism in Nusa Penida has good prospects and can still be developed more optimally. Diverse attractions are one of the potentials in the tourism sector in Nusa Penida. The beauty of the islands and beaches in Nusa Penida makes the visits of domestic and foreign tourists continue to increase every year. Through the design of Beach Resort with the strong character of Nusa Penida, tourists can experience the holiday with a full experience from the context of the location as well as accommodation that can only be felt in Atuh Beach, Nusa Penida. Beach Resort is designed to provide complete facilities in the form of, residential facilities, marine tourism facilities, leisure facilities, relaxation, sports, and entertainment. The results of this planning review the specifics of the building namely tread processing pattern, entrance concept, mass concept, facade concept, circulation concept, outdoor space, indoor space, air conditioning and lighting of the building, selection of ecological materials, and sanitation system. Based on all these aspects can influence each other in producing the design of Beach Resort with a tropical architectural concept. The tropical concept is realized by the design of Beach Resort which pays attention to the aspects of visual comfort or (lighting) and thermal comfort in the building so that tourists can achieve physical comfort.