Adaptive Reuse As Regenerative Practice In Heritage Coffee Spaces For Urban Sustainability Study Case: Heritage Coffee Shops In Bandung.

Abstract

Adaptive reuse is not conservation only phenomenon but moves beyond preservation toward the strategy of a regenerative urbanism in the context of dense urbanization and ecological degradation. This article discusses heritage buildings in the city of Bandung, Indonesia that embody coffee spaces that combine vibrant coffee culture and historical architecture. Two heritage coffee shops, Hands Full (Dago) and Jabarano (Braga), underwent in-depth analysis based on space observation, semi-structured interviews with stakeholders and document analysis through a qualitative multiple case study method. The object-based analysis examined architectural typology, spatial arrangement, material strategy, cultural narratives, and users practice in the light of the regenerative concept. The findings showed that adaptive reuse supports the transformation of heritage and the preservation process, maintaining the urban identity, cultural memory and community engagement. Two Hands Full encourage spatial openness, utilized upcycled material, and community-rooted identity. Jabarano instead prioritize aesthetics and tourism appeal. The study locates adaptive reuse as a regenerative activity congruent with Sustainable Development Goal 11 and provides recommendations for sustainable urban development planning and policy.