TEMPORARY PUBLIC SPACE ARCHITECTURE: MUSI 2 PERIODIC MARKET, PALEMBANG

Abstract

This study analyzes the architectural configuration of the Musi 2 Periodic Market in Palembang as a form of temporary public space that utilizes a public roadway and operates periodically. Temporary public spaces such as periodic markets are common in urban environments, yet their spatial and architectural configurations remain underexplored, as most studies focus on social and economic aspects. Although materially non-permanent, preliminary observations indicate a consistent spatial order across operational periods. A quantitative-descriptive approach was employed through direct measurements, structured visual observations, and on-site plan mapping across three operational cycles. The analyzed parameters include stall module dimensions (length, width, and canopy height), temporary structural systems (frame type and covering material), and spatial organization (layout pattern, corridor width, number of nodes, and solid–void ratio). The results show that stall dimensions range from 1.20–3.20 m in length and 1.20–2.40 m in width, with canopy heights of approximately 2.10–2.30 m, remaining stable across periods. The structure is dominated by portable wooden frames (±70%) and lightweight steel pipes (±30%), with flexible tarpaulin coverings (±95%). A consistent double-sided linear pattern forms a central corridor (±1.20–2.10 m), with four relatively fixed nodes and a solid–void ratio of ±65%–35%. These findings demonstrate that temporality produces stable spatial morphology through modular repetition, contributing to understanding temporary public space as a measurable and reproducible architectural system