DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i05.003

Pages: 994-1020

Kondang Waterfall is one of ecotourism objects in Salak II Resort Area, The Halimun-Salak National Park (HSNP). HSNP is one of 50 National Park in Indonesia with high potential biodiversity. Kondang Waterfall is in great demand by visitors, has the potential of a very interesting waterfalls landscape. The aim of this research is to make the design concept for Kondang Waterfall Ecotourism Object characteristic. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative through survey and literature review. The Ecodesign concept of ecotourism object development is more emphasized on circulation form, spatial form, vegetation shape, and facility form. Kondang Waterfall area has a height ranging from 1000 m to 1,200 m above sea level (ASL). The slope of Kondang Waterfall varies from sloping area (2% - 15%), rather steep area (15% - 40%), steep area (slope> 40%). This area has an area of 330.39 m2. High of waterfall 7m, the area of pool is 50 m2 with steep and rocky topography. Type of vegetation: the dominant is puspa, fern, kaliandra, Africa, hanjuang, huru, bamboo. The basic plan concept of ecotourism object planning Kondang Waterfall is 'nature character base’ that carries the traditional architecture of West Java with Parahyangan nuance. . The planned space are welcome area, service area, recreation area, preservation and conservation area, and home stay area. The basic plan concept of building is 'exposed the nature character'.