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Youth center is a youth activity center in the form of a container or Aplace where teenagers can gather, socialize, and engage in arts, sports, education, and recreational activities. The lack of such facilities results in the low development of adolescents in the aspects of sports and arts. This can be the cause of juvenile delinquency due to the lack of control over youth leisure activities. Designing a youth center is needed to reduce the problem of juvenile delinquency, as well as to help develop the potential of teenagers in Padang city. This research aims to explore the design aspects and themes of the youth center building. This research uses a qualitative method by conducting a literature review and observation. The literature review was conducted to find out the types and typologies of youth center buildings as well as considerations related to youth center design requirements and standards. This design applies the architectural theme of wave metaphor to space, form, facade, color, and material, which illustrates the complexity of emotions and the journey of adolescent growth through the use of curved elements with various height variations.

Tebing Tinggi is experiencing rapid development, with the youth population becoming an important asset because they will be the next generation in shaping the quality of life in the future. This study aims to design a youth center that can be a place for recreation and develop talent interests through various activities for teenagers so they can grow in a positive and healthy environment both indoors and outdoors. The research method used is a quantitative approach, where a survey is carried out using a questionnaire and also concept exploration by collecting information which includes a literature review and analysis of related case studies. Next, the collected data is analyzed to produce a design concept. The theme raised is metaphorical architecture to create architecture that symbolizes inspiration, creativity and collaborative growth with teenagers. The research results found that the design aspect involved the use of symbols and creative elements that convey messages, as well as paying attention to symbolic meanings that could inspire teenagers. Symbolic principles communicate positive messages, provide unique experiences, and allow for flexibility in the use of space. Symbolic architecture is applied through the metaphor of nerve cells, with the concept of togetherness and unity where the building and outdoor space are connected to each other, thereby optimizing outdoor space to avoid negative space and creating connections for visitors. The nerve cell metaphor is applied to the shape of the building which can be seen through the facade and bird's eye view with the presence of a plaza in the site plan and easy access to reach the entire building with the pavement around the site. Apart from that, transparent material is also an architectural element that is used to create a connected visual impression.

This research aims to describe the use of metaphor in poetry as a means of expressing the depth of the author's meaning and expression. Metaphors are often used to enrich poetic language by connecting complex concepts figuratively. Qualitative analysis methods are used to examine how metaphors are used to communicate emotional and intellectual messages in poetry, with a focus on the author as a conveyer of meaning. The findings suggest that metaphor can serve as a powerful tool for expressing complex and deep ideas in poetry, enriching the reading experience and literary interpretation.