In 2019, the Batu City government through the Tourism Office is intensifying cultural tourism in Batu City. The Batu City Government also targets the number of tourists coming to Batu City to increase this year to reach 5.6 million people. Batu Performing Arts Center was presented to support the government program. This building has the primary function as a place for cultural tourism and a secondary function as a gathering place for artists from every art workshop in Batu City. Located in a strategic place for tourism in Batu City on Jl. Sultan Agung, this site is easy to access for tourists from Malang city. There are tourist attractions around the site such as Museum Angkut, Jatim Park, and Alun-Alun Batu. There are 2 types of performance area in this building, indoors and outdoors. The outdoor performance area is in front so it can also be used as a public space and a parking lot is placed on the backside. The front area is made open without a fence for welcoming pedestrians. This area can be used by local artists as a gathering place or creating events. The building is formed with a clean and simple mass as well as a wide roof for sun shading. The building's facade combines the distinctive traditional East Java style with brick elements in a modern style which can be interpreted as East Javanese art and culture in the modern era.