MAQUETTE BETTERPAD-RAY - Changes in Norms and Relation to Architecture

Since ancient times, the Indonesian people have interacted with other nations through trade and shipping, especially in the port cities of the archipelago. In the current era of globalization, relations between nations are easier to occur so Indonesian culture is opened up to outside influences. Then there was a change in norms in the lives of Indonesian people. For example what was once a prohibition has now been accepted by the community. For example, ancient women who were generally only in the kitchen, nowadays have professions and work according to their expertise. Association of the younger generation today has also changed. Children's attitudes towards parents in the present are also very different from those of their parents. Javanese family (regional) who live in Jakarta (the capital) rarely speak Javanese (regional language) well, especially according to manners. There are cases of Javanese descendants who were born and lived in Jakarta because their parents migrated, were schooled to their parents' area (in the village) when they were little. These children usually live with their grandparents. If they only stay for a while in the village, maybe only one and two years, it is usually seen that their accent and language are different from those of the village children, even though they try to use the local language. But for children born in cities that live in the village for years, they can also adjust their language use well.

In relation to architecture, it is necessary to do research that how the application of traditional architectural elements to new buildings is related to changes in social norms. This is indeed still difficult to answer. What needs to be worried about the present globalization is that the younger generation immediately accepts the norms or habits from the outside without sorting them out first. Habits that come from abroad can have a good and bad influence on the Indonesian people. If there is influence that provides benefits to the Indonesian people, then it must be well received and used as an example, for example the use of technology. But it will be dangerous for the Indonesian people if the bad influences from outside have become the habits of the Indonesian people, especially the younger generation, for example impolite ways of speaking, open clothes, and so on. Indonesian nation's norms must be maintained and preserved properly, for example, the way and attitude of young people to older people must be polite and not arbitrarily call their names, for example, they should be called "Mother", "Father", "Sir" and so on.

The Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress) model is designed so that the Indonesian people love the culture of their own nation, especially in terms of architecture. Betterpad-Ray Maket is designed in a traditional architectural style, especially in pendapa buildings or can be called a pavilion. The existence of this penitentiary made the present generation know that the Indonesian people were already good at building and architecture. Pendapa have positive uses, generally as a gathering place to discuss something. With open space without walls, the flow of air that enters into it becomes smooth, causing coolness when the air is hot because of the tropical climate. In addition, Pendapa is a pavilion that has a high element of beauty and has a unique roof shape. Although difficult, I hope that the younger generation can love the culture created by their predecessors so that they can respect older people and be polite according to the norms in Indonesia. Pendapa Peradaban (Civilization Pavilion) in Betterpad-Ray is used as a means to preserve Indonesian culture, especially for the younger generation, for example by training and staging puppet shows, regional dances, songs and regional music. That way they can learn, understand, and practice Indonesian culture, at least understand one field.

Basically, pendapa is considered a typical Javanese architecture. However, it is hoped that the Pendapa Peradaban design is more general, because if there is a performance, not only Javanese culture is displayed, but also the culture of all regions in Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke. In addition, the shape of the Pendapa Per civilization roof also looks more common, the top part is not too tall and upright like the roof of joglo (Javanese traditional house) in general. In order to look more national, the pendapa pillars can be shaped like traditional houses in all regions in Indonesia so that all Indonesians are enthusiastic about Pendapa Peradaban if it can be realized. In addition, the Betterpad-Ray Main Building can display cultural objects from all over Indonesia if used as a museum.

Shahada Mosque

Civilization Pavilion

Betterpad-Ray Main Building

This is the explanation of the article about the Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress) model design. God willing, it can be realized. Aamiin.

Reference:

·         Prof. Ir. Eko Budihardjo, M.Sc. Jati Diri Arsitektur Indonesia. 1997. Bandung: Penerbit Alumni.  *Including from Prof.Ir.Sidharta, as stated in the reference book.  (https://archive.org/stream/BukuArsitektur/1140_Jati%20Diri%20Arsitektur%20Indonesia#page/n1/mode/2up)