Friday, May 24, 2019

MAQUETTE BETTERPAD-RAY - Review of Traditional Architecture from the Aspects of Use, Function and Social Meaning



Traditional architectural studies can be done to understand the cultural values of the community. The study takes into account the usefulness, function, and social meaning.

The use of houses or buildings, especially diverse traditional buildings, in accordance with the structure of the population and culture of the population in a place. Basically, traditional buildings have uses as a protection against the heat of the sun, cold air, strong winds, and heavy rain. But there are also those who only use houses as temporary resting places and can be moved because most of their time is used for hunting, for example the Bedouin Arab tribes or Mongols in ancient times. A group of people who have settled and have jobs as farmers who already have land to cultivate who will continue to use the house as a place of refuge, rest and chat with family after work, or to hold social gatherings.

The functions of traditional houses related to socio-cultural life also vary. The house can function as a social entity, its members are bound in economic cooperation such as married life, and can function as a forum for educational activities (socialization) of its members to learn to understand and live the culture by learning while working (informal education). There are many different functions of traditional houses / buildings that are related to the structure and social and cultural life of the community so that it presents a variety of physical appearance and diverse styles and decorations. Houses can be a sign of one's identity for many tribes in Indonesia. B is a person from group B, because he comes from or has a house that B is seen from the decoration, appearance, and size. Houses can be considered as a symbol of social, educational and economic status. Because of that many rich people try to build a magnificent house with various styles and shapes. Houses owned by established people symbolize one's success. Houses also mean responsibilities related to the status of people who are married or have a family. A person who has his own home is considered to have a strong position in public relations.

Considering the importance of houses in the social life of the community when viewed in terms of uses, functions, and social meanings, the form and structure of traditional houses / buildings can show the level of technology, lifestyle, and cultural values of the people concerned.

The Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress) model/maquette/mockup is a traditional building complex design that is also combined with a modern style to fit the times. Betterpad-Ray has a use as a public building that contains various facilities. The Betterpad-Ray building complex can be used to do a variety of positive activities, carried out by many people, or concerning the lives of many people. Betterpad-Ray's building design is made to suit the tropical climate and can provide comfort for visitors, for example, stay calm but can see the outside when the hot air in the Pendapa Peradaban (Civilization Pavilion). In essence, most of the facilities are indoors and still pay attention to the smooth flow of air, such as ventilation. Betterpad-Ray building complex has a function as a public building to display the form of national culture and as a place for education and preservation of national culture. People can read books and look at historical objects and direct practices in preserving culture, such as dance, singing and painting. The Betterpad-Ray Complex can also show that Indonesia also has a good civilization and can be acculturated with other cultures. With a number of buildings that form a complex also shows the symbol of the strength and unity of the people of Indonesia.

Shahada Mosque (Masjid Syahadat)

Civilization Pavilion (Pendapa Peradaban)

Betterpad-Ray Main Building

This is the explanation of the article about the Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress) model/maquette 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. Dr. S. Budhisantoso, as stated in the reference book.  (https://archive.org/stream/BukuArsitektur/1140_Jati%20Diri%20Arsitektur%20Indonesia#page/n1/mode/2up)


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