Tip 95 The foundations of Architectural Design House of Wealth Culture Indonesia

annahape.com Every August, a sense of Indonesian-ness appears firmly in our living space each. Through the red-white flags flutter in the yard. Prior to the date 17 months eight and a few days afterwards. Just a mere form of execution obligations. Or a real step care continues to be an Indonesian pride? Only your most know the answer.

"Month of independence" will be changed and stored back in the red and white cupboards. Then maybe we or someone else will ask, still feels and kelihatankah Indonesianness in our homes?

Let's talk about the Indonesian-ness in the style of home architecture and interior design of a dwelling. On one side of this issue taste choice. But on the other hand, directly or indirectly, is related to the character which would be built in a dwelling.

Globalization facilitate our introduction to the values ​​and cultural forms from the outside. Includes architectural style and interior design. Like the Roman architectural style, Spanish, Moroccan or Mediterranean. There's nothing wrong.

But it was still rich culture of Indonesia. For me, the richness of Indonesian culture, among others, embodied in various shades of architecture and interior design of traditional houses. The style of architecture of traditional houses are a source of great inspiration that decent architecture studied, considered and processed again. With particular attention aspects of the function.

Traditional Houses Indonesia: Minahasa, Pare-pare, Salatiga

The simplest example is the architectural style houses on stilts. As can be encountered in some tribal communities in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. See for example here

In terms of functions, types of houses on stilts is the answer to environmental problems. Namely the threat of wild animals and the possibility of flooding.

Thinking loudly, can be thought of home architecture concept stage to several residential areas in Jakarta flood of customers. And of course the area under the house is open for exploration of design possibilities. Perhaps the style of the house with a semi-basement or split level can be enriched with keindonesiaan foundation.

In some writings, I found an invitation to re-turn to the wealth of cultural (architecture) Indonesia. One of them argued, is to make neighborhoods and cities to be re-faced Indonesia. After so many years by the uniform motion of a single taste. (See also Tip 76)

But the process and apply the traditional Indonesian style architecture, go to the architectural style of our homes is not an easy task. This step can not be instant. If we do not want to make it just a patch.

The first thing to do is learn the true background of the growth of traditional architectural motifs such.

Secondly, the functional aspects need to be a decisive commander of traditional architectural elements who want to be part of the architecture of your home.

Third, the combination of traditional style and contemporary Indonesian style amatl possible. Although the level of complexity in the manifestations may be higher.

Adaptation Architecture Houses, berakarkan Culture Indonesia

Fourth, as an inspiration that never dry, the traditional architectural style familiar Indonesia needs constantly. For example through the documentation, both visual and written. Or another way is possible.

And finally, the hands of the architects or your own: born berfondasikan house designs of Indonesian culture. Hopefully!