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Journal : Local Wisdom : Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Kearifan Lokal

The Beauty of Toba Architecture Living in Harmony with the Surrounding Natural Environment Margareta Maria Sudarwani; Galuh Widati; Situmorang Lumay Bintang; Faran Sere Simanjuntak
Local Wisdom : Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Kearifan Lokal Vol 14, No 2 (2022): July 2022
Publisher : University of Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/lw.v14i2.7489

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Toba architecture is one of the most interesting architectural concepts. Toba architectural house has a charming shape and ornaments equipped with beautiful natural landscapes around it. Nature has a fairly important meaning for the people of Toba Samosir where the relationship and orientation between mountains and lakes become the basic of the layout of their home design. One of the areas that have a Toba architecture style is located on the shores of Lake Toba, Sigumpar Sub district, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. Environmental arrangements with local wisdom that is strong enough in harmony with the surrounding natural environment, namely mountains and lakes. Jabu houses and Sopo still relatively survive with the style of Toba architecture and have not been affected by modern architecture. Today Toba Architecture is threatened with extinction due to several things which also often the cause of the destruction of hundreds of traditional houses throughout the country. The uniqueness of the Sigumpar Area mentioned above is very interesting to study and research. The purpose of the research is to know the characteristics of Toba architecture in Sigumpar area so that it can be a reference in determining which toba architectural characteristics that need to be maintained in the framework of the preservation. The writing method used is a descriptive method based on empirical facts in the field. In this study the research area is devided in four observation unit/huta which the layout of each observation is varied. The results of this study are expected to provide knowledge about the architectural characteristics of Toba architecture in Sigumpar area and provide concepts related to building preservation and application in designing buildings.
The Sustainability of Semarang Kauman Village (When Conservation Meets Development) Margareta Maria Sudarwani
Local Wisdom : Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Kearifan Lokal Vol 16, No 1 (2024): January 2024
Publisher : University of Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/lw.v16i1.9905

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Semarang has developed as a large coastal city with an important port due to its strategic and unique position. This strategic and unique position is shown by the hills at the top of the city such as Gajah Mungkur, Candi, Mrican, Mugas, Mount Sawo, Simongan and others as well as lowlands at the bottom of the city. One of the important historical ethnic villages to be appointed is Kampung Kauman, Semarang, which has a distinctive history related to the existence of the Great Mosque of Semarang. is an ancient village inhabited by local residents which began to be awakened during the reign of Ki Ageng Padang Aran. The Great Mosque of Semarang, although it is quite an old mosque, is the first mosque in the city of Semarang which was founded by Ki Ageng Padang Aran. The Great Mosque of Semarang is located in the old Semarang square complex which has the same pattern as Javanese city squares in general. There are many opinions regarding the term "kauman". There is an opinion that "kauman" comes from the word: nggone wong qoum (place of the clans), pakauman (place of residence of the clans), sing aman (safe group/people) or there is also the opinion of qo'um muddin (Islamic religious leader). Based on the opinions described above, "kauman" contains the meaning of the residence of the scholars. This study aims to examine the sustainability of residential spaces in Kauman village, both physical and non-physical characteristics and aims to optimize the potential of existing villages for urban development planning. This research uses a descriptive method based on empirical facts. The results of the Kauman Village Residential Spatial Sustainability Research are then used as needed, including development strategies and future city government decisions.