Local Elements at Colonial Buildings in Bantaeng

Authors

  • H Hasrianti Research Center for Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Cibinong, Indonesia
  • M. Irfan Mahmud Collaboration Research Center for Archaeology of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Bantaeng city contains many buildings that are remnants of the Dutch colonial period. Some of them are former residences of Dutch officials and government offices. The strong colonial architectural features are known to be integrated with traditional elements, reflecting the resilience of local culture. This research provides additional knowledge about evidence of cultural acculturation as a form of local cultural resilience in the archipelago. The data were obtained using desk study methods, qualitative reasoning, and a multidisciplinary approach. The study results showed local cultural elements in the roof, decoration, and building space formation. The use of traditional architectural elements is an effort to adapt to local geographic, climate, and cultural conditions, making buildings more resistant to tropical weather, providing thermal comfort to their occupants, and symbolising power.

Keywords: Architecture; local genius; adaptation; cultural resilience

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Published

2025-11-11

How to Cite

H Hasrianti, & M. Irfan Mahmud. (2025). Local Elements at Colonial Buildings in Bantaeng. Pascasarjana ISBI Bandung Conference Series, 1(1). Retrieved from https://jurnal.isbi.ac.id/index.php/prosidingpasca/article/view/4568

Issue

2024: Pascasarjana ISBI Bandung Conference Series Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arts and Culture: “Transforming New Creative Values in Arts and Culture”

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