Research Article
Local Elements at Colonial Buildings in Bantaeng
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354843, author={H Hasrianti and M. Irfan Mahmud}, title={Local Elements at Colonial Buildings in Bantaeng}, proceedings={Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arts and Culture: “Transforming New Creative Values in Arts and Culture”, INCARTURE 2023, December 5th-6th, 2023, Bandung, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={INCARTURE}, year={2025}, month={5}, keywords={architecture; local genius; adaptation; cultural resilience}, doi={10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354843} }- H Hasrianti
M. Irfan Mahmud
Year: 2025
Local Elements at Colonial Buildings in Bantaeng
INCARTURE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.5-12-2023.2354843
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.
