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Tectonic in Architecture in Capability of Capturing Epoch

Naniek Widayati Priyomarsono, R Surya, D S Budiman

Department of Architecture, Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia

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Abstract. Globalization excludes territory, carries out universal spirit as more emphasizing
univalence rather than multivalence. In architectural context, universal perspective is just at
doubt in its capacity to respond epoch challenge. Modernity proliferating into diversity of life
aspects causes architecture attaint to hegemonic status not rich of colours, texture, ornament,
and not rationalistic. Tectonic aspect in architecture is expected to be able to uplift locality
dignity rooted from existing culture, nature, and material resource. This research is done with a
qualitative, deductive and verificative method with study object of architectural work already
available. Field observation result refers to a theory setup deductively from journal collections
studies; expert is opinion so that it results in tectonic variable formulation in architecture.
Research object selected is architectural work to explore tectonic architecture, known adept at
exploring natural potency and local cultural riches as well as material usage of local building.
A result obtained is a comprehension on tectonic in architecture and all aspects constituting it.
A comprehension gained is tested to architectural work with perspective up to their
implementation in the field. Finally, it concludes that tectonic aspect in architecture can be a
creation alternative of locality architecture in Indonesia.

1. Introduction
To make it architectural, meaning that to speak language with space and gatra, with line and plane,
with a material and lace atmosphere, it is natural that individual is supposed to be architect in culture,
with the inner feeling (nurani). To make it architectural means to make it cultural, thus it is suitable
that Mangunwijaya known as a cultural with the inner feeling and responsibility to yield architectural
work not only having ‘utility’ but also having an ‘image’. Architecture is not only a problem of
concept, philosophy, and macro level thinking but must be also supported by sufficient knowledge via
micro level namely tectonic [1].
To make it architecture for Mangunwijaya is to do activities, including as craftmen. Mastery on
making-process from mastery of characteristic and trait of building material. Each architectural work
must be honest in expressing a meaning as set forth in it. Basic principle of Mangunwijaya's work is: 1)
Simplicity in forms of; 2) To build as low as possible; 3) Building material is as light as possible
mainly on the the above section; 4) building separation with complex function to be an independent
building, its form is not plural. Thus, his work becomes more meaningful since there is story on the
plan and story on the process of embodiment [1].
Prijotomo in his writing as introduction maker of Pangarsa's book entitled, “Complexity of prasaja, in
architecture of humankind” tells that; each architecture is complexity including many aspect and
activities done by an architect in his or her work. Based on thinking and that discussion it is clear that
tectonic is main aspect in architectural work produced, mainly on the encounter (connection) from

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material in accordance with its character with full aesthetic, it is expected to be able to capture epoch
development [2].

2. Material and Methods

Data study is based on field survey result and some writing of books, journal media, social
communication media (internet), as well as interview result with user and guard in three study objects
namely; 1). Church of Santa Maria Assumpta in Klaten; 2). Residence of Arief Budiman in Salatiga,
both are works of Romo Mangunwijay; 3). Gallery of Cemeti as work of Eko Prawoto, explained
consecutively to start from:

Study of Theory
STUDY OF FIELD

ARCHITECTURE Some of Architectural Work

Tectonic in Identification of Architectural Work

Architecture based on:
Dalam Arsitektur 1. Established work
2. Tectonic aspect
Tectonic of 3. Locality Meaning [4,5,6]
Kenneth Frampton

Tectonic of
Romo Field Data
Mangunwijaya * Maria Assumpta Church * GKI Sokaraja
* Wisma Kuwera * Rumah Seni Cemeti
Tectonic of * House of Arief Budiman * House of Djaduk Ferianto
Eko Prawoto
[1,2,4,7]

ANALYSIS
THEORY FIELD DATA Result Between
1. Spatial Compilation a. Building History & Object Meaning &
2. Connection Detail Location Locality In
3. Local Material b. Spatial Compilation Processing Tectonic Architect
4. Harmonious on c. Construction Detail/Structure
environment d. Spatial-Shaping Element (wall,
5. Simple with Local flow, roof, etc.)
Condition [7,8,9] e. Expression, Building Display

CONCLUSION

Figure 1. Research Interpretation Framework

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3. Results and Discussion

Table 1. Research Perspective Diagram

S U B J E C T STUDY OBJECT ANALYSIS RESULT

C h ur ch of M ar i a As s umt a K l at e n ,
Architect of YB Mangunwijaya
Sketch shape, (Spatial Compilation) Javanese house concept has 3 Cultural value and local
groups of composed space: tradition in affiliation
Dalem (worship/faith with religious value 
foundation) as link of human values of people’s life
being with God. Pendapa (Javanese) providing
(people’s space) as link of tectonic meaning in
human with human. architecture on spatial
Siti Hinggil (garden) as link context
of human with nature,
Linear spatial organization
continues from entry door to
(Replaced diagram in English) room of siti hinggil, pendapa,
dalem ends into panti imam
(altar)

Utilization of Local material sources, Material used is all from All building materials
natural, cultural and social l environment local environment by include furniture are
in the vicinity locally utilizing craftsmen’s creation formal local material left
and craftsmen therefore behind to process into
cultural element and tradition new creation uniquely
as well as social of people are and typically.
most Javanese in affiliation All of craftsmanship
jointly to yield new creation creation including
full with aesthetics and hanging-light except
symbol (meaning) bulb is from industry

Residence of Arif Budiman in Salatiga

Architect of YB. Mangunwijaya

Has an arrangement of spaces Presence of building

Sketch Space (Spatial Compilation) in groups with four building follows field contour,
masses with bridges and which is quite steep,
stairs This building with open
concept toward,
Environment with moist
tropical climate

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Construction Detail, structure and other elements Building setup with concrete Having many structure
frame structure & wood with detail and construction
roof of pelana showed as like that.
Beautiful, stiff and
Strong in expression
emerging from
connection produced.
Honestly shows up from
each elements

Building display expression

Simple and not salient The shape of the building is Dynamic mass is formed
saddle-roofed with a two- on a full contoured
storey system which is landlush trees create a
basically the floor comfortable, comfortable
open produces the impression home atmosphere,
of the building, floating and especially from the
united with the lush trees physical aspects of the
creating a truly beautiful building
tropical atmosphere.

By bringing in workmen Development process is

Process of building architectural creation directly in the field without done by providing local
innovative, Creative, and aestthics. drawing a blueprint. Works material processed
that are rich with creativity instantly in the field.
and creation of material All construction and
processing and the value of setting of each building
beauty created therefore are employed by
make this building very creation of craftsmanship
inviting attention to be and craftsmen good up to
observed and studied its now
beauty and strength

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A r t H o u s e o f C e m e t i ,
Architect by Eko Prawoto

It has a composition of Tectonic is produced

Sketch Space (Spatial Compilation) spaces with traditional since blend of traditional
nuances that combine with quality and modern
modern nuances. The face as quality, Coupled contrast
space receiver of joglo and harmony
building with limasan roof.
The showroom at the back
has a shape according to its
modern industrialist function.

Construction Detail, Structure, and other elements Structure detail and building Material treated as the
construction are displayed or way as it is in
exposed to show as the way coincidence with
as it is and reasonable from utilization value and also
system. Based on has beneficial value to
each/individual material have esthetics, Effort of
character. Wood and respecting tradition and
bamboo are in a receiving culture of Yogyakarta is
building, mirror, and concrete displayed by presenting
on building of display joglo coupled with
modernity

Utilization of local material source, Material utilizes local The aspect of locality
natural environment, culture, local, and material rooted drom was felt when entering
s o c i a l environment of Yogya city. the Cemeti Art House.
All materials uses wood All appear openly
substance bamboo, coal, and (shown) to become
glass architectural works that
are rich with aesthetic
values and meaning in
accordance with their
roles

Building display expression simple and not

s a l i e n t Pyramid-formed roof The expression of
becomes a receiving which Cemeti Art House as an
displays from Panjaitan Art Gallery appears
street, In illustration of its simple unlike most art

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existence in Yogyakarta city galleries, but behind the

(culture) but it displays with simplicity, there are local
a building character in city characteristics and
typical identity of
Javanese culture tradition
strong in the midst of
modernity dynamics of
Yogyakarta society

4. Conclusion
Result of discussion on tectonic in architecture based on theoretical study investigated on observation
object in the field shows that tectonic in architecture always presents meaning and a strong loyalty
aspect on design and work of architecture. The latter is realized and spatial compilation processing
creation (sketch organization), structural design and construction on building with material used in
accordance with trait and its characteristic. Honesty realized through reasonableness displays each
architectural element as the way as it is so that it has its beauty by itself. All is seen on building display
as expressed started from designing process to establishing into an architectural wok since there is
living vales in it.
Meaning and locality aspect in tectonic architect can be lifted as characteristic and identity of each
architect’s works since architect potency can be identified and characterized design notions. In relation
to technology advance and modernization flows thus they can be creative capital to yield architectural
work full of meaning with locality aspect characterized and identified in accordance with cultural
values and nation tradition supposed to conserverd and developed.

5. References
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