Blending Architecture with Nature: The Concept of Sundanese Architecture and its Applications in Contemporary Architecture in Kampung Naga, Indonesia

Sudarwani, Margareta Maria and Putri, Tisya and Renatta, Petra (2023) Blending Architecture with Nature: The Concept of Sundanese Architecture and its Applications in Contemporary Architecture in Kampung Naga, Indonesia. International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements (ISVS), 10 (7). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2738-2222

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Abstract

Sundanese are the largest ethnic group in the province of West Java, which is one of the provinces that has experienced a recent evolution of architecture. Many people apply the concept of Sundanese architecture into their residential architecture and even into public buildings. Many houses constructed using ideas of Sundanese architecture are very interesting to study. In general, the design concept of Sundanese architecture is to blend with Nature. One of the notable applications of such ideas is in the Kampung Naga area, which is located in the Nelgasari Village, Salawi District, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java Province. Kampung Naga is a village that is still inhabited by people who have a strong belief in the ancestral customs. The aims of this research are to understand the concept of Sundanese architecture for houses in Kampung Naga, and to ascertain their application in sustainable architecture designs. The research employs a qualitative research method, where the researcher is the key instrument. Primary data were obtained from field measurements, observations and interviews. The findings show how the concept of Sundanese architecture and sustainable architecture are applied in Kampung Naga. They provide insights into the possibility of the application of architectural concepts in the future. Keywords: Sundanese Architecture, sustainable architecture design, Kampung Naga, Tasikmalaya

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