Toward Sustainable Preservation of Cultural Heritage Buildings: A Combination of Digital Mapping and Architectural mapping for Omah Pencu in the Historic Area of Kudus Kulon
Abstract:This study aims to map the existence of the wooden houses of Omah Pencu and classifies their potencies as heritage buildings in the historic area of Kudus Kulon. Caring for indigenous cultural heritage will contribute to the strengthening of local identity. The traditional houses of Omah Pencu have been developing as the specific architecture since the end of the 17'th century, as a living place of the ‘Gusjigang' community, and artifacts evident of the city heyday. However, the pressure of modernization-capit… Show more
The settlement in the Menara Kudus Mosque area is a catalyst for religious tourism activities that are adjacent to the residence of the local community. Menara Kudus Mosque with its own characteristics will have an impact on changes that occur both physically and non-physically. This study aims to further identify the formation of the spatial patterns of settlements in the Menara Kudus Mosque area caused by the exposure of religious tourism. The spatial patterns that occur can be seen through observations on the layout, circulation, facing direction, and hierarchy. In this study of the spatial pattern of the Menara Kudus Mosque settlement, the researcher used a messo (residential environment), micro (residential) scale coverage and the factors behind it. The research method for data analysis used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a case study strategy in the residential area of Menara Kudus Mosque. The results of this study indicate that the existing spatial pattern is the result of a response to the new activities of the surrounding community which utilize their residential space and their residential environment as a business space that supports religious tourism activities.
Indonesia has various types of traditional houses, one of which is the most unique architectural work that is the Joglo Pencu (JP) house. It also has a meaning by reason of a symbol which defines as the development of culture and identity. The role of community in the conservation of cultural heritage buildings is very important. However, due to the pressure of urbanization, many heritage buildings transitioned into modern houses. The study area is the historic area of Kudus city, which previously had a significant influence on Islamic architecture due to its residential model. This study aims to provide a social mapping using GIS and primary survey involves community participation of living heritage. As a result, IT becomes the bridge between conservation needs and management patterns of structured organizations that connects all stakeholders. By innovation of digital social mapping, it will be a bridge for the participation of living heritage community with a more transparent and accountable conservation management. In this case, it is shown that Kudus has experienced cultural shifting and transition in traditional houses. The architectural design of the houses that was initially in JP has begun to disappear. The role of the community in social mapping is very decisive in providing data accuracy. Lacking in preservation and maintenance are the main factors, especially the minimum effort from local government. Therefore, active cooperation between cultural communities, communities, and the government is needed to be able to keep the existence of JP intact as a historical heritage building.
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