1. Introduction
A reminder of the Banjar region's past, the Bubungan Tinggi demonstrates the sophistication of building methods used during the period. This is a huge piece of labor that deserves to be remembered. It is necessary to conserve the Bubungan Tinggi's features and replace them with contemporary structures like houses. Harmonising art and culture through sustainable, creative, and innovative design solutions is a key aspect of the research findings. The integration of traditional architectural elements with modern design principles is also explored in the study to create harmonious and culturally rich built environments.
One way to preserve the traditional Bubungan Tinggi in modern design is by incorporating its high roof feature into contemporary architecture. By studying the transformation model of the Bubungan Tinggi, architects can adapt its unique elements into modern house designs while still maintaining its cultural significance. This fusion of traditional and modern elements can create a harmonious balance between preserving heritage and embracing innovation in architectural design. By combining traditional aesthetics with contemporary functionality and environmental considerations, architects can create truly unique and impactful designs that stand the test of time
This research aims to showcase the versatility of the Bubungan Tinggi design in modern architecture by exploring different transformation models. By applying various techniques and approaches, the study provides insights into how this traditional Banjarese character can be adapted for new house designs.
This research produced a variety of modeling results that illustrated new interpretations of bubungan tinggi's in modern house design. The incorporation of traditional elements like the bubungan tinggi in modern house design can help preserve cultural heritage while also creating unique and innovative architectural solutions. By exploring different transformation techniques and modeling approaches, designers can create contemporary spaces that represent the Banjarese character of the past.
Traditional houses can be conserved in modern design by incorporating traditional architectural elements, materials, and techniques into modern structures. This can help preserve cultural heritage and maintain a connection to the past while still meeting contemporary needs and standards. However, it is important to ensure that the conservation process is done carefully to maintain the authenticity and integrity of the traditional house (Miguel, et all., 2015).
Designs can be made contextually by visual use to get characteristics (George, et all., 2019). Will obtain cultural heritage links in the design (Thanasis, 2017). The traditional form must be preserved but in a new form.
Traditional materials can definitely be modernized through innovative design approaches and technology integration (Farran, 2021). By combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, new and exciting possibilities can be explored in creating products that are both rooted in heritage and relevant to modern lifestyles. This fusion of tradition and modernity can help preserve cultural heritage while adapting to changing times (Ronja, 2021). It also allows for the continuation of traditional skills and knowledge in a contemporary context, ensuring their relevance and sustainability for future generations.
Modern materials can be made new but the process can cause significant changes in the original design and functionality of traditional structures. New material can be used (Kamarul, 2020; Jiyoung, 2018). New shapes are obtained from specific design elements that reflect cultural character. These include traditional patterns, colors, materials, and motifs with an effort to integrate elements of architectural style and symbols (Marta and Mondini, 2014). Symbols can give more value because they are easily perceived by building observers. Used on a specific scale that's easy to interpret (Daviv, et all., 2020). Symbols are used for communication, indoctrination, and transmission of cultural knowledge from generation to generation (Ifeoma, 2019).
Cultural heritage can be integrated into modern design through the concept of inter-locality (Couvelas, 2020). This effort to preserve the monumental building with restoration, rehabilitation, and conservation in the architectural heritage (Besana, 2019). New materials have been introduced into traditional construction processes (Rožle, 2023; Randolph, 2022). Architecture reflects heritage by embodying historical values and identity associated with monuments. The perception of society plays a crucial role in determining what is considered cultural heritage. The transition from new-build to reuse developments has implications for architectural education, requiring knowledge of both physical qualities and values embodied by buildings (Doğan, 2020; Marieke, 2020).
Because a house is a private structure—one that is owned by an individual—it is referred to as a case. It is believed that this transformative concept, notwithstanding the uniqueness of this private property, can assist homeowners who wish to highlight the distinctive local identity and character of the Banjar neighborhood. The transformation process of the character Bubungan Tinggi serves as the basis for this application. The value and significance of tall buildings must be transferred to contemporary home architecture—of course with new features—in order to practice transformative thinking. Stated differently, high ridges will eventually lose their shape in the absence of deformation.
Rather of remaining eclectic and boring, Bubungan Tinggi is expected to experience new kinds of metamorphosis. Changes in architectural features result in variations in shape, but the anatomical form's typological features—which are most important—stay the same. Transformation is the process of changing and fine-tuning a new construction form's characteristics. The conversion makes an effort to finish the form's application. A new shape that still incorporates the original components has replaced the bubungan tinggi shape. Architectural and geometric (semantic-semiotic) models are employed as design techniques.
1.1. Bubungan Tinggi
The Bubungan Tinggi house, a traditional Banjar house, is a significant cultural symbol in South Kalimantan, Indonesia (Indrawan, 2011). Its unique form and architectural complexity have been preserved for centuries, reflecting the Banjar tribe's local wisdom and cultural identity (Ikhsan, et all., 2022).This house is made of wood, in the form of a stilt with one roof angled upwards. A range of studies have explored the preservation and modern application of the Banjarese traditional house, particularly the Bubungan Tinggi's Form. Saputra (2018) emphasizes the potential for the green building concept in modern designs, drawing on the adaptation to the environment and efficient use of natural resources in the traditional house. Michiani (2017) underscores the need for preservation, suggesting a strategy that integrates the old house with its surroundings.
The Bubungan Tinggi symbolizes local culture and adapts to climatic and geographical conditions. Sustainable materials are used in the construction of the Bubungan Tinggi house, representing the upper world, middle world, and underworld cosmologies (Marwoto, 2016).
The Bubungan Tinggi house, a traditional Banjar house, stands out due to its distinctive architectural elements. Unlike other Banjar houses, the Bubungan Tinggi house is characterized by a high roof, two annexes on each side of the building, and specific lexicons in its construction. Additionally, the house features unique motifs of floral and calligraphic carvings that hold symbolic significance representing the socio-cultural life of the Banjar people (Eka, et all., 2022).
The Bubungan Tinggi house, a traditional Banjarese house, stands out due to its unique architectural characteristics. Unlike other Banjarese houses, the Bubungan Tinggi house is elevated on stilts with a single roof angled upwards, creating a high ridge (Munawir, 2022). Additionally, the Bubungan Tinggi house serves as a symbol of social power and identity (Zohrah, 2019; Janković, 2022). The connectivity and spatial patterns of Banjarese Kampungs, where these houses are found, further emphasize the significance of the Bubungan Tinggi houses within the community (Eka, et all., 2022). It is a representation of a noble spirit, and the symmetrical masses that are visible on building facades are what distinguish the architectural forms of different traditional Banjars from one another. The existence of foundations is the spatial pattern that is discernible from the building's exterior.
1.2. Bubungan Tinggi’s Model
Bubungan Tinggi's value transformation is predicated on the presentation of "novelty," or the connotative consideration that incorporates visual, functional, and sympathetic elements that offer the audience fresh chances for reading. It entails introducing a fresh framework that incorporates metaphors, visuals, collective memories, and impressions. Interpretation, reinvention, and even deconstruction can result in the transformation of existing codes into new ones.
The use of complex geometries in building design is a growing trend, with digital tools enabling architects to explore and implement these designs. Geodetic control is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of these designs during construction (Janković, 2022). Physical models are often used to better understand and appreciate the shapes of these complex geometries (Pignataro, 2012). The Geodesign framework, as applied in urban planning, can also be used to ensure that building designs comply with local regulations (Zyngier, et all., 2015; Elipe, 2018).
Geometry tracing plays a crucial role in various aspects of architectural design, including house design. By analyzing the roof geometry, designers can determine the building outline effectively, avoiding design errors and optimizing multi-criteria considerations (Helmut, 2010). Furthermore, the historical relationship between architecture and geometry highlights how geometry influences architectural creative concepts, formal characteristics, structural aspects, and building methods, showcasing the intertwined nature of these disciplines (Cagdas, et all., 2020). In contemporary architecture, the advent of digital design has revolutionized the exploration of free-form shapes, making geometry a key area of research that informs generative approaches and enhances construction awareness throughout the design process (Maja, 2017). Additionally, programming geometry in the digital realm allows for creative play with form, exploration, and the utilization of computing power as a co-designer, facilitating the materialization of complex architectural objects (Maria, 2016).
Chahardoly (2015) and Sully (2018) both emphasize the significance of geometry in traditional and modern house design, respectively. Chahardoly specifically highlights the use of geometry in plan, size, and architectural decorations, while Sully advocates for an organic and human-centered approach to space control. Zankar (2022) and Watts (2015) further explore the challenges and practical applications of geometry in house design. Zankar discusses the design challenges and solutions in circular residential buildings, while Watts presents a case study on the use of Roman geometrical ordering in the design of a new American Prairie House. These studies collectively underscore the importance of tracing geometry in the formation of house design.
A number of methods, including rotation, translation, embossing, and following, were employed to facilitate the geometric transformation process. Rotation is a technique used to change the angle at which design elements revolve. a method of displacement applied to produce unusual shapes. Footprints are the result of the impact a foot makes on the ground and the resulting change in the ground's shape. Print-related traces are those that are still discernible in the absence of the generated object. By doing this, we hope to release architectural form from the limitations imposed by its structural purpose logic. In other words, architectural aspects like form, function, structure, location, meaning, and so on can be classified as texts, while non-texts are those that don't exist (traces are always references to non-original material, even when they are present in the form of something else).