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Journal : Journal of Social Research

The Aestheticization of Saung: Sundanese Vernacular Space in Contemporary Traditional Restaurants, Bandung Widia, Edwin; Sunarmi, Sunarmi; Badriyah, Siti
Journal of Social Research Vol. 4 No. 11 (2025): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v4i10.2817

Abstract

This paper explores the aestheticization of the Saung, a traditional Sundanese hut, as a vernacular cultural object that has undergone transformation in the contemporary urban context of Bandung, Indonesia. Originally a functional agrarian dwelling, the Saung has been recontextualized in restaurants and public cultural events, where its meaning oscillates between tradition and modernity, symbolism and function. Drawing on phenomenology and Bourdieu’s practice theory, particularly cultural capital and symbolic negotiation, this study employs field observations and in-depth interviews to reveal lived experiences of waas (nostalgic memory), nineung (longing), and nyawang (contemplative gaze), which collectively shape the aesthetics of rarasaan. These affective and sensory dimensions position the Saung not only as architecture but also as an inter-collective space that mediates cultural identity, memory, and imagination. By situating the Saung within the Traditional–Modern and Symbolic–Functional quadrants, this paper demonstrates how processes of restructuring, reconstruction, deconstruction, and replication function as adaptive design strategies. The findings highlight the Saung as a site of cultural oscillation and a resilient vernacular form, offering insights into how vernacular settlements can endure and transform under conditions of globalization.
Co-Authors Adelia Nalurita, Anggi Agung Purnomo Agustini, Ferina Aisah, Imas Dewi Yanti Ananda, Rizqullah Rafif Anarosita, Agustin Dwi Putri Annidham, Assakata Sinji Apriyanto, Apriyanto Aretha, Fabianty Edgar Aries Tika Damayani, Aries Tika Astuti, Erna Dwi Azhari, Salsabil Najwa Chrismawatntika Herlambang , Nurma Dana Budiman Dedy Ismail Dewanti, Lintang Purwara Dewi Fadilasari Dwiani, Oktaviana Puput Edwin Widia Fatma Kusuma Mahanani, Fatma Kusuma Fikri , Sulton Fitriani, Fahira Frans Simangunsong Guntur Guntur Habibi, Wanuri Hapsari, Putri Sekar Hariyanto, Vernanda Juni Indarti Indarti Isman, Raya Nazwa Jayantara, Putu Marlim Jodi, Anang Setyawan Jufri Ahmad , Muh Khoirun Nisa, Ganis Kurniawan, Donie Fadjar Laksana, Gede Bagus Ari Laras Sitoayu Lydia Apriliani, Lydia Marthasari, Mita Maulana, Sandwika Mimpira Haryono Ningrum, Resti Sevia Ningrum, Silvia Ningrum, Sindi Yuliana Lestari Nur Fitriyana Permataningsih, Farrah Febryanti Pratama, Novriann Priyana, Yana Puranamasari, Veryliana Putra, Gusti Putu Surya Sedana Putri Ronitawati Putri, Ganenia Tristina Ulia Qasanah, Yunita Nur Qowiyyudin, Agus Rahadyan Widarsadhika Wisnumurti Rina Sari Qurniawati, Rina Sari Rizky Esti Utami, Rizky Esti Ruslie, Ahmad Sholikhin Ruth Natalia Susanti Safitri, Cikra Ikhda Nur Hamida Sakrani , Laurisya Sakilla saleh, ragil amiruddin Setiawan, Eka Sibyan, Hidayatus Sulistyo , Heru Sumarno . Sunarmi Sunarmi Supriyanto Supriyanto Tanjung, Iffah Lutfiana Tri Prasetyo Utomo Valentina, Feby Verninda, Maghali Rachel Veryliana Purnamasari, Veryliana Violeta, Gyzella Vitria Melani, Vitria Weldi, M Galih Wibowo, Dymas Alameelas Wicaksono, Roy Adi Yoneska, Yoneska