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Characteristics of Micro Spatial Patterns, Functions and Meanings of the Towani Tolotang’s Traditional House Husnirrahman Jamaluddin; Afifah Harisah; Ria Wikantari
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 3 No 1 (2020): Volume 3 Number 1, February 2020
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.022020.09

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The architecture of Towani Tolotang’s traditional house has characteristics that represents the identity, activities, social and cultural values ​​of the community. The Towani Tolotang people strongly maintain the relationship of togetherness and unity shown by the architecture of traditional houses. This study discussed and examined the characteristics of micro spatial patterns, functions, and meanings of the Towani Tolotang’s traditional house. The study was conducted in Amparita Village, Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi. The discussion on the architecture of the traditional house of Towani Tolotang was carried out by applying the naturalistic phenomenological method. This type of research is qualitative with the process of collecting data through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document studies. Data analysis was performed using descriptive qualitative, describing in accordance with the natural situation. The results of the study revealed that there were two spaces in the spatial pattern of Towani Tolotang’s traditional house being the characteristics different from Bugis’s houses in general. They were tamping and special rooms. The function of the space was similar to the Bugis’s house in general, except the two spaces. Tamping was functioned as a place to receive guests with the status of ordinary people, and the special room was used as a place for ritual and taking prayer for the people of Towani Tolotang. Every space in the Towani Tolotang’s traditional house has its own meaning, included tamping which means respect for the traditional leader and special room which means the sacred space.
Factors Related to Visitors’ Experience of Orientation and Disorientation at MTC Karebosi Makassar Musdaria Muhammadiah; Ria Wikantari; Afifah Harisah
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 3 No 2 (2020): Volume 3 Number 2, August 2020
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.082020.15

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Architecture involves the perception of the personal environment and the community in designing to be able to orient users. That perception became the basis for designers to design public buildings. The shopping center is one of the most visited public buildings and often orients and disorients its users. MTC Karebosi is one of the shopping centers in Makassar with the concept of providing primary, secondary, and electronic merchandise needs in one place. The need can be purchased wholesale and retail at affordable prices which makes it one of the alternatives for people to shop in Makassar. As a place to sell wholesale and retail merchandise, the retails laying arrangements are designed to the maximum possible to get a large number of retails in a limited area. As a result, the existing retail looks solid and similar to each other. Because of that, the situation between the corridors to the destination looks similar to each other. These conditions make visitors unable to mark the corridors that pass to the destination so that sometimes visitors experience disorientation. This research aims to determine factors related to the visitor's orientation and disorientation experience and uses survey methods. Data collection uses questionnaires as research instruments. The results revealed that factors related to orientation are spatial aspects, functional aspects, visual aspects, cognitive mapping, and behavior. Factors related to disorientation are spatial aspects, functional aspects, visual aspects, cognitive mapping, behavior, and internal individuals. However, there is one different factor that is the individual internal factor in the disorientation experience whereas orientation is not found. This is because internal factors such as fatigue make it easy for a person to forget and not concentrate so that they experience disorientation.
The Function, Space, Form and Meaning of the Traditional House of Tolaki Tribe in Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi Nidia Islamiah; Ria Wikantari; Asniawaty Kusno
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 4 No 2 (2021): Volume 4 Number 2, August 2021
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/10.25042/epi-ije.082021.10

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The architecture of traditional house of the Tolaki tribe has characteristics that indicate the activities, identity and socio-cultural values of the community. This study aims to examine the function, space, form, and meaning of the traditional house of the Tolaki tribe. Field surveys were conducted at Meluhu Village in Meluhu District and Asambu Village in Unaaha District of Konawe Regency. This research is qualitative with phenomenological method. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and document studies. The objects of research were is Laika Mbuu and Laika Aha houses which were selected from nine forms of Laika in Konawe Regency using purposive-criteria sampling technique. Data were analyzed descriptively, then the results were discussed and associated with relevant theories. The result reveals that the function of Laika Mbuu and Laika Aha is formerly the residence a Mokole (King) and a place to hold traditional ceremonies. However nowadays Laika Mbuu has become a communal gathering place and other public purposes, whereas Laika Aha become a customary house for ceremonial events. The spatial arrangement of Laika Mbuu has no partition so that the local community carries out all activities in one open space, whereas Laika Aha contains partitions that divide the space into several rooms. Both the Laika Mbuu and Laika Aha have a rectangular building shape. The square shape on the building facade shows a bottom container called Kalo Sara, which is a set of objects as symbol of social class and has a meaning as customary law in the Tolaki community. This research concludes that both the Laika Mbuu and Laika Aha have similar function and form, however different spatial arrangement. Both the Laikas express many symbolic meanings, among others that the house as symbol of a human body, and the residents symbolize organs of the human body, so that once the house is built and filled, it must try to protect itself from all obstacles and calamities.
Semiotic Perspective of Characteristics and Meanings of Hunto Sultan Amai Mosque Ornaments in Gorontalo Asmin Salongi; Afifah Harisah; Ria Wikantari
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 5 No 1 (2022): Volume 5 Number 1, February 2022
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.022022.09

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A mosque is a well-known form of architecture in the Islamic community, serving as a center for religious activities and a symbol of Islamic identity. The Hunto Mosque in Gorontalo City, Hohuntonga, which means a gathering place, is known for its beautiful architectural design which owes much to the role of the ornaments adorning the building. This research aims to describe and interpret the characteristics and meanings of the ornaments in the Hunto Sultan Amai Mosque, as well as identify the factors that shape their characteristics. A qualitative method with Roland Barthes' (1986) semiotic approach was employed, and data was gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results reveal that the ornamentation in the mosque consists of geometric and floral shapes, with square patterns and lotus flower motifs, colored in white and gold and made of paint. The most prominent placement of these ornaments is on the mosque wall elements. The square shape has meaning “symbol of physical experience and the physical world of materiality”, while the lotus flower represents adaptation and idealism. White signifies purity, while gold symbolizes triumph and power. The characteristics and meanings of the ornaments are formed from Arab and Malay architecture.