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Pengembangan Pariwisata pada Kawasan Saoraja Pattojo Andi Abidah; Muh. Idhil Maming; Andi Yusdy Dwiasta
Seminar Nasional LP2M UNM SEMINAR NASIONAL 2022 : PROSIDING EDISI 3
Publisher : Seminar Nasional LP2M UNM

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Abstract. The ke-datu-an of pattojo area is one of the areas that has historical value that can be developed into a cultural tourism area, where the area is a cultural heritage that has a character like the area of old cities in Java. In the area there is a private residential building datu pattoj0 (saoraja tanre, pattojo palace office or known as saouraja batu / kance), these two buildings have  colonial architecture shape at the time. Around the sauraja (palace) there are squares, schools, mosques built by the kedatuan of pattojo during the reign of pattojo XI. Meanwhile, the location of the market has turned into a residential area. This research is a qualitative research by conducting a field survey. Area spots that can become tourist spots are developed by creating regional linkages so that visitors can easily access them. Keywords: : Saoraja Pattojo, Linkage, Heritage Tourism
Toraja Architectural Wisdom as a Catalyst for Contemporary Design Innovation Andi Abidah; Andi Yusdy Dwiasta; Surianto B Mappangara; Ivan Fachrul Marsa
The Future of Education Journal Vol 4 No 8 (2025): Continued
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

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This study examines the architectural wisdom embedded in Toraja vernacular traditions and its potential to inspire culturally grounded contemporary design innovation. Using a qualitative interpretive approach that combines field observation, architectural documentation, and interviews with cultural experts, the research identifies the morphological, symbolic, and ecological principles that define the Tongkonan, the traditional Toraja house. The results show that Toraja architecture demonstrates advanced environmental adaptation through elevated timber structures, aerodynamic saddle-shaped roofs, and passive ventilation strategies. Equally significant is its symbolic spatial ordering, which reflects Toraja cosmology and kinship systems, revealing architecture as both a material and cultural construct. The study finds that these vernacular principles align strongly with contemporary design agendas related to sustainability, low-carbon construction, participatory design, and identity-driven architecture. Furthermore, the communal building practices associated with Tongkonan construction illuminate culturally embedded models of social collaboration that hold contemporary relevance. The findings suggest that when interpreted critically and respectfully, Toraja architectural wisdom can function as a catalyst for innovative design solutions that integrate tradition with modern needs. The study concludes that indigenous knowledge should not be viewed as static heritage but as an active resource for shaping contextually meaningful architectural futures. Keywords: Toraja architecture; vernacular wisdom; Tongkonan; contemporary design innovation; cultural sustainability