Berkala Arkeologi SANGKHAKALA
Vol 22 No 2 (2019)

MODIFIKASI TANAH DAN VARIASI FONDASI BANGUNAN ISTANA MAIMUN, KOTA MEDAN, PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA

Stanov Purnawibowo (Balai Arkeologi Sumatera Utara)
Andri Restiyadi (Balai Arkeologi Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jan 2020

Abstract

Maimun Palace is one of the iconic cultural heritage buildings in Medan City, North Sumatra Province. It has a unique blend of Malay and colonial styles. The subject in this article deals with the building foundations of the Maimun Palace. The foundation part has a crucial role in a building, but it is rarely used as a research topic. The issues raised in this paper relate to the structure, composition, and function of the foundation. The purpose of writing this article besides answering the problem is also expected to be able to increase architectural treasury, especially regarding the style of building foundations that have a blend of traditional Malay and Colonial styles. Through descriptive-analytical research, the conclusion obtained from this study is that there are three kinds of building foundations that adjust to the function of supporting the buildings above which consist of one, two and three levels of the building.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SBA

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

"SANGKHAKALA" refers to the shell horns that blown regularly to convey certain messages. In accordance with the meaning, this journal expected to become an instrument in the dissemination of archaeological information to the public which is published on an ongoing basis. Berkala Arkeologi ...