Indonesia is a country rich in potential materials provided by nature and culture. This makes Indonesia equally rich in Vernacular Architecture artifacts. Several Indonesian architects recognize this potential and adopt a Vernacular Architecture approach in their architectural designs. The phenomenon of architects' awareness in utilizing existing material and cultural potential gives rise to the Contemporary Vernacular phenomenon. One architect who applies the Vernacular Architecture approach to his designs is Yu Sing, a young architect from Bandung. In almost all of Yu Sing's architectural works, the Contemporary Vernacular phenomenon is easily found. Several characteristics of Contemporary Vernacular in Yu Sing's work include the use of local materials, re-interpretation of local architecture, an architectural approach based on religious values, and an architectural approach based on local values and traditions.
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