ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur
Vol 11 No 1 (2026): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | January 2026 ~ March 2026

Architectural settings as ritual spaces in Bayan: Harmony of cultural traditions and spatial experience

Vincentia Reni Vitasurya (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta)
Gregorius Agung Setyonugroho (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta)
Anna Pudianti (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta)
Lucia Asdra Rudwiarti (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta)
Wakita Yoshihisa (Kindai University)
Hideo Shiraishi (Kanazawa University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study highlights the role of architectural settings as sacred spaces in the ritual practices of the Bayan community in Lombok, Indonesia. The research focuses on three key rituals: Menggawe Menyunat, which signifies human relationships through the coming-of-age ceremony for Bayan boys; Ngaji Makem Ngaturang Ula Kayang, representing human connection with nature as an expression of gratitude for agricultural bounty; and Maulid Adat, symbolizing human bonds with God during the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's birth. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research integrates field observations, in-depth interviews, and literature analysis to reveal the function, hierarchy, and transformation of ritual spaces such as Masjid Kuno Bayan Beleq, traditional houses, and the sacred pathway Rurung Agung. The findings demonstrate that these architectural settings are not merely venues for rituals but embody the spiritual, cultural, and ecological symbolism of the Bayan community. This article contributes to the discourse on sacred architecture and the preservation of traditional culture amidst modern challenges.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

ARTEKS

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur is a medium of scholarly publication published by Architecture Study Program of Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira in collaboration with Indonesian Architect Association. It serves several goals i.e. being a medium of communication, dissemination and exchange of ...