Kajian Konsep Arsitektur Kontekstual pada Bangunan di Kawasan Kota Tua Jakarta

Abstract

Contextual architecture is a field of science that discusses the relationship of a building with the surrounding environment that explains three things, namely, activities, environment, and visuals. The application of contextual architecture can be seen in a historical area that still maintains historical values. One of the historical areas that still maintains historical values in its buildings is the Jakarta Old Town Area. This study aims to explain how the application of the principles of contextual architecture in the Old City area of Jakarta particularly the shape of the building. Existing principles are contrast and harmony in terms of size, shape, and color, but in this research, it will discuss the shape of the building. The method used in examining contextual architecture in the Old Jakarta City area is a qualitative descriptive method that is, conducting observations to find out the contextual buildings in historic areas and then analyzing the principles of contextual architecture particularly the shape of the building. This research is expected to be able to identify and provide an understanding of the principles of contextual architecture in historic buildings in the Old City area of Jakarta, particularly the shape of the building.