Article
STUDI BENTUK ARSITEKTUR RUMAH SUKU BAJO DI DESA WISATA MEKAR KABUPATEN KONAWE
GARIS Jurnal Mahasiswa Jurusan Arsitektur, Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024), hlm. 71–80
Abstrak
The coastal region of Konawe Regency is known as a settlement area for the Bajo people. In Konawe Regency, particularly in the Mekar Tourism Village, there are residential buildings that possess unique characteristics, where the houses are built on stilts and still use natural materials as their structure and construction. However, these Bajo houses are now beginning to undergo changes in form, materials, and function. This study aims to identify the characteristics and conditions and to discover the architectural forms and changes in the houses of the Bajo people in the Mekar Tourism Village of Konawe Regency. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The population in this study consists of all residences located in the Mekar Tourism Village of Konawe Regency. The research findings indicate that Bajo houses have two basic types: houses with two parts (the core house and the kitchen) and houses with three parts (the front terrace, the core house, and the kitchen). The spatial pattern within the house reflects social hierarchy and cultural values, where the watangpola (core house) is considered sacred and serves as the center of family activities. This research is expected to serve as a reference for further studies on the architecture and culture of the Bajo people, as well as contribute to the development of sustainable tourism in the region.