APPLICATION OF METAPHORIC ARCHITECTURE IN CULTURAL CENTER BUILDINGS IN MUNA REGENCY

Abstrak

Muna Regency is one of the regencies in Southeast Sulawesi that boasts abundant cultural potential, which must be continuously preserved. Several cultural aspects in Muna Regency include woven crafts such as traditional Muna textiles, local culinary specialties, traditional Muna dances, and folk games. There is also an iconic horse - fighting performance, prehistoric human paintings found inside caves, and traditional Muna houses, which carry sacred cultural values and meanings, as well as local traditions rooted in the community. However, with the passage of time, the understanding, recognition, and preservation of culture have declined, including the preservation of Muna Regency's historical heritage. Therefore, a platform is needed to support cultural activities in Muna Regency. To address this, the idea of designing a Cultural Center emerged, built using the Metaphorical Architecture concept. This architectural approach reflects the profound meaning of the importance of preserving culture and serves as a symbolic representation of Muna Regency. The construction of the Cultural Center in Muna Regency aims to revive cultural heritage and provide a space for future generations to explore and connect with the cultural identity of Muna Regency.

Kata kunci

• Cultural Center
• Metahorical Architecture
• Preservation
• Pusat Kebudayaan
• Tradisi
• Tradition
• arsitektur metafora
• pelestarian