American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (AJMRD)

Volume 07, Issue 02 (February - 2025), PP 01-13

ISSN: 2360-821X
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Research Paper Open Access

Application of Sundanese Neo Vernacular Architecture in

Modern Building Design

Raditya Rafi Wirawan1, Dedes Nur Gandarum*2 , Etty kridarso3

1
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture Department, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2
Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Architecture Department, Universitas Trisakti,
Jakarta, Indonesia
3
Assistant Professor of, Architecture Department, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Email:* 2dedes@trisakti.ac.id,
*Corresponding Author: Dedes Nur Gandarum
Orcid id : 0000-0002-6976-0257

ABSTRACT:- This research aims to identify and compare the themes of Indonesian Sundanese neo
vernacular architecture in the application of modern architectural components. This research uses a descriptive
analysis method with a quantitative approach and a systematic precedent review with 14 precedents with a
typology of hotels, resorts and multi-purpose buildings located in Answerarat. The results of this research show
that the most dominant component used in the application of Sundanese neo vernacular architecture is the most
dominant value reflected in Sundanese buildings is the shape of the roof which follows traditional Sundanese
houses and is also reflected in the shape of the floor plan taking into account climate factors, surrounding
culture, traditional cosmology. Sundanese are also non-physical beliefs that are believed in by the surrounding
culture.

Keywords:– Compare, Neo-Vernacular, Sundanese ,Value, Modern Design,

I. INTRODUCTION
The definition of vernacular architecture according to Yulianto Sumalyo is that it refers to a form that
combines cultural elements and characteristics of the local environment, such as climate, then in physical form
such as plans, building structures, details or ornaments, etc. Then Paul Oliver defined vernacular architecture as
buildings that are related to their environmental context and available resources, built using traditional
technology[1]. According to Lawson in his book entitled How Designers Think (1980), vernacular design is not
a profession that requires special education or training. or in other words, vernacular design is a relatively
simple and not complex process, which is not based on basic theories and relies more on traditional knowledge
passed down from one generation to the next[2].
According to (Saidi et al., 2019) using natural materials, such as tiles for floors, bricks, or other
materials for walls is a real form of neo vernacular architecture. The application of neo vernacular architecture
still refers to the principles of vernacular architecture which follows technological developments but also
maintains local identity [3]. According to Tjok Pradnya Putra, the term Neo vernacular comes from the word
"neo" which means new, and "vernacular" comes from the Latin "vernaculus," which means original. Thus, neo
vernacular reflects a combination of architectural heritage from the past and contemporary styles designed by
the local community or someone who has an interest in the building by involving the local community.[4].
The emergence of the modern era has created its own challenges, especially in the architectural context,
where many modern buildings are separated from the characteristics of local culture, including in Indonesia.
Apart from that, traditional Indonesian values are increasingly being eroded by advances in time and
technology. These values should become the identity inherent in the area, especially in the field of architecture.
Therefore, one of the steps that needs to be taken to maintain these characteristics, while still keeping up with
the times, is to integrate traditional and modern architecture.[1].

Sundanese Vernacular Architecture

According to Suharjanto (2014), traditional Sundanese architecture puts forward the basic idea or
concept of living side by side with nature. Nature is seen as a potential that must be respected and utilized

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wisely in everyday life. In Sundanese culture, the place where they live is often called "earth", which shows the
importance of a good relationship with the surrounding environment[5].
Sundanese cosmology views the human body as a reflection of the universe which is divided into three parts: (1)
Hulu (head) as the sacred place and residence of the Hyang, (2) Awak (body) as a symbol of balance and life,
and (3) Tribe ( feet) which symbolizes the land and supernatural creatures. This concept is reflected in the
structure of a traditional house which is built with three parts: (1) Foundation (suku) as the lowest part, (2)
Walls (awak) in the middle, and (3) Roof (upstream) at the top. This arrangement reflects the belief in the
relationship between humans and the universe [6].
The function of a roof in the view of traditional Sundanese society is defined as simple, focusing on
protection from rain, wind and heat. Aesthetics is not a priority; what is more important is the value of tradition
and loyalty to ancestors, as can be seen on the functional roofs of houses in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, Kampung
Naga and Kampung Pulo. In Kampung Naga, sulah nyanda-shaped roofs are permitted, while in Kampung Pulo,
roofs must be jolopong (gable roof) without haggling. This policy stems from an incident involving Embah
Dalem Arif Muhammad's son, who died as a result of a typhoon while beating a gong in a house with a sontog
roof. Since then, people have been prohibited from using jurai roofs and beating gongs, reflecting the
importance of tradition and binding provisions in their community. (Sriwardani and Savitri, 2019). The roof
covering material only uses injuk and nipah, in accordance with ancestral customary rules. The roof structure
must also be made of wood and bamboo, while the use of nails and wire is permitted with the permission of
traditional leaders. Roof tiles, asbestos and other materials are prohibited because they are associated with land,
which is a symbol of death, and are thought to bring the wrath of ancestors[5].
In Sundanese, a roof is called Suhunan, which comes from the word Suhun, meaning that which is
placed on top of the head. Sundanese people are very creative in giving names to the roofs of their houses, with
distinctive characters becoming icons for the roofs of Panggung houses. There are many types of roofs on
Sundanese Stage houses, namely: Jolopong, Julang Ngapak, Sulah Nyanda, Tagog Dog, Badak Heuay, Parahu
Kumureb, Capit Hurang or Capit Gunting, Jangga Wirangga, and Sontog. Suhunan Jolopong is considered to be
the oldest form of roof[6].

Image 1 Traditional form of Sundanese building.

(Source: redrawn from https://www.gramedia.com/literasi/mengenal-rumah-adat-sunda/ )

Ornamental Forms Ornaments in traditional Sundanese houses or in the West Java region usually have
severalmotifs used. These motifs are in the form of floral, fauna, nature and calligraphy motifs.
The types of decoration found on residential houses and other traditional buildings in the West Java
area are currently quite rare. except for a few of them found in the Cirebon area, namely in the houses of noble
families (keraton) and in buildings inherited from the Cirebon sultanate such as the Kasepuhan Palace, the
Kanoman Palace. Astana Gunung Jati, Kasepuhan Grand Mosque and Panjunan Grand Mosque. Several
possibilities have resulted in the scarcity of decorative ornaments in traditional Sundanese buildings. namely I).
In the past, Sundanese people did not have the habit of making certain carvings on parts of the house such as the
pillars (saka) of the house and so on. 2). Sundanese people at that time paid more attention to the building itself,
which at times was abandoned in order to live a semi-sedentary life. 3) several forms of decoration. It's simply
made from parts of the house made of bamboo which are not durable so they are easily lost in the future. The
house was subject to changes and expansion[7].

Apart from the criteria above, there are also several definitions and design principles that use the concept of
applying original Sundanese architecture as explained in table 1.

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Tabel 1. Variables from the Sundanese Vernacular values and architectural components
Pure Sundanese Explanation
Lemah cai [8] The meaning of Lemah cai is weak (land) and cai
is (water) An area for gardening and also a field
area next to the house for gathering [8].
Luhur handap [8] In Sundanese tradition, determining orientation
has the belief that the placement of the noble
place (top) has a higher value than the front
(bottom).[8].
Wadah eusi [8] Sacred places that have power (e.g. sacred groves,
cemeteries)[8].
Kaca-kaca [8] Sacred places that have power (e.g. sacred groves,
cemeteries) [8].
(Source :[8])

The second stage is to conclude the requirements for neo-vernacular architecture in general based on
the theoretical findings of Charles Jenks, Zikri, Yahya as shown in Table 1 below:

Tabel 2. Conclusion of Neo-Vernacular Criteria according to Charles Jenks, Zikri dan Yahya
Neo-Vernacular Neo-Vernacular Neo-Vernacular Conclution
architecture criteria architecture criteria architecture criteria
according to Charles according to Zikri, 2012 according to
Jenks, 1990 dalam [9] dalam [10] (Yahya. S, 2013) dalam
[11]
- Architectural - Physical - Direct - Taking into
forms (plans, architectural form (plan Relationship, is a creative account the surrounding
structures, ornaments) layout, details, structure innovation and cultural values, climate
that incorporate aspects and ornamentation) that accommodates local and local environment
of local climate, culture combines cultural and architecture that has been
and environment environmental elements, adapted to the values and
such as the local climate. role of the current structure.

- Traditional - - Sustainability - Traditional

and environmentally sustainable and
friendly shape with environmentally friendly
vertical proportions shape with vertical
proportions
- Use local - - - Use local
building materials. building materials.

- - Not always pure - - Not always pure

following following
regional language regional language
elements, usually elements, usually
something new something new
- Including non- - Analyze non- - Abstract - non-physical
physical components in physical components, Relationships are components, including
design concepts, such as including beliefs, thought representations in schematic beliefs, thought
religion, thought patterns, cultural practices form that can be utilized in patterns, cultural
processes, beliefs, and and spatial planning which cultural heritage and
practices, religion and
spatial layouts that refer to the macro cosmos architectural traditions.
touch on the wider and others. Apart from the spatial planning

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universe. requirements
(Source : [1])
The next stage is to unite the principles of applying vernacular architecture, the principles of applying
Sundanese neo vernacular and modern architectural components so that it becomes a guide for the subsequent
analysis process as shown in table 3 below:
Tabel 3. Variables from the Neo Vernacular values and architectural components
No Variabel Component architecture
Roof Plans Wall Window Ornament Colour
1. Pure Lemah cai - Area for - - - -
Sundanese gardening
Value and also a
field area
next to the
house for
gathering
2. Luhur handap - Determining - - - -
orientation
has the
belief that
the
placement
of a high
place (top)
has a higher
value than
in front
(bottom).
3. Wadah eusi - Sacred - - - -
places that
have power
(e.g. sacred
groves,
cemeteries)
4. Kaca-kaca - Differences - - - -
in material
and
elevation
become the
boundaries
of space
zones and
places
5. Neo - Take into Using a roof The - Using Ventilatio -
Vernacular account the roof to building is eaves on n grilles
Value surrounding respond to the thin so that window can
cultural values, tropical natural light s become
climate and local climate can enter ornaments
environment the building on
buildings

6. Traditional The roof Using the - - - -

sustainable and shape adapts vertical
environmentally to local cosmology
friendly shape regional of the upper,
with vertical culture middle,
proportions lower world
7. Use local Use of local Using Using The Ornament Using
building cultural wooden wood and window s are made natural
materials. materials floors natural frames using colors in
stone and wood, building
materials leaves bamboo s
around use
wood

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8. Not always pure Modify the Using Using Using Ornament Use
following shape of the renewable renewable aluminu s can be bright
regional roof while flooring materials m carved on white
language maintaining materials frames iron color
elements, the principles material
usually of the original
something new culture

9. non-physical Using a Terrace: - - Use of -

components, traditional men's zone ornamenta
including beliefs, Sundanese Middle l flora,
thought roof Room: fauna and
patterns, neutral zone local
cultural Pawon: customs
practices, Women's
religion and zone
spatial planning
(Sumber : Data pribadi)

II. METHODS OF RESEARCH

This research was conducted using a descriptive analysis method, which was carried out using a
quantitative approach and analyzing precedents. The aim of this research is to compare the application of
Sundanese neovernacular architectural values to modern architectural components. In this research, a total of 14
precedents were analyzed which were divided into several typologies, namely hotel buildings, resorts, office or
administrative buildings, and public buildings. These precedents are then classified based on similarity of
concepts, so that themes can be formulated that can be used as design guides.
Through literature study and precedent research, the implementation of existing theories in Sundanese
neo-vernacular design in architectural buildings can be analyzed. combines the principles of applying vernacular
architectural, the principles of applying Sundanese neo vernacular and modern architectural components so that
it becomes a guide for the analysis process which will then be represented through a matrix table, which is a
form of data collection results. Thus, the author can present the research results in the form of points, which will
show the least applied value (0-25), the moderately applied value (25-65), and the most dominant value applied
(65-100).
In this research, the analysis focuses on the exterior aspects of the building facade or physical elements,
because these components are easy to understand in terms of readability and imagination of Sundanese neo
vernacular architecture. Physical elements include architectural components that are seen and felt, such as the
shape of the roof, then the plan, walls, windows, ornaments, colors. The emphasis on this aspect aims to explore
how physical elements reflect local identity and Sundanese wisdom in the modern era.

III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The next stage in analyzing the principle criteria for explaining Neo vernacular architecture is to
outline precedents and make explanations of the precedent criteria that have been studied previously in relation
to physical character components. as shown in the table below:
Tabel 3. Preseden review
Precedent Review
Hotel pullman Hotel Gaia Bandung Hotel Seraton Hotel Padma Grand Mercure
Ciawi Bandung Bandung Bandung

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https://pullman-ciawi- (Image source : https://id.hotels.com/ho1 https://www.indoplaces.c https://www.booking.co
vimalahills.com/id/the- https://australindo.co.id/e 24087/sheraton-bandung- om/mod.php?mod=indon m/hotel/id/mercure-
hotel/galeri/) n-gb-the-gaia- hotel-and-tower- esia&op=view_hotel&ho bandung-setiabudi.html )
hotel?project_id=45) bandung-indonesia/) tid=235)

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Hotel Seruni Hotel Grand tebu Hotel Pullman Hotel Lido MNC Amanuba resort
gunung salak Bandung

(Image source : (Image source : (Image source : (Image source : (Image source :
https://www.traveloka.co https://www.traveloka.co https://www.pullman- https://www.booking.co https://www.expedia.co.i
m/id- m/id- bandung- m/hotel/id/lido-lakes- d/Bogor-Hotels-
id/hotel/indonesia/seruni id/hotel/indonesia/grand- grandcentral.com/id/cont resort.html) Amanuba-Hotel-Resort-
-hotel-gunung-salak- tebu-hotel- act-us/ ) Rancamaya.h22698619.
3000020001931 ) 3000010014882 ) Hotel-Information )

Sate Building Sribaduga Museum Gedung rektorat Air Natural Resort

Bandung Bandung ITB

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https://banhub.jabarprov. (Image source : (Image source : https://www.google.
go.id/gedung-sate/ ) https://www.google. https://www.google. com/imgres?q)
com/imgres?q=Mus com/imgres?q=Ged
eum%20sribaduga& ung%20rektorat%2
imgurl ) 0ITB )

After getting a precedent with the Sundanese Neovernacular approach, the next step is to identify architectural
elements based on the application of vernacular architectural principles as shown in table 4 below.

Tabel 4. Analysis of the implementation of the principle

Typology of Architecture Sundanese Variabel
precedents Roof Plan Wall Window Ornament Colour
Hotel 5) Using a roof 2) Determining 7) Using wood 5) use drips on 5) Ventilation 8) Use bright
pullman to respond to orientation has and natural windows grilles can white color
ciawi the tropical the confidence stone materials become
climate that the around 8) Using ornaments on
placement of aluminum buildings
6) The shape of the sublime 8) Using frames
the roof adapts place (top) has renewable 8) Ornaments
to local a higher value materials can be carved
regional culture than the front on iron
(bottom) material
7) Use of local
cultural 4) Differences
materials in material and
elevation
8) Modify the become the
shape of the boundaries of
roof while space zones
maintaining and places
initial cultural
principles 5) Thin
buildings so
9) Using a that natural
traditional light can enter
Sundanese roof the building

8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials

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Hotel Gaia 5) Using a roof 2) Determining 8) Using 5) use drips on 5) Ventilation 8) Use bright
Bandung to respond to orientation has renewable windows grilles can white color
the tropical the confidence materials become
climate that the 8) Using ornaments on
placement of aluminum buildings
6) The roof the sublime frames
shape adapts to place (top) has 7) Ornaments
local regional a higher value are made
culture than the front using wood,
(bottom) bamboo,
7) Use of local stone
cultural 4) Differences
materials in material and
elevation
8) Modify the become the
shape of the boundaries of
roof while space zones
maintaining and places
initial cultural
principles 5) Thin
buildings so
9) Using a that natural
traditional light can enter
Sundanese roof the building

8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials
Hotel 5) Using a roof 2) Determining 8) Using 5) use drips on - 8) Use bright
Seraton to respond to orientation has renewable windows white color
Bandung the tropical the confidence materials
climate that the 8) Using
placement of aluminum
6) The roof the sublime frames
shape adapts to place (top) has
local regional a higher value
culture than the front
(bottom)
7) Use of local
cultural 4) Differences
materials in material and
elevation
8) Modify the become the
shape of the boundaries of
roof while space zones
maintaining and places
initial cultural
principles 5) Thin
buildings so
9) Using a that natural
traditional light can enter
Sundanese roof the building

8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials

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Hotel Padma 5) Using a roof 2) Determining 8) Using 5) use drips on 7) Ornaments 7) Using natural
Bandung to respond to orientation has renewable windows are made colors in
the tropical the confidence materials using wood, buildings
climate that the 7) The window bamboo
placement of frames and
6) The shape of the sublime leaves use wood
the roof adapts place (top) has
to local a higher value
regional culture than the front
(bottom)
7) Use of local
cultural 4) Differences
materials in material and
elevation
8) Modify the become the
shape of the boundaries of
roof while space zones
maintaining and places
initial cultural
principles 5) Thin
buildings so
9) Using a that natural
traditional light can enter
Sundanese roof the building

8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials
Grand 5) Using a roof 4) Differences 8) Using 5) use drips on - 8) Use bright
Mercure to respond to in material and renewable windows white color
Bandung the tropical elevation materials
climate become the 8) Using
boundaries of aluminum
6) The shape of space zones frames
the roof adapts and places
to local
regional culture 5) Thin
buildings so
7) Use of local that natural
cultural light can enter
materials the building

8) Modify the 8) Using

shape of the renewable
roof while flooring
maintaining materials
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a
traditional
Sundanese roof
Hotel 7) Use of local 4) Differences 8) Using 5) use drips on 7) Ornaments 7) Using natural
Seruni cultural in material and renewable windows are made colors in
gunung materials elevation materials using wood, buildings
salak become the 7) The window bamboo
8) Modify the boundaries of frames and
shape of the space zones leaves use wood
roof while and places
maintaining
initial cultural 5) Thin
principles buildings so
that natural
light can enter
the building

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8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials

Hotel 5) Using a roof 8) Using 8) Using 8) Using 8) Ornaments 8) Use bright

Grand tebu to respond to renewable renewable aluminum can be carved white color
the tropical flooring materials frames on iron
climate materials material

6) The roof
shape adapts to
local regional
culture

7) Use of local
cultural
materials

8) Modify the
shape of the
roof while
maintaining
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a
traditional
Sundanese roof
Hotel 5) Using a roof 2)Penetapan 7) Using wood 8) Using - 8) Use bright
Pullman to respond to orientasi and natural aluminum white color
Bandung the tropical memiliki stone materials frames
climate keyakinan around
penempatan
6) The roof tempat luhur 8) Using
shape adapts to (atas) memiliki renewable
local regional nilai yang materials
culture tinggi dari di
hadap (bawah)
7) Use of local
cultural 4) Perbedaan
materials material dan
elevasi
8) Modify the menjadi
shape of the sebagai batas –
roof while batas zona
maintaining ruang dan
initial cultural tempat
principles
8)Menggunaka
9) Using a n material
traditional lantai yang
Sundanese roof terbarukan
Hotel Lido 5) Using a roof 1)Area untuk 8) Using 5)menggunakan - 8) Use bright
MNC to respond to berkebun dan renewable tritisan pada white color
the tropical juga area materials jendela
climate lapangandi
samping rumah 8)Menggunakan
6) The roof sebagai kusen
shape adapts to berkumpul alumunium
local regional
culture 5) Bangunan

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yang tipis agar

7) Use of local cahaya alami
cultural dapat masuk
materials ke bangunan

8) Modify the 8)Menggunaka

shape of the n material
roof while lantai yang
maintaining terbarukan
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a
traditional
Sundanese roof
Amanuba 5) Using a roof 2) Determining 7) Using wood 5) use drips on 8) Ornaments 8) Use bright
resort to respond to orientation has and natural windows can be carved white color
the tropical the confidence stone materials on iron
climate that the around material
placement of
6) The roof the sublime 8) Using
shape adapts to place (top) has renewable
local regional a higher value materials
culture than the front
(bottom)
7) Use of local
cultural 4) Differences
materials in material and
elevation
8) Modify the become the
shape of the boundaries of
roof while space zones
maintaining and places
initial cultural
principles 5) Thin
buildings so
9) Using a that natural
traditional light can enter
Sundanese roof the building

8) Using
renewable
flooring
materials
Sate 5) Using a roof 9)Terrace: 7) Using wood 5) use drips on - 8) Use bright
Building to respond to men's zone and natural windows white color
the tropical Middle Room: stone materials
Bandung climate neutral zone around 7) The window
Pawon: frames and
6) The roof Women's zone 8) Using leaves use wood
shape adapts to renewable
local regional 5) Thin materials
culture buildings so
that natural
7) Use of local light can enter
cultural the building
materials
8) Using
8) Modify the renewable
shape of the flooring
roof while materials
maintaining
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a

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traditional
Sundanese roof

Sribaduga 5) Using a roof 5) Thin 7) Using wood 5) use drips on 7) Ornaments 8) Use bright
Museum to respond to buildings so and natural windows are made white color
Bandung the tropical that natural stone materials using wood,
climate light can enter around 8) Using bamboo
the building aluminum
6) The roof 8) Using frames
shape adapts to 8) Using renewable
local regional renewable materials
culture flooring
7) Use of local materials
cultural
materials
8) Modify the
shape of the
roof while
maintaining
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a
traditional
Sundanese roof
Universitas 5) Using a roof 5) Thin 8) Using 5) use drips on - 8)Menggunakan
Building to respond to buildings so renewable windows warna Putih
ITB the tropical that natural materials cerah
climate light can enter 7) The window
Bandung the building frames and
6) The roof leaves use wood
shape adapts to 8) Using
local regional renewable
culture flooring
materials
7) Use of local
cultural
materials

8) Modify the
shape of the
roof while
maintaining
initial cultural
principles

9) Using a
traditional
Sundanese roof
Air Natural 5) Using a roof 1) Area for 7) Using wood 5) use drips on 7) Ornaments 7) Using natural
Resort to respond to gardening and and natural windows are made colors in
the tropical also a field stone materials using wood, buildings
climate area next to the around 7) The window bamboo
house for frames and
6) The roof gathering leaves use wood
shape adapts to
local regional 4) Differences
culture in material and
elevation
7) Use of local become the

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cultural boundaries of
materials space zones
and places
8) Modify the
shape of the 5) Thin
roof while buildings so
maintaining that natural
initial cultural light can enter
principles the building

9) Using a 6) Using the

traditional vertical
Sundanese roof cosmology of
the upper,
middle, lower
world
7) Using
wooden floors
(Source: Personal data)

After analyzing 15 precedents by adapting Sundanese neo vernacular principles, the next stage is to
determine the most frequently used applications using assessment points as shown in table 5 below.

Table 5. Conclusions from the application of Sundanese Neovernacular values to modern buildings
No Variabel Architecture Sundanese Variabel
Roof Plan Wall Window Ornament Colour
1. Pure Lemah cai - 2/14 - - - -
2. Sundanese Luhur handap - 6/14 - - - -
3. Value Wadah eusi - 0/14 - - - -
4. Kaca-kaca - 9/14 - - - -
5. Neo - Take into account 13/14 12/14 - 12/14 2/14 -
Vernacular the surrounding
Value cultural values,
climate and local
environment
6. Traditional 13/14 1/14 - - - -
sustainable and
environmentally
friendly shape with
vertical proportions
7. Use local building 13/14 1/14 6/14 5/14 5/14 3/14
materials.

8. Not always pure 13/14 13/14 13/14 8/14 3/14 11/14

following
regional language
elements, usually
something new
9. non-physical 13/14 0/14 - - - -
components,
including beliefs,
thought patterns,
cultural practices,
religion and spatial
planning
Conclusion Poin 65 44 19 25 10 14
(Source: Personal data)

IV. CONCLUSION
From the results of the analysis that has been carried out using 5 analysis tables regarding the
characteristics of Sundanese neo vernacular architecture and its application in modern architectural components
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based on 14 building cases, it can be concluded that the most dominant value reflected in Sundanese buildings is
the roof shape which follows traditional Sundanese houses and is also reflected in form a floor plan by
considering climate factors, surrounding culture, Sundanese traditional cosmology as well as non-physical
beliefs held by the surrounding culture.

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*Corresponding Author: Dedes Nur Gandarum,

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Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

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