The continuity of binary diametric space of Balinese house in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• Published in: City, culture and society Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 33 - 42
• Main Authors: Subroto, T. Yoyok Wahyu, Malangyudo, Ahmad Saifullah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-03-2014
• Subjects: Balinese house; Binary diametric space; Guest room-Paon; Nawa Sanga; Pamerajan-Paon; Rwa Bhineda; Balinese house; Pamerajan-Paon; Rwa Bhineda; Binary diametric space; Nawa Sanga; Guest room-Paon
• ISSN: 1877-9166; 1877-9174
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ccs.2014.02.001

•Binary diametric space: the ordering of two spaces with opposing usage in diametrically position.•Pamerajan-Paon: the representative of the binary sacred space.•Guest room-Paon: the representative of the binary profane space.•Nawa Sanga: the nine squares consisting of eight cardinal directions and the center.•Rwa Bhineda: means that life is duality which refers to two opposite thing.
This paper presents the topological analysis of fourteen Balinese houses in Yogyakarta, Indonesia since 1983–1993. The process of absorption of such Balinese cultural concept as Rwa Bhineda and Nawa Sanga within the Balinese house in Yogyakarta seems to have been applied identical. This research aims to see deeper on the spatial pattern of the house. There are two main strategies of research which refer to the research questions. First is to see what spaces are maintained and second, how its origin spatial setting system can be sustained and developed in Yogyakarta? Moreover, in order to see the continuity its spatial pattern, this research is directed to see its basic spatial setting system. The topological analysis as the research method is used to formulate the spatial setting system based on the priority system. As the research is focused on the spatial system and spatial position pattern of the house, so the using of matrix diagram of Nawa Sanga as the Balinese traditional concept of nine squares consisting of eight cardinal directions and center is essential. The Nawa Sanga is also used to verify the system of space in Balinese cultural context. The research concluded that the binary diametric spaces (Pamerajan-Paon; Guest room-Paon) of reminiscence are positioned in particular location as similar to the Balinese traditional house. This suggests that the binary diametric spaces support the Balinese in Yogyakarta to keep their cultural and social movement as a key factor in revealing the Balinese house in association with their religion (Balinese Hinduism).