From sacred to secular: Baruk architecture on secular buildings in Sarawak

Zaini, Atta Idrawani; Karsono, Bambang; Sulong, Awang Hasim Awang

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/213/1/012043

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“…Another example is by orientating the entrances into the Baruk towards the east, where good news is believed to originate (Yunitha and Guntur, 2020). The adherence to religious sanctity within the Baruk is further reflected by separating the two-floor zones within the Baruk: Akat and Akat Guna (Zaini, 2018). The Akat is mostly for secular activities such as sleeping, whereas the inner circle-Akat guna is the designated place within the Baruk where ceremonies and rituals are performed.…”

Section: Ruaimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It was a place for them to sleep in, prepare food, carry out rituals and meetings, and was a place to store war prizes such as head-hunted skulls and brass musical instruments (Zaini et al, 2018). Historically, during times of war, the Baruks also acted as a defensive fort for the community whenever the need arose (Zaini, 2018. ) Baruk Bidayuh…”

Section: Ruaimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Traditionally, the Baruks of the Bidayuh are located in the centre of a village, serving as its meeting place, ceremonial hall and the like (Yunitha & Guntur, 2020;Zaini et al, 2018), thus having its own rules (adat-adat) and cultural significance when it comes to its placement and orientation. However, the Baruk within this framework is more secular while respecting the traditional values the Bidayuhs hold while combining and adapting with contemporary practices the Bidayuhs now adhere to.…”

Section: Longhouse Placementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For a settlement of smaller size in the 100-120 population, the floor area of the Baruk need only be in the range of 150m² or 1600m² for a larger settlement. For this framework, where the number of corners is in the factors of eights as a reference to Baruks traditionally being either octagonal or round (Zaini et al, 2018), the smaller Baruk of 150m² should have eight corners and eight columns. Likewise, the larger Baruk would have 24 corners, with 24 primary and secondary columns to maximise the support of the entire structure.…”

Section: Longhouse Expansion Flat Groundmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Contemporary Bidayuh Vernacular Architecture

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In Sarawak, Malaysia, many new buildings stand in stark contrast to the local traditional Bidayuh Longhouses and Baruks. The lack of representation and respect for local culture and building techniques in the architectural landscape of the 21st century is contributing to the disappearance of the Bidayuh culture and heritage; the traditional design of the Longhouse and Baruk is a vital part of that. The failure to develop and integrate the vernacular style over time can lead to the heritage architecture being seen as archaic and undervalued. Reviving local knowledge and culture in the 21st century can not only preserve the local identity but can also push the practice of architecture to be more sustainable, both culturally and environmentally. Hence, my research investigates ways traditional Bidayuh building knowledge and techniques can positively influence contemporary design.The research focuses on a small community scale with data on the Bidayuh’s building design, form, and construction. The methodology starts with gathering and analysing various types of information from local archives and via observations that have been employed relating to vernacular building techniques. The gathered knowledge will be used to develop a contemporary approach to design and technology. The information collected will then be used as a starting point to create a framework for the Bidayuh built forms. The result would be the basis for developing prototypes of contemporary Longhouses. This research investigates traditional Bidayuh designs to see how they help minimise environmental damage whilst reinforcing cultural identity without being seen as retrogressive. The framework and prototype can be a precedent for future architectural developments elsewhere.

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