Palembang traditional house
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The Palembang traditional house is a distinctive stilted wooden dwelling from South Sumatra, Indonesia, known for its ornate carvings, tiered roofs, and adaptation to riverine environments.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural heritage of Indonesia
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stilt house ⓘ traditional house ⓘ vernacular architecture ⓘ |
| architecturalFeature |
broad eaves
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ornate wood carvings ⓘ raised floor ⓘ stilted structure ⓘ tiered roof ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | stilted wooden dwelling ⓘ |
| constructionMethod |
minimal use of nails
ⓘ
timber joinery ⓘ |
| country | Indonesia ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | Melayu Palembang culture ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
representation of South Sumatran craftsmanship
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symbol of Palembang identity ⓘ |
| decorativeMotif |
Islamic-influenced ornamentation
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floral patterns ⓘ geometric patterns ⓘ |
| designedFor |
flood-prone areas
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riverbank settlements ⓘ tropical climate ⓘ |
| eraOfOrigin | pre-colonial period ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
family dwelling
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residential building ⓘ |
| hasPart |
carved wooden panels
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front veranda ⓘ kitchen area ⓘ ladder or stairs ⓘ main hall ⓘ sleeping rooms ⓘ ventilation openings ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Palembang
NERFINISHED
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South Sumatra NERFINISHED ⓘ Sumatra NERFINISHED ⓘ riverine environment ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
timber
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wood ⓘ |
| orientation | often oriented toward river ⓘ |
| purpose |
protection from flooding
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protection from wild animals ⓘ thermal comfort ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Malay traditional houses
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river-based trade culture ⓘ |
| roofMaterial |
clay tiles
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wooden shingles ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
loss of traditional craftsmanship
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urban development ⓘ |
| usedBy | Palembang people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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