NATAH: FUNCTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SPACE IN BALINESE VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
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Indonesia has various manifestations of vernacular architecture which are the answers to human needs and responses to nature, society, and culture. Natah in Balinese vernacular architecture has a strong character and is rich in functional and spiritual meaning, so it is significant to study. This study aims to analyze the proportions and forming factors of natah, examine how the spatial proportions and architectural elements in natah reflect local wisdom values, and explore how this concept is applied in the daily practices of the Balinese people. The research paradigm used is naturalistic, with a qualitative research strategy in the form of an interpretive approach. The discussion indicator is Vernacular Study to discuss the proportions and forming factors to then understand the relationship between space and architecture that is formed. Based on the analysis result, it is known that natah is an open area formed as a result of the configuration of traditional Balinese residential space patterns. Natah has a function as ventilation, lighting, and evacuation. Natah also has a spiritual function as a place for ceremonies and rituals and as a socialization space for the Balinese people, so the existence of natah is important for the Balinese people for the sustainability of traditional architecture.
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