How to utilize nobles’ houses in a conflicted area: an architectural case study in Baluwarti, a cultural tourism kampong at Surakarta Sunanate Palace

Abstract

Cultural tourism is being intensified in every kampong (village) in Surakarta. Baluwarti is a cultural tourism kampong situated in the palace area where the nobles dwell. However, the internal conflict among these nobles affects the kampong’s tourism management system. Therefore, the main focus of this research is to find an architectural model of tourism management utilizing the nobles’ houses. This model, furthermore, is created by building synergy with stakeholders, initiated by communities in conflicted areas. Participatory Action Research in the form of FGD was performed to create a dialogue format with the community. Completeness of data and information were obtained through field observations, in-depth interviews and providing related documents. The result of the research displayed three models of tourism management in the conflicted area, namely: 1) The Management Model for Tourism Management in Restricted Areas, 2) The Development Model for Cultural Tourism Kampongs, 3) The Integration Model between Tourism Potential and Tourism Economic Activities. These models can be proposed to the government to encourage the development of heritage tourism industries in conflicted areas.