The Elements of Forming Space Design at the Great Mosque of Nur Sulaiman Banyumas

Abstract

Mosque is the most important place of worship for Muslims, especially in Banyumas city which is dominated by the Muslim community. Researchers are interested in conducting research on The Great Mosque of Nur Sulaiman. This mosque is the oldest mosque in Banyumas city. The researcher examined the space-forming elements in mosque buildings from the viewpoint of Design History. The space-forming elements in buildings are very important as a space-forming identity of a building. Therefore, the researcher took the theme "Design of Space-Forming Elements in the Great Mosque of Nur Sulaiman Banyumas". It was to find out whether the Great Mosque of Nur Sulaiman Banyumas still retains its building elements. And whether there are any additions or subtractions to the current building design. The research aims to determine the design elements of the building of the Great Mosque of Nur Sulaiman and to compare the elements design of the previous and current buildings. The benefit of this research is none other than to increase knowledge and study of the architecture of old buildings, especially mosques in Banyumas city