Abstract
Elements of settlement spatial layout (physical aspect) and community’s social-cultural life with any rites (non-physical aspect) are still performed by some people in Baluwarti Settlement until today, leading to a distinctive peculiarity. It is this peculiarity that makes Baluwarti Settlement environment located inside the court (palace) different from other settlements (outside the court) in Surakarta. Considering the qualitative research paradigm and historical reading method, this research could find out that the spatial layout concept of Baluwarti Settlement namely Tri Hanakara. In which the kings reigning after Paku Buwana III constructed this Baluwarti settlement to forward the previous King’s wish.
Highlights
The main building of Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat has been built by Paku Buwana II (17421749)
The background of Baluwarti settlement construction departed from the people’s formal bond to the Court. This formal bond constitutes the status as abdi dalem of court, with a degree or kekancingan conferred by Sinuwun
Considering the background, question, and objective of the research, to find out the spatial layout concept of Baluwarti settlement, the research method chosen in this study was the one that can formulate a local concept
Summary
The main building of Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat has been built by Paku Buwana II (17421749). Having the main court been constructed completely, Paku Buwana II passed away, and succeeded by Paku Buwana III (1749-1788), with degree Sinuwun Kanjeng Susuhunan Prabu Amangkurat Jawa Senapati Ing Ngalaga Abdurrahman Sayidin Panata Gama Khalifatullah Ingkang Kaping III Ing Negari Surakarta Hadiningrat (Purwadi, 2007:405) During his early reign, Baluwarti settlement started to be constructed (as the dwellings for sentana dalem and abdi dalem) serving as the defense fort all at once. The background of Baluwarti settlement construction departed from the people’s formal bond to the Court This formal bond constitutes the status as abdi dalem of court, with a degree or kekancingan conferred by Sinuwun. This presence of settlement originally functions as kingdom city (kuthagara) as the governmental center of Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat palace. Genius loci is still found, being the characteristics of Baluwarti settlement environment
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