Batak Craftsmen

Indonesian vernacular builders.

Overview

Batak Craftsmen, using wood, built traditional rumah adat in Sumatra, Indonesia, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Elevated, saddle-roofed houses.
• Ornate wooden carvings.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Notable Works

• Batak Rumah Adat (Indonesia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Pre-colonial.
• Residential: Houses.
• Indonesian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Embodies Batak cultural identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Construction (technique), Symbolism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)