Batak

Indonesian architecture with stilted houses.

Overview

Batak architecture, using wood and thatch, features stilted houses with saddleback roofs, prominent in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Core Characteristics

Notable Examples

Architectural Connections

Influence and Legacy

Led by Batak craftsmen, it reflects cultural identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Corsican: The term 'vernacular' is used here to mean local or regional building traditions, which may or may not include the use of local or regional materials. The term can also be used for buildings that are not in a distinct regional style, but that is not the intended meaning here. It includes buildings constructed by people without formal architectural training, using local techniques and materials, as well as buildings designed by architects that incorporate local or regional building traditions, materials, or styles. (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)