Minangkabau

Architecture with buffalo-horned roofs.

Overview

Minangkabau architecture, using wood and thatch, features stilted houses with horn-shaped roofs, prominent in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Core Characteristics

• Stilted wooden houses.
• Buffalo-horned roofs.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Rumah Gadang (Indonesia, traditional).
• Pagaruyung Palace (Indonesia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Southeast Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Minangkabau craftsmen, it reflects matrilineal culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Symbolism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)