Title: The 4 Major Styles of Architecture in Indonesia | Holidify
Headings: The 4 Major Styles of Architecture in Indonesia
The 4 Major Styles of Architecture in Indonesia
1. Traditional Architecture in Indonesia
2. Religious Architecture in Indonesia
3. Colonial Architecture in Indonesia
4. Post-Independence Architecture in Indonesia
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Content: This, however, turned out to be disastrous in the hot and wet climate, leading to a massive outbreak of malaria and dysentery. Over the years, the Dutch learned from their mistakes and combined local elements such as eaves and porticos to their buildings. Slowly neoclassical and neo-gothic influence began to seep into architecture, with the inclusion of columns and verandahs. This was most prominent in the Catholic churches in Java and its provinces. The Blenduk Church in Semarang and the Jakarta cathedral are fine examples of this style. Source
4. Post-Independence Architecture in Indonesia
From the 1970s onward the International Style began to emerge in Indonesia, characterized by skyscrapers made of glass, steel and concrete. Ornaments were rejected, replaced by transparency and balance in most structures. Examples include the famous Hotel Indonesia and the Aceh Tsunami Museum. The government began to promote indigenous forms of architecture during this time, which led to a cultural fusion in many places.