The Transformation of Bali Aga (Ancient Balinese) Housing Dimension System in Modern Hospitality Houses Using Proportion and Scale Approach

Abstract

The dimension system in a building can create a specific character in different eras. The order in the role of proportion and building scale as parts of the dimension system, is highly dependent on the comparison of elements that forms the building. In the development of Balinese architecture, the dwellings in Bali Aga period also have different dimension system compared with other periods. It becomes a certain issue when the concepts of Bali Aga dwellings which dated from about 700 years ago have reappeared in modern times as a source of inspiration, especially for the concept of hospitality houses. This raises a question whether dimension system as a part of its concept also applied. This study uses mixed methods with analysis of mathematical-anthropocentric and perception-philosophy. The aim of the study is to determine the approach of the dimension system used in Bali Aga dwellings, in terms of the proportion and scale, and then compared it with the transformation today especially in modern hospitality houses. The result of the research shows that each dimension system used in these different eras has some similarities in terms of ideas, but also has significant changes that resulted the loss of the philosophical meaning.

Keywords: building dimension system, proportion, scale, Bali Aga, hospitality houses