INDEKS VISUAL FURNITUR DAN ARSITEKTUR JENGKI BERBASIS DATA PRESEDEN ARSITEKTUR

Abstract

The history and development of architectural styles and furniture always advance concurrently. The changes that occurred in the architecture will be reflected in the furnishing and vice versa. The character similarities and connection between architecture and furniture are not just associated with the styles, but furniture and architecture also have concurrence in structure integration, colors, texture, fabrication process, and visual components. Moreover, the relation is also depicted in the Jengki buildings and furniture, which is one of the base styles for the aesthetic value of Indonesian post-independence design. However, even though both of them have a typically unique pattern, there is no basis regarding special characteristic that is a visual geometric element as the ground for the similarity of both design patterns. This topic is compelling to observe, especially in the visual features of Jengki architecture and furniture. This research attempted to analyze the visual elements and characteristics of Jengki's design artifacts using precedents analysis on Jengki-style buildings and furniture. The results showed that there are characteristics and general patterns of Jengki, which included specifications and visual characteristics, along with visual similarities between the two. Afterward, the data was compiled into a Jengki visual indexing database consisting of 36 images of Jengki visual geometric elements. The database can be used as a resource and guidance in interpreting and assessing the level of Jengki design style also a reference for designing Jengki-style furniture.