Revealing the fundamental essence and tectonic structure of Angkul-angkul architecture through the Delphi method

I Gusti Lanang Agung Nararya Pangjaya; Harry Kurniawan

doi:10.30822/arteks.v10i3.4437

Authors

I Gusti Lanang Agung Nararya Pangjaya Universitas Gadjah Mada
Harry Kurniawan Universitas Gadjah Mada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30822/arteks.v10i3.4437

Keywords:

Angkul-angkul, Courtyard gate, Culture, Tectonics, Traditional construction

Abstract

As a courtyard gateway imbued with symbolic significance, the angkul-angkul embodies Balinese cultural and spiritual values while offering a distinctive tectonic expression that merits preservation. This study seeks to uncover the essence and underlying tectonic principles inherent in the construction and architectural articulation of the angkul-angkul, with the aim of elucidating its architectural value within the traditional building system and identifying its primary structural components. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research integrates an extensive literature review with the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus and ensure analytical validation. The results indicate that the angkul-angkul manifests a harmonious balance among aesthetic visual identity, tradition-based construction systems, and philosophical meaning. These values are articulated through six principal aspects: form, dimension, structure, spatial configuration, materiality, and ornamentation. Collectively, these six aspects constitute the fundamental basis shaping both the structural integrity and aesthetic expression of the angkul-angkul. Ultimately, the study’s findings establish a structured set of design criteria that can inform and guide future angkul-angkul design practices, ensuring that its ongoing development remains contextually grounded, sustainable, and aligned with local cultural principles.

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