The concept of Betawinese decorative in culinary zone planning at Setu Babakan cultural village

Abstract

Setu Babakan Cultural Village is a settlement area established by the Government of Jakarta as a place for the conservation and development of Betawinese culture. It is located in Srengseng Sawah, South Jakarta. It has a natural lake, called as Setu Babakan, as the focal point. It is one of the interesting tourist attractions for those want to enjoy the typical rural atmosphere or see the indigenous Betawinese culture directly. The lack point of Setu Babakan Cultural Village is the character as the village area based on Betawinese culture. Culinary zone as one of tourist destination has a dirty look with the number of carts and food stalls that are not well organized. Thus the visitors feel uncomfortable with the situation in culinary zone of Setu Babakan Cultural Village. To reinforce the impression as Betawinese Culture Village, the culinary zone needs to be strengthening by design. This research use planning approach to interpret the Betawinese decorative concept such as ornament, materials, and color based on Betawinese architectural philosophy. The result of this study is not only to create an interesting, comfortable, and aesthetic atmosphere of culinary zone in SetuBabakan Cultural Village but also strengthen the cultural identity that must be preserved.