Raising Local Architecture Identity through “Gotong-Royong” Work in Bajo Settings in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

The existence of the Bajo in Indonesia is spread across almost all of the islands. Central Sulawesi is one of the islands with 61 Bajo settlements spread across various districts including Morowali Regency with 31 Bajo settlements. Bajo tribal settlements are unique in terms of the culture of fishing and life (Gotong-Royong) causing the need for evaluation. The uniqueness of the Bajo tribe can be seen from the procedures for building a house and a culture of cooperation (Gotong-Royong) owned. The research method uses value engineering, which consists of several levels, namely: the first stage of the identification process, the second stage of studying the concept of houses and settlements, the third stage of planning and testing design, and the next stage of planning. The results of this study found various patterns of cooperation (Gotong Royong) informing the Bajo community village. The procedure, determining the location of settlements is strongly influenced by the Gotong Royong which is still strong among the Bajo people.