Arsitektur Tradisional dan Etno Disain Rumah Adat Puri Melayu Sri Menanti di Kota Tebing Tinggi

Abstract

Traditional architecture is an essential part of cultural heritage that reflects the lifestyle, values, and social structure of a community. One of the distinctive forms of traditional architecture in Indonesia is Malay architecture. This research aims to explore the unique characteristics of the Puri Melayu Sri Menanti Traditional House and examine the functions and roles embodied within those features. A descriptive-qualitative method was employed, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature study to obtain contextual field data.The study found that the Puri Melayu Sri Menanti House holds several unique elements: it is the only traditional house in Tebing Tinggi City, built as a two-story stilt structure. The upper floor consists of bedrooms, a prayer room, a guest room, an office for the house manager, a central living area, a kitchen, and a Malay wedding stage. The lower floor serves as a space for weaving traditional songket fabric, with weaving tools and finished products displayed in small glass cabinets. The courtyard features paintings of Malay customs, such as traditional wedding attire, and a pavilion for relaxation.Three categories of ornamental symbols were identified: plant-based (fern leaves and young bean shoots), animal-based (Lebah Bergantung Kuntum Setaman), and geometric (violin lattice, grille, wheel, and perforated patterns). The house is not open to the public but serves an educational purpose, especially for student visits, to transmit Malay cultural values and support cultural learning.