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Journal of Urban Culture Research

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

Heritage buildings in Indonesia face increasing threats of extinction due to a lack of public awareness and limited application of formal heritage assessment, especially for privately owned, unlisted structures. This study explores the significance of a traditional Chinese house located along the Kapuas River in West Kalimantan, emphasizing its worth for conservation. The research aims to demonstrate how national heritage criteria can be applied to evaluate such buildings and support their conservation. This study employs observation, site visits, digital documentation, and interviews with the house's owner to understand its usage and spatial arrangement. The study assesses heritage values of the house using existing literature and formulates its heritage significance. Key findings reveal unique spatial configurations typical of Chinese shophouses, with a narrow floor plan extending backward, and architectural features such as timber structures designed to adapt to swampy conditions. This study highlights how this study contributes to defining heritage values of the house and aims to advance its recognition as a heritage asset. This work also seeks to renew the literature on heritage listing and underscore the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

DOI

10.14456/jucr.2025.18

First Page

294

Last Page

315

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