Tongkonan Ke’te‘Kesu’as a Traditional Architectural Tourist Attrac­tion in Tana Toraja

摘要

This research aims to know the function of Traditional House of Toraja and Typology,as a unique traditional architectural tourist attraction in Ke'te'Kesu'.The research is qualitative research.Data collection is done by observation,interview,and documentation.The research variables consist of:Function of Traditional House(Tongkonan),and it’s Typology.The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis,which is analyzing each variable descriptive,with the following steps:1)selecting,reducing or simplifying data,2)data display or data presentation which is the stage of qualitative data analysis techniques,3)draw conclusions and data verification which is the last stage in qualitative data analysis techniques.The results show that:In general,the main function of traditional Toraja house(Tongkonan)and its built environment is as a container of human activities supporting Toraja culture,consisting of Rambu Solo’that is the customary ceremony associated with death,and Rambu Tuka’or all things good lifestyle as well ceremonies related to daily life.Then typology can be viewed from aspects of Layout,Spatial,Shape,Structure and Construction,and Ornaments.