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The Beauty in Javanese Architecture: Exploring Proportional Systems and Aesthetic Insights on Joglo and Limasan House

Authors
Didit Novianto1, *, Balqis R. Setyatita2, Laurensa N. Cathabel3, Shafiyyah R. Putri2, Josephine S. A. Sampurno3
1Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia
2Research Assistant, Department of Architecture, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia
3Undergraduate Student, Department of Architecture, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: didit.novianto@its.ac.id
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Didit Novianto
Available Online 13 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_23How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Joglo Architecture; Cultural Heritage; Limasan House; Architectural Aesthetic; Proportional Systems
Abstract

In the last decade, there has been growing concern about preserving cultural heritage, especially regarding traditional architecture like Joglo and Limasan houses. Joglo architecture, with its intricate proportions and symbolic designs, reflects the deep cultural and spiritual values of Javanese society. This study uses vanishing point detection (VPD) to document the key ratios of Joglo and Limasan structures, comparing them with both traditional and modified versions found along the Pantura Highway. These ratios were analyzed against aesthetic theories, like Palladio’s, which emphasize harmony and balance through mathematical precision. Despite challenges, the findings highlight the importance of these proportions in maintaining architectural harmony, showing that Joglo and Limasan houses not only preserve cultural heritage but also reflect universal architectural principles. The study provides valuable insights for future preservation and construction.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Architectural Research and Design (ARDC 2025)
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Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
13 April 2026
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978-94-6239-632-6
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2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_23How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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