The history of Indonesian architecture begins in prehistoric times, when humans begin to build houses on stilts from wood and bamboo.
In the 7th century, the Kingdom of Srivijaya based in Sumatra became the center of Indonesian architectural development, with the characteristics of temples and round stupa.
In the 14th century, the Majapahit kingdom centered in Java became the center of Javanese architecture development, with the characteristics of the temples and fortresses of the city.
During the Dutch colonial period, Indonesian architecture underwent major changes, with the influence of a strong European style. Dutch colonial architectural style can be found in many old buildings in Indonesia.
During Indonesian independence, Indonesian architecture experienced rapid development, with many Indonesian architects who studied the style of modern architecture from Europe and the United States.
One of Indonesia's famous architects during the independence period was Sukarno, who was also the first president of Indonesia. Sukarno is known as an architect who developed the style of Indonesian national architecture, which combined traditional elements with modern styles.
One example of the most famous Indonesian architectural building is Borobudur Temple, which is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Borobudur Temple was built in the 8th century and is a UNESCO world heritage.
One example of the famous Indonesian modern architectural building is Monas, which is the Indonesian National Monument. Monas was built in 1961 and has a height of 132 meters.
One example of the famous Indonesian traditional architectural building is the Toraja traditional house, which originated from South Sulawesi. The Toraja traditional house has a unique shape and is decorated with beautiful carvings.
At present, Indonesian architecture continues to develop and experience many innovations. Many Indonesian architects develop environmentally friendly architectural styles and use local materials to build beautiful and functional buildings.
