Design of Benteng Cepuri Heritage Center In Kotagede, Yogyakarta Using Insertion Strategies to Restore Cultural Significance

Abstract

BENTENG CEPURI HERITAGE CENTER Preserving and Restoring Benteng Cepuri’s Historical Significance. Kotaged is one of the areas in Yogyakarta which is full of historical and cultural values. The distinctive cultural and social characteristics of Kotagede which are still preserved today are the legacy of the Mataram Islamic kingdom which once occupied the Kotagede area. The existence of the Mataram Islamic kingdom in Kotagede today can still be seen and felt through existing culture, social relations between communities and physical elements such as the grand mosque, narrow alleyways and also the remains of the fortress. One of the physical components of Kotagede which is a legacy from the time of the Mataram Islamic kingdom is the Cepuri fortress. Cepuri fort is a thick wall that separates the community of ordinary people and residents of the palace. This fort was also presumed to function as a protector of the palace. Currently, there are still several parts of the Cepuri fort that remain, one of which is Bokong Semar, which is the curved part of the Cepuri fort in the east. although it has been recognized as a heritage site, Bokong Semar has not been developed to become a tourist destination. The existence of Bokong Semar is currently overshadowed by the increasing number of settlements so that many tourists are unaware of the existence of this heritage site. To revive the existence of the Cepuri fort and its historical significance, in this design the writer plans to reconnect the remaining historical remains of the Cepuri fortress and interpret it into an architectural form. With the revival of Cepuri fort, it is hoped that it can increase the attractiveness of Cepuri fort as one of the historical tourist destinations in Kotagede and help the local economy.