SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT IN MATARAM KINGDOM MOSQUE The Similarities Between Surakarta Great Mosque, Yogyakarta Great Mosque, and Kotagede Mosque

Abstract

Mataram mosque has its own uniqueness in their spatial arrangements that shows clearly the connection between each space and their function. From five Mataram’s heritage mosques, we are comparing three mosques, which are Kotagede Mosque, Surakarta Great Mosque and Yogyakarta Great Mosque. The aim of this research is to understand the space organization of each mosques, finding the similarities between them, along with its function. For the main data collecting, we did survey to each mosques and gather information on site by seeing the whole area of the mosques, while also taking pictures and notes. For Kotagede Mosque and Surakarta Great Mosque, there was an interview with narasumber to understand more about the space organization of the mosque. The Result and Discussion chapter used all of the data that we have collected, including the photos. To complete the information needed about the history, architect, style, and location of the mosques, we use secondary data from the internet. Thus, we can conclude that all the Mataram mosques has similar plan design and function.