Material and technique as a dynamic potential of art of construction in Mangunwijaya's tectonic masterpiece Case study : Maria Assumpta Church, Klaten Indonesia

Abstract

Theoretically, the art of construction (tectonics) is formed by three elements, namely: the logic of the load, material and the method of its formation (technique). The beauty of tectonics does not depend only on the logic of the load, but also on materials and techniques. This research will focus on these two elements and observe their relation in visible (tactile) physical tectonic work. As an adequate case study, the Maria Assumpta Klaten Church was chosen. The method used is to read tectonics in the case of a comprehensive study through three tectonic elements, with the umbrella on the nature of tectonics as a unity between construction and beauty. The results of empirical observation, will be followed by a holistic analysis that is qualitative to find the relationship between material and technique in the case study subject. The results of this study are able to show that materials and techniques have a very large role in creating beauty in tectonics, and are able to be a dynamic source of creativity in working on tectonics. This research also contributes to the method of reading tectonics which can be developed and used to read other Mangunwijaya tectonic works as well as tectonic works from other architects.