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Joglo is a type of a traditional vernacular house of the Javanese people (Javanese omah). The word joglo refers to the shape of the roof. In the highly hierarchical Javanese culture, the type of the roof of a house reflects the social and economic status of the owners of the house; joglo houses is traditionally associated with Javanese aristocrats.^[1]

Joglo roof can be implemented to a dwelling (omah) or a pavilion (pendopo).

Structure and architecture

The joglo roof is the most complex of all Javanese roof types. Different with the other type of Javanese roof such as the limasan and kampung roof, joglo roof does not use king posts. Joglo roof consists of columns that become higher as it go to the center. The four innermost main house columns are often the tallest, while the outer columns are the lowest. These four innermost house columns support a roof that is the steepest of all type of Javanese roof; almost forming a pyramid, except that it comes to two points rather than a single one. These four innermost main house columns is surmounted by a unique structural element known as tumpang sari. A tumpang sari is basically layered beams structure; the outermost band of beams support the rafters of both the upper and lower roofs, while the heavily-ornate inner band of beams create a vaulted ceiling in the form of an inverted stepped pyramid.

The basic joglo-type houses can be increased in size by adding extra columns and extending the roof area outwards.^[2] A very large joglo, usually reserved for [[(keraton)|Javanese palace]], has a shape reminiscing a mountain.

Architecturally, a joglo roof can be used for a house (omah) or a pavilion (pendopo). In a house, the roof covers the central part of the house. The space in the middle of the house, known as the dalem, is considered a sacred area. This sacred space — especially the area beneath the tumpang sari — is often left empty. In modern time, the area has no specific usage, but traditionally an incense was burnt once a week in this area to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri, or in Central Java, to honor Nyai Roro Kidul.^[2] This sacred area is also the area where the bride and bridegroom are seated during their marriage ceremony.^[1]

Social status

In a structured Javanese society and tradition, the joglo house is traditionally associated with the residence of Javanese aristocrats. The joglo-type houses is reserved for Javanese palace, official residence, government estate, and the house of nobles (ningrat).^[1]

Types of Joglo

Joglo Limasan Lawakan (atau “Joglo Lawakan”).
Joglo Sinom
Joglo Jompongan
Joglo Pangrawit
Joglo Mangkurat
Joglo Hageng
Joglo Semar Tinandhu

Works cited

Gunawan Tjahjono, ed. (1998). Architecture. Indonesian Heritage. Vol. 6. Singapore: Archipelago Press. ISBN 981-3018-30-5.
Schoppert, P.; Damais, S. (1997). Java Style. Singapore: Didier Millet. ISBN 9625932321.

[FOOTNOTEGunawan_Tjahjono_199834–5-1] Gunawan Tjahjono 1998, pp. 34–5.

[FOOTNOTESchoppertDamais199737–8-2] Schoppert & Damais 1997, pp. 37–8.

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 [[File:TMII Central Java Pavilion 1.JPG|thumb|250px|Joglo in Central Java pavilion, [[Taman Mini Indonesia Indah]], modeled after [[Mangkunegaran]] palace.]]
-'''Joglo''' is a type of a [[Javanese traditional house|traditional vernacular house of the Javanese people]] (known in Javanese as ''omah''). The word ''joglo'' refers to the shape of the roof. In the highly hierarchical [[Javanese culture]], the type of the roof of a house reflects the social and economic status of the owners of the house; joglo houses is traditionally associated with Javanese aristocrats.{{sfn|Gunawan Tjahjono 1998|pp=34-5}}
+'''Joglo''' is a type of a [[Javanese traditional house|traditional vernacular house of the Javanese people]] (Javanese ''omah''). The word ''joglo'' refers to the shape of the roof. In the highly hierarchical [[Javanese culture]], the type of the roof of a house reflects the social and economic status of the owners of the house; joglo houses is traditionally associated with Javanese aristocrats.{{sfn|Gunawan Tjahjono 1998|pp=34-5}}
-Joglo roof type may also be used for a dwelling (''omah'') or a pavilion (''[[pendopo]]'').
+Joglo roof can be implemented to a dwelling (''omah'') or a pavilion (''[[pendopo]]'').
 == Structure and architecture ==
-The joglo roof is the most complex of all [[Javanese traditional house|Javanese roof type]]. Different with the other type of Javanese roof such as the limasan and kampung roof, joglo roof does not use king posts, rather the four innermost main house columns are sometimes taller than the outer ones. These four innermost house columns support a roof that is the steepest of all type of Javanese roof; almost forming a pyramid, except that it comes to two points rather than a single one. These four innermost main house columns is surmounted by a unique structural element known as ''[[tumpang sari]]''. A ''tumpang sari'' is basically layered beams structure; the outermost band of beams support the rafters of both the upper and lower roofs, while the heavily-ornate inner band of beams create a vaulted ceiling in the form of an inverted stepped pyramid.
+The joglo roof is the most complex of all [[Javanese traditional house|Javanese roof types]]. Different with the other type of Javanese roof such as the limasan and kampung roof, joglo roof does not use king posts. Joglo roof consists of columns that become higher as it go to the center. The four innermost main house columns are often the tallest, while the outer columns are the lowest. These four innermost house columns support a roof that is the steepest of all type of Javanese roof; almost forming a pyramid, except that it comes to two points rather than a single one. These four innermost main house columns is surmounted by a unique structural element known as ''[[tumpang sari]]''. A ''tumpang sari'' is basically layered beams structure; the outermost band of beams support the rafters of both the upper and lower roofs, while the heavily-ornate inner band of beams create a vaulted ceiling in the form of an inverted stepped pyramid.
 The basic ''joglo''-type houses can be increased in size by adding extra columns and extending the roof area outwards.{{sfn|Schoppert|Damais|1997|pp=37-8}} A very large joglo, usually reserved for [[([[Kraton (Indonesia)|keraton]])|Javanese palace]], has a shape reminiscing a mountain.
+Architecturally, a joglo roof can be used for a house (''omah'') or a pavilion (''pendopo''). In a house, the roof covers the central part of the house. The space in the middle of the house, known as the ''dalem'', is considered a sacred area. This sacred space  — especially the area beneath the ''tumpang sari'' — is often left empty. In modern time, the area has no specific usage, but traditionally an incense was burnt once a week in this area to honor the rice goddess [[Dewi Sri]], or in Central Java, to honor [[Nyai Roro Kidul]].{{sfn|Schoppert|Damais|1997|pp=37-8}} This sacred area is also the area where the bride and bridegroom are seated during their marriage ceremony.{{sfn|Gunawan Tjahjono 1998|pp=34-5}}
-Architecturally, a joglo roof type is used to cover the central part of a house (''omah''). A joglo roof type may also be used for a Javanese pavilion ([[pendopo]]). The space below the ''tumpang sari'', considered as the most sacred space below a joglo, is often left empty.
 == Social status ==