Abstract
Abstract
Native architecture plays an important role in designing a sustainable place. Old people learned from trial and error to accommodate the environment into their life. In this article, Lampuuk Beach is investigated in terms of the indigenous architecture conducted by the local people to get close to the sustainability concept. The beach is located in Aceh province which lies on the northern tip of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. It has been developed as a resilient coastal resort in Indonesia transforming from the radical traditional architecture of a recreation area into a modernist zoning-style layout. This phenomenon was generated by the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in 2004. This research aims to identify the transition of coastal area changes in the last two decades and the challenges facing sustainability in Lampuuk Beach. The methodology is qualitative using a narrative architecture approach by illustrating the design characteristics of tourism facilities spreading along the coastal line, including cottages, restaurants, sitting areas, and the landscape overall. The data was collected from observations and interviews with local people. All data were elaborated on and interpreted to map the reform of the coastal tourism facilities. The result depicts the unfolding of the indigenous architecture of Lampuuk Beach transforming from recreational culinary areas into modern coastal tourism approaching sustainability, particularly in the resort sector. To conclude, the transition of native architecture in Lampuuk Beach demands coastal tourism facilities changes towards its sustainability.