Shape and Space Churches on Lake Sentani Papua’s Island

(English): The architecture of Papua's Lake Sentani region is part of its rich cultural heritage. In order to comprehend the distinctive cultural and architectural values of the churches in the area, it is necessary to consider both the acculturation of local culture and external influences, which are reflected in the distinctive architectural form of the churches on the island. In order to comprehend the distinctive cultural and architectural values of the churches in the area, the architecture is distinctive and represents the acculturation of local culture as well as other influences. The purpose of this research is to characterize and examine the architectural features of the churches on the island of Lake Sentani, Papua. When gathering data through observation, documentation, literature reviews, and interviews, qualitative descriptive methods are employed. According to the study's findings, churches on Lake Sentani Island, Papua, have a range of architectural styles, from modern designs influenced by Western architecture to traditional styles influenced by the traditional homes of the area. It is anticipated that this study would advance knowledge of the diversity of Papuan architecture, particularly that of the churches in Papua Lake Sentani

Acculturation · Architectural design · Architectural style · Architectural and Urban Studies · Architecture and Cultural Influences · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies · Architecture