DIRECTION FOR REVITALIZING TUMENGGUNGAN MARKET IN KEBUMEN THROUGH THE STRENGTHENING OF URBAN HERITAGE IDENTITY

Abstract

Tumenggungan Market is the largest traditional market in Kebumen Regency and plays a strategic role in sustaining the local economy, supporting social interaction, and forming part of the city’s cultural heritage area. However, its current condition reveals several architectural issues, including irregular spatial zoning, narrow circulation paths, inadequate sanitation facilities, and the weak representation of local identity within the market’s built form. This study aims to formulate the direction for the revitalization of Tumenggungan Market by integrating cultural, historical, and site-specific contextual factors. The research employs field observations, site analysis, and a literature review related to culturally grounded architectural approaches. The findings indicate that the revitalization of Tumenggungan Market should prioritize the preservation of Kebumen’s heritage identity through the reinterpretation of local architectural elements and the strengthening of traditional market social-spatial characteristics. In addition, this study proposes architectural strategies to reinforce the cultural expression of the market’s physical form, reorganize spatial zoning, and improve circulation quality as well as supporting facilities within the revitalization framework of Tumenggungan Market.