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Yori Antar
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Definition
Indonesian architect (born 1962) and prominent advocate for vernacular architecture preservation and revival. Yori Antar has documented and revived traditional building practices across the Indonesian archipelago, working with indigenous communities on projects that use local materials and spatial typologies. His Nusantara Architecture concept argues that Indonesia's diverse vernacular traditions should form the foundation of contemporary Indonesian design identity.
Example
Yori Antar's restoration of the Wae Rebo village in Flores used traditional Manggarai construction techniques to rebuild the Mbaru Niang conical communal houses, winning the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2012.