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Ngene ceritane..dulu...di awal tahun 90-an, aku masih menempuh pendidikan di salah satu SMA di Jl. Kemiri Raya Salatiga.
Saat itu...
Ada sebuah rumah besar di daerah Kemiri Candi Salatiga yang sangat menarik perhatianku. Bila kita memandang rumah itu, Nuansanya terasa sangat berbeda. Sangat membumi. Bentuknya agak berbeda dibandingkan dengan rumah-rumah di sekitarnya. Arsitekturnya cukup unik. Luas dan asri. Itu adalah rumahnya Pak Arief Budiman dan Bu Leila Ch. Budiman...
The house is located in Kemiri Village, Kemiri Candi street, at the foot of Mount Merbabu.
It was built in 1985, after Arief Budiman returned from his doctoral studies at Harvard University. He choose Salatiga as his home because he felt alienated and disappointed by the rapid development and social in justice in Jakarta.
He wanted to live in a more peaceful and natural environment, where he could pursue his academic and artistic interest.
The house is inspired by the traditional Javanese joglo, a wooden structure with a high-pitched roof and a spacious interior. Desaigned by Romo Mangun.
The house is made of local materials, such as teak wood, bamboo, and clay tiles.
The house has a simple and minimalist appearance, but it is also rich in details and ornaments, such as carvings, paintings, and sculptures.
The house consists of several buildings that are connected by walk-ways and courtyards. The main building is the living room, where Arief Budiman used to host guests, lectures, and discussions.
The living room is decorated with various books, artworks, and memorabilia that reflect his diverse interests and achievements. The other buildings are the bedrooms, the kitchen, the library, the studio, and the guest house. The house is surrounded by a lush and colorful garden, where Arief Budiman planted various flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
He also kept some animals, such as chickens, ducks, and cats. The garden is a place for relaxation, meditation, and inspiration.
Arief Budiman often wrote his essays, poems, and stories in the garden, while enjoying the fresh air and the scenic view of the mountain.
The house is not only a personal space, but also a public one. Arief Budiman opened his house to anyone who wanted to visit, learn, or collaborate with him.
He welcomed students, scholars, artists, activists, journalists, and politicians from different backgrounds and perspectives. He also organized various events, such as workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and festivals, in his house. He wanted to create a space for dialogue, exchange, and creativity.
The house is a testament to Arief Budiman’s life and work. It is a place where he expressed his ideas, values, and passions. It is also a place where he contributed to the development of Indonesian society and culture.
The house is a legacy that he left behind for the next generations to appreciate and continue.
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