Sasono Mulyo
Ndalem Sasono Mulyo is a building that belongs to the Prince nDalem or a building dedicated to the Sons of the King. This building was founded during the reign of PB IV. The Ndalem Sasono Mulyo building has complete parts of Javanese buildings, consisting of 4 (four) elements commonly found in traditional Javanese houses, namely Pendopo, Pringgitan, Ndalem and Gandhok.
The Pendopo building is a joglo with 36 saka (Pillars). The pringgitan is characterized by a pyramid roof with 8 saka. The pillars in this building have a distinctive appearance because they are made in a way that is not planed, but knocked.
There is also an outbuilding along the east side which houses the courtiers (servants) who take care of the daily needs of the crown prince.
This building was previously used as a shelter for PKI members who were detained due to inadequate prison conditions. (surakarta.go.id, detik.com)
Lodjie Sasono Mulyo
There is also a unique building located right to the west of Ndalem Sasono Mulyo. This house was built with a touch of a different architectural style. “This house is not European architectural style, but also not Javanese architectural style. People call it an indische house [a combination of touches of European and Indonesian architectural styles],” said G.P.H. Dipokusumo, the owner of the house.
Unlike Ndalem Sasono Mulyo, which has many functions, Ndalem Lodjen Sasono Mulyo only functions as a place to live. The most prominent characteristic of Indische buildings, one of which is the layout that uses European standards. Here there is a living room, dining room, kitchen and others which have almost the same type as today’s minimalist houses. (rumah190.com)
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