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CONCLUSION The study which focused on Rumah Gadang Dt. Mangkudum and Rumah Gadang Dt. Kayo in Pariangan village, gave a great understanding on the socio-culture of the Minangkabau people and concept of the great house in the Minangkabau society. The rumah gadang that went through slight changes starting from the Pagar Ruyung Empire to the present time was affected by the outside influence namely the colonialization of another power, the Dutch and the adaption of religious influence after the embrace of the Islamic faith in the Minangkabau lands. The study was successful in discovering how the Minangkabau architecture evolved, adapted to its environment and responded to the changes around them due to modernization and outer elements. This is portrayed by the change of materials used, functions of spaces inside the house and addition and omission of spaces. Furthermore, the architectural aspects of the rumah gadang is appreciated and understood with the study of space planning, construction technologies, materials and the overall houseform.
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