The Endurance of Pesantren Architecture: Continuity and Adaptation Through Time

Settlements are a community that is the same within one area. The development of settlements can be both structured and unstructured. Unstructured development is referred to as organic. Communities with a strong culture are able to thrive well within a region. This research focuses on areas that have specific characteristics, namely Islamic culture, commonly known as Pesantren. Pesantren, which is an area with the distinctive development of traditional Islamic culture, has been thriving for a long time in Indonesia. This research was conducted at the oldest and largest Islamic pesantren, Bahrul 'Ulum Tambakberas, Jombang, East Java, Indonesia. The research was carried out using qualitative methods, involving data collection through interviews with key informants, which were then analyzed in the form of the morphology of the pesantren area. This research aims to draw lessons from the development of pesantren areas that have a specific culture, with development that is not well-organized. The development of pesantren is able to survive from its early development to its current stage. The research objective is to identify how the development of pesantren is able to survive and develop well. The results of this research may be influenced by the strength of the pesantren leader supported by external factors as support. The development of the Tambakberas area in Islamic residential architecture is marked by the ability to create architecture that moves organically and is supported by strong internal factors, namely the strength of the Kiai.