Brilio.net - Virgiawan Listanto, better known as Iwan Fals , is one of Indonesia's legendary musicians whose name continues to be known across generations. His musical works full of social criticism make him a figure who is always discussed in the entertainment world of the country.
Since the 1980s, Iwan Fals has managed to achieve success through songs that are strong in lyrics and musicality. From the impressive sales of his albums, some of the income was then allocated with his wife to buy a plot of land and build a residence.
The residence does not carry excessive luxury, but stands on a 2-hectare land. Not only as a place to live, this area also functions as a music performance location that can accommodate up to five thousand spectators.
Located in Leuwinanggung Village, Cimanggis, Depok, the residence carries a natural feel, surrounded by tall trees that give a cool and calm impression. One of the interesting corners of this residence is the kitchen area.
The kitchen is designed in a simple style, with tiled walls, but has quite a large function. Not only used as a place to cook for the family, this kitchen is also a dining area for all employees. Food is provided free of charge and managed directly by a special kitchen team. The existence of this kitchen shows how Iwan Fals' residence is also a sharing space for people who work around him.
Let's take a peek at 7 ways Iwan Fals arranges a kitchen with simple tile walls as summarized by brilio.net from the Gen 98.7 FM YouTube channel, Tuesday (10/6).
1. Well, this is what the kitchen in Iwan Fals' house looks like. There are brown cabinets and a black refrigerator.
2. In the kitchen area of Iwan Fals' house, it is not only a place for the family to eat, but all the employees take food from this kitchen.
3. Like homes in ancient times, the kitchen area in Iwan Fals' house looks simple with tiled walls and small windows with iron bars.
4. There are also several gas stoves lined up along the tiled table. It is known that Iwan Fals and his family have lived in this house since 1996.
5. There are several shelves and a dining table equipped with chairs. In this kitchen, it is only a special place for cooking. When eating, families and employees can go to their respective rooms or buildings.
6. In addition, in front of the kitchen, Iwan Fals is also equipped with several wooden chairs for resting.
7. Right in front of the kitchen is a mangosteen terrace. A relaxing area for Iwan Fals' family and employees.
1. What are the main characteristics of ancient kitchens compared to modern kitchens?
Early kitchens typically had wood-burning fireplaces or stoves, heavy clay or metal cookware, and no electronics. They tended to be open, with no closed cabinets, and utilized natural light from large windows or traditional vents.
2. Why did kitchen walls in the past often use plain tiles or cement?
The use of plain tiles or cement on kitchen walls in the past was more for functional reasons. Both materials are easy to clean, heat resistant, and not easily damaged by smoke or oil splashes from the cooking process with the stove.
3. What is the function of hanging wooden shelves or shelves in a traditional kitchen?
Hanging wooden shelves or shelves are used as a place to store kitchen equipment such as plates, glasses, and cooking utensils. The placement of open shelves makes it easier to access and speeds up the drying process after washing because of the direct air flow.
4. Why were kitchens in ancient times often separated from the main building of the house?
Kitchens in the past were usually built separately to prevent smoke, cooking odors, and the risk of fire from spreading to the main building. Minimal ventilation systems also caused smoke to accumulate, so placing the kitchen outside the main building was an ideal solution.
5. How was food stored in kitchens in the past without refrigerators?
Storage is done traditionally, such as hanging the ingredients in a shady place, storing them in clay jars, or using hollow wooden cabinets (wire cabinets) to keep the food cool and free from insects. Preservation is also done by drying, soaking in salt, or smoking.
(brl/lut)
