Form Follows Meaning: An Analysis of the “Istana Garuda” Design through the Lens of Mimesis
Cultural Arts Research and Development · 10-23 · 10.55121/card.v4i2.216
This article analyzes the design of Istana Garuda as a representative example of mimetic practice in architecture. Since being announced as the winning design in 2021, it has attracted public attention and sparked debate due to its resemblance to Indonesia’s national symbol, the Garuda. The controversy is not only about its aest


