The document provides an overview of Indonesian architecture. It discusses the diverse influences on Indonesian architecture from various ethnic groups, religions, and foreign colonizers. Traditional Indonesian architecture is characterized by structures built on stilts to withstand tropical weather, with steeply pitched roofs and large overhanging eaves. Significant religious architecture includes Hindu-Buddhist candi from the 8th-10th centuries and mosques with distinct Indonesian interpretations beginning in the 15th century. Traditional vernacular architecture, known as rumah adat, varies significantly between ethnic groups and regions. Palace architecture is based on grand versions of local styles.