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==History== |
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The building is the second building designed by P.A.J. Moojen in Batavia (former name of Jakarta). P.A.J. Moojen (1879-1955) studied architecture and painting in [[Antwerp]]. He worked in Indonesia from 1903 to 1929.<ref name="menteng 20">{{cite book |language=Indonesian |last=Heuken |first=Adolf |authorlink= |title=Menteng: kota taman pertama di Indonesia |url= |accessdate= |year=2001 |publisher=Yayasan Cipta Loka Caraka |location= |isbn= |page=20 |pages=}}</ref> |
The building is the second building designed by P.A.J. Moojen in Batavia (former name of Jakarta). P.A.J. Moojen (1879-1955) studied architecture and painting in [[Antwerp]]. He worked in Indonesia from 1903 to 1929.<ref name="menteng 20">{{cite book |language=Indonesian |last=Heuken |first=Adolf |authorlink= |title=Menteng: kota taman pertama di Indonesia |url= |accessdate= |year=2001 |publisher=Yayasan Cipta Loka Caraka |location= |isbn= |page=20 |pages=}}</ref> Construction of the building started in 1913. The building was inaugurated on April 17, 1914 by the Governor General of Dutch Indies [[Alexander Willem Frederik Idenburg]] as the overseer of the Nederlandsch Indische Kunstkring.<ref name="ensiklopedi">{{cite web |language=Indonesian |url=http://www.jakarta.go.id/jakv1/encyclopedia/detail/182 |title= |
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Bataviasche Kunstkring, Gedung |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2013 |work=Ensiklopedi Jakarta |publisher=Dinas Komunikasi, Informatika dan Kehumasan Pemprov DKI Jakarta|accessdate=January 22, 2013}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The edifice was the first to use reinforced concrete in Indonesia.<ref name="karbon">{{cite web |url=http://www.karbonjournal.org/en/article/how-fleece-cajole-and-mislead-public-case-ex-immigration-building-central-jakarta |title=How to fleece, cajole, and mislead the public: the case of the ex-immigration building, Central Jakarta |last1=Rakun |first1=Farid |last2=Yunanto |first2=Ardi |date=March 22, 2010 |work= |publisher=Karbon Journal |accessdate=January 22, 2013}}</ref> |
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It initially housed the Kunstkring (Art Circle) until 1936 before it functioned as the head office of Majelis Islam A’la Indonesia (1942 – 1945), and then used as the Immigration Office for Central Jakarta (1950 – 1997).<ref name="karbon"/> |
It initially housed the Kunstkring (Art Circle) until 1936 before it functioned as the head office of Majelis Islam A’la Indonesia (1942 – 1945), and then used as the Immigration Office for Central Jakarta (1950 – 1997).<ref name="karbon"/> |
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The building is built in [[Rationalism (architecture)|rationalist architecture]] as a reaction toward the older [[Classicism]] style (known as ''Oud Indische Stijl'' in the Dutch Indies). |
The building is built in [[Rationalism (architecture)|rationalist architecture]] as a reaction toward the older [[Classicism]] style (known as ''Oud Indische Stijl'' in the Dutch Indies). |
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| ⚫ | The edifice was the first to use reinforced concrete in Indonesia.<ref name="karbon">{{cite web |url=http://www.karbonjournal.org/en/article/how-fleece-cajole-and-mislead-public-case-ex-immigration-building-central-jakarta |title=How to fleece, cajole, and mislead the public: the case of the ex-immigration building, Central Jakarta |last1=Rakun |first1=Farid |last2=Yunanto |first2=Ardi |date=March 22, 2010 |work= |publisher=Karbon Journal |accessdate=January 22, 2013}}</ref> |
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On the facade of the building are three entrance doors between two similarly designed windows. The building contains two towers. The upper floor of the main facade contains five balconies with balustrades which unify the three doors and two windows below. The original decorative lamps have been missing, while the stained glass was looted in 1999.<ref name="ensiklopedi"/> |
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The interior was decorated with dark wood paneling. The large staircase is located to the side of the building, connecting the lower floor with the upper floor. The lower floor originally consist of a large room surrounded with smaller rooms which was used as the administration office for the ''Nederlandsch Indische Kunstkring''. in 1999, the lower floor was converted into a one continuous large room. The upper floor was used as an art gallery and sometimes rented as reception room. The building was a landmark in the [[Menteng, Jakarta|Menteng]] area.<ref name="ensiklopedi"/> Today, the upper floor has been reconverted into an art gallery. |
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Revision as of 12:19, 24 January 2013
| Kunstkring Art Gallery | |
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Galeri Seni Kunstkring | |
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| Former names | Buddha Bar, Immigrasie Dienst, Bataviasche Kunstkring |
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| Architectural style | Rationalist, Indies architecture |
| Location | Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Address | Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1 Menteng |
| Coordinates | 6°11′20″S 106°50′01″E / 6.188898°S 106.833497°E |
| Current tenants | Bistro Boulevard |
| Construction started | 1913 |
| Inaugurated | 17 April 1914 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | P.A.J. Moojen |
The Kunstkring Art Gallery (Indonesian: Galeri Seni Kunstkring) is a heritage building located in Central Jakarta. The building has been restored. The upper floor is used as an art gallery while the lower floor is a restaurant.
History
The building is the second building designed by P.A.J. Moojen in Batavia (former name of Jakarta). P.A.J. Moojen (1879-1955) studied architecture and painting in Antwerp. He worked in Indonesia from 1903 to 1929.[1] Construction of the building started in 1913. The building was inaugurated on April 17, 1914 by the Governor General of Dutch Indies Alexander Willem Frederik Idenburg as the overseer of the Nederlandsch Indische Kunstkring.[2]
It initially housed the Kunstkring (Art Circle) until 1936 before it functioned as the head office of Majelis Islam A’la Indonesia (1942 – 1945), and then used as the Immigration Office for Central Jakarta (1950 – 1997).[3]
In 1997, the building was sold to Tommy Soeharto. It was left neglected and thus stripped by robbers.[3] The window frames and stairs were removed, taken to the black market.[3] In 2003, on the order of the then-Governor Sutiyoso, the government bought back the building. The facade of the building was restored gradually, although without clear parameters. Many of the structural and decorative elements of the building were randomly replaced, while the looted parts remained missing.[3]
Buddha Bar Controversy
People were upset about the restoration process as people wished for the future design of the building to remain a public building. In 2008, it was revealed that the building was going to house an exclusive club owned by an international franchise chain, the Buddha Bar.[3] The issues debated in the mass media and in a range of discussion forums became out of control. There were protests coming from some Buddhists who found the name of the bar insulting.[3]
In 2011, the owners redesigned the concept of the building. The upper floor of the building was converted into an art gallery, similar with the previous use of the building, while the lower floor was converted into a restaurant with an architecture that is similar in language with old Batavian architecture.[4]
Architecture
The building is built in rationalist architecture as a reaction toward the older Classicism style (known as Oud Indische Stijl in the Dutch Indies).
The edifice was the first to use reinforced concrete in Indonesia.[3]
On the facade of the building are three entrance doors between two similarly designed windows. The building contains two towers. The upper floor of the main facade contains five balconies with balustrades which unify the three doors and two windows below. The original decorative lamps have been missing, while the stained glass was looted in 1999.[2]
The interior was decorated with dark wood paneling. The large staircase is located to the side of the building, connecting the lower floor with the upper floor. The lower floor originally consist of a large room surrounded with smaller rooms which was used as the administration office for the Nederlandsch Indische Kunstkring. in 1999, the lower floor was converted into a one continuous large room. The upper floor was used as an art gallery and sometimes rented as reception room. The building was a landmark in the Menteng area.[2] Today, the upper floor has been reconverted into an art gallery.
References
- ^ Heuken, Adolf (2001). Menteng: kota taman pertama di Indonesia (in Indonesian). Yayasan Cipta Loka Caraka. p. 20.
- ^ a b c "Bataviasche Kunstkring, Gedung". Ensiklopedi Jakarta (in Indonesian). Dinas Komunikasi, Informatika dan Kehumasan Pemprov DKI Jakarta. 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g Rakun, Farid; Yunanto, Ardi (March 22, 2010). "How to fleece, cajole, and mislead the public: the case of the ex-immigration building, Central Jakarta". Karbon Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ Lisa Siregar (July 14, 2011). "New Menteng Bistro Leaves Buddha Bar Past in the Dust". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved January 22, 2013.