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[[File:Jaarbeurs.JPG|thumb|right|Front facade of the Kologdam Building.]]
[[File:Jaarbeurs.JPG|thumb|right|Front facade of the Kologdam Building.]]
The Kologdam Building is a colonial landmark in Bandung. In the 1920s, the building was part of an annual trade fair complex Bandung Jaarbeurs (annual trade fair). Currently the complex was converted into a military complex for the Education and Training Command Headquarters Kodam (''Kologdam'') III / Siliwangi.
The Kologdam Building is a colonial landmark in Bandung. In the 1920s, Kologdam building was the main building for the Bandung Jaarbeurs (annual trade fair), a complex of buildings and pavilions where annual trade was held. Currently the complex was converted into a military complex for the Education and Training Command Headquarters [[Siliwangi Division|Kodam (''Kologdam'') III / Siliwangi]].


==Bandung Jaarbeurs==
==History==
[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Koor met begeleidend orkest in de machinehal op de Jaarbeurs in Bandoeng TMnr 60004615.jpg|thumb|right|An orchestra held in the ''Machinehal'' of Bandung Jaarbeurs.]]
[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Koor met begeleidend orkest in de machinehal op de Jaarbeurs in Bandoeng TMnr 60004615.jpg|thumb|right|An orchestra held in the ''Machinehal'' of Bandung Jaarbeurs.]]
The building was build in 1920, originally served as Bandung Jaarbeurs. During the colonial time, Annual Fair was held around the complex of Bandung Jaarbeurs every June and July. Various exhibitions of regional industries from [[Priangan]] and surrounding area were held in the building.<ref name="erasmus">[http://cafestudio8.blogspot.com/2011/07/dari-pameran-arsitektur-hidup-dan-karya.html 2011 exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta]</ref>
The building and the surrounding complex was designed by [[Wolff Schoemaker|Schoemaker]], a prominent architect in the [[Dutch East Indies]]. The building was build in 1920, originally served as the main building of the ''Jaarbeurs de Bandung''. The first trade fair was held in 1920 from May 20 to June 3, later followed by yearly event every June and July.<ref>{{cite book |author=Agus Sachari |date=2007 |title=Budaya visual Indonesia: membaca makna perkembangan gaya visual karya desain di Indonesia abad ke-2 |url=https://books.google.co.id/books?id=PoDl8Fn6GNcC&dq=bandung+jaarbeurs&source=gbs_navlinks_s |location= |publisher=Erlangga |language=Indonesian |page=146 |isbn=9789797819491 |access-date=March 23, 2015}}</ref> Various fairs, conferences, and exhibitions of regional industries from [[Priangan]] and surrounding area were held in the complex.<ref name="erasmus">[http://cafestudio8.blogspot.com/2011/07/dari-pameran-arsitektur-hidup-dan-karya.html 2011 exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta]</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
Bandung Jaarbeurs was designed by [[Wolff Schoemaker|Schoemaker]], a prominent architect in the Dutch East Indies, in [[New Indies Style|Art Deco]]. The floor plan is cross-shaped. Three sculptures of human figures decorate the top of the front facade.
The building was designed in [[New Indies Style|Art Deco]]. The floor plan is cross-shaped. Three sculptures of human figures decorate the top of the front facade.


==See also==
The building is located within a complex for exhibition purpose. The building behind the front building is the ''Machinehal''.
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*[[Indonesian architecture]]
The building is still in its original condition and fairly well-maintained.
*[[New Indies Style]]


==Reference==
==Reference==
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Revision as of 13:27, 23 March 2015

Front facade of the Kologdam Building.

The Kologdam Building is a colonial landmark in Bandung. In the 1920s, Kologdam building was the main building for the Bandung Jaarbeurs (annual trade fair), a complex of buildings and pavilions where annual trade was held. Currently the complex was converted into a military complex for the Education and Training Command Headquarters Kodam (Kologdam) III / Siliwangi.

Bandung Jaarbeurs

An orchestra held in the Machinehal of Bandung Jaarbeurs.

The building and the surrounding complex was designed by Schoemaker, a prominent architect in the Dutch East Indies. The building was build in 1920, originally served as the main building of the Jaarbeurs de Bandung. The first trade fair was held in 1920 from May 20 to June 3, later followed by yearly event every June and July.[1] Various fairs, conferences, and exhibitions of regional industries from Priangan and surrounding area were held in the complex.[2]


Architecture

The building was designed in Art Deco. The floor plan is cross-shaped. Three sculptures of human figures decorate the top of the front facade.

See also

Reference

  1. ^ Agus Sachari (2007). Budaya visual Indonesia: membaca makna perkembangan gaya visual karya desain di Indonesia abad ke-2 (in Indonesian). Erlangga. p. 146. ISBN 9789797819491. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  2. ^ 2011 exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta

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