Conservation of Dutch Colonial Architecture Heritage On Rectorate Building of Education University of Indonesia in Bandung

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the relationship between architecture and conservation of the Rectorate building of Education University of Indonesia (EUI) in Bandung, categorized as cultural heritage building. This study used qualitative method, through the steps: 1) revealing the building cultural significance of the form-function aspects. 2) Revealing the significant architectural elements to be conserved. 3) Describing the need of conservation treatment.The analysis was based on architectural theory (function-form-meaning) and conservation theory (value-based approach, ethics). The finding of this study: a) Cultural significance, consist of architectural significance (Europe Modern architecture adapted to local nature and culture) that relatively still steady, and historical significance (Dutch businessman house, part of Savoy Homann Hotel). b)The significant architectural elements were:Modern Architectural style at building envelope, the main entrance, rooms ordering resembled Sundanese architecture adapted to the North-South axis.c) The conservation treatment needed were preservation-consolidation on the building envelope, restoration on room ordering at centre part of the building, and adaptation of nowadays function to the building condition. d) The original and new parts of the building should be seen in harmony, but it still could be distinguished. Both of those must be supported by routine maintenance.

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