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The building and the surrounding complex was designed by
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The Kologdam Building (Indonesian
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:''Gedung Kologdam'') is a historic building in Bandung
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, Indonesia
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. 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. The building is currently a military complex for the Education and Training Command Headquarters of the Siliwangi Division
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Bandung Jaarbeurs
The building and the surrounding complex was designed by Wolff Schoemaker
Charles Prosper Wolff Schoemaker (25 July 1882 – 22 May 1949) was a Dutch architect who designed several distinguished Art Deco buildings in Bandung, Indonesia, including the Villa Isola and Hotel Preanger. He has been described as "the Fran ...
, a prominent architect in the Dutch East Indies
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, and was built in 1920. The first trade fair was held in 1920 from May 20 to June 3, later followed by yearly event every June and July. Various fairs, conferences, and exhibitions of regional industries from Priangan
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and surrounding area were held in the complex.2011 exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta/ref>
Architecture
In 1919, the architectWolff Schoemaker
Charles Prosper Wolff Schoemaker (25 July 1882 – 22 May 1949) was a Dutch architect who designed several distinguished Art Deco buildings in Bandung, Indonesia, including the Villa Isola and Hotel Preanger. He has been described as "the Fran ...
designed the Trade Fair Center (''Jaarbeurs'') directly after his study tour to the United States
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. It was the first plan that he realized since he arrived from a one-year journey in the United States. It was designed in New Indies Style
New Indies Style ( nl, Nieuwe Indische Bouwstijl) is a modern architecture, modern architectural style used in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) between the late 19th century through pre-World War II 20th century. New Indies Style is basically ...
and shows obvious inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright
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. It has a cross-shaped floor plan. Three sculptures of human figures decorate the top of the front facade, showing Amsterdam School
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influence in it design.
See also
*Indonesian architecture
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*List of colonial buildings in Bandung
Colonial buildings in Bandung include those that were constructed during the Dutch colonial period of Indonesia. The period started with the founding of Bandung in the beginning of the 20th century, which is relatively young compared to other Ind ...
*Jaarbeurs
The Jaarbeurs (; Dutch for 'Yearly Fair') is an exhibition and convention centre in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Noted events include the former Space '86, the Hobby Computer Club Days (''HCC Dagen''), and the Mega Record & CD Fair. The venue is a ...
, the annual trade fair held in Utrecht
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