Gedung Sate
Gedung Sate, with his trademark form of ornaments skewers on
the central tower, has long been a marker or landmarks Bandung is not only
known to the public in West Java, but also throughout Indonesia and even the
model of the building was used as a sign for some buildings and city signs in
West Java. For example the front part of the building forms Railway Station
Tasikmalaya. Was built in 1920, white building is still standing strong yet
graceful and now serves as the seat of government buildings in West Java.
Gedung Sate which at the time was called the Dutch East
Indies Gouvernements Bedrijven (GB), laying the first stone made by Johanna
Catherina Coops, eldest daughter of the mayor of Bandung, B. Coops and
Petronella Roelofsen, representing the Governor-General in Batavia, JP Graaf
van Limburg Stirum on July 27, 1920, is the result of a planning team
consisting of Ir.J.Gerber, young architect famous graduates of the Faculty of
Engineering of Delft Nederland, Ir. Eh. De Roo and Ir. G. Hendriks and the
Gemeente van Bandoeng, chaired by Col. Pur. VL. Slors involving 2000 workers,
150 of them sculptors, or expert bongpay tombstone carver and wood engraver
Chinese nationals coming from Cantonese or Cantonese, assisted masons, porters
stir and waiter coming from residents of Kampung Sekeloa, Coblong Dago village,
Kampung Gandok and Kampung Cibarengkok, who had earlier worked Gedong shingles
(ITB) and Gedong Papak (Bandung City Hall).
Gedung Sate (ca.1920-28)
During the period of 4 years in September 1924 successfully
completed the construction of the main building Gouverments Bedrijven parent,
including the head office of PTT (Post, Telephone and Telegraph) and Library.
Gedung Sate architecture is the work of architect Ir.
J.Gerber and his group were not separated from the input maestro Dr.Hendrik
Dutch architect Petrus Berlage, which bernuansakan traditional architecture
faces the archipelago.
Many architects and building experts expressed Gedung Sate
is a stunning elegant monumental building with a unique architectural style
leads to the architectural style of Indo-European (Indo Europeeschen
Architectuur Stijl), so it is not impossible if the Borobudur Temple also adds
to the elegance of the Sate.
Some opinions about Gedung Sate grandly among Cor Pashier
and Jan Wittenberg two Dutch architects, who said "Gedung Sate
architectural style is a style of experimental results, the architect who led
the architectural style of Indo-European".
D. Ruhl in his Bandoeng en haar Hoogvlakte 1952,
"Gedung Sate is the most beautiful building in Indonesia".
Ir. HPBerlage, during a visit to Gedung Sate April 1923,
stating, "Gedung Sate is a great work of architecture, which successfully
combines eastern and western styles in harmony". As well as Italian
architectural style during the renaiscance mainly on the west wing of the
building. While storey tower in the center of the building Meru or pagoda-like
roof. There are many other Indonesian architect opinion stating grandeur Gedung
Sate example Slamet Wirasonjaya, and Ir. Harnyoto Kunto.
Gedung Sate strong and intact until now, not in spite of the
technical and construction materials used. Gedung Sate wall made of large
pieces of stone size (1 × 1 × 2 m) were taken from the hills in east Bandung
stone around Arcamanik and Mount Manglayang. Gedung Sate building construction
using conventional professional manner with due regard to standard techniques.
Gedung Sate stands on an area of 27990.859 m², building
area 10877.734 3039.264 m² consists of Basement m², first floor 4062.553 m²,
first floor terrace 212.976 m², Floor II 3023.796 m², second floor terrace 212
976 m² , tower and porch tower 121 m² 205.169 m².
Gerber itself combines multiple streams of architecture into
the design. For windows, Gerber takes the theme of Moorish Spain, while for
building dalah Italian Rennaisance. Especially for the tower, Gerber enter
streams Asia, namely Bali roof style temple or pagoda in Thailand. At the top
there is a "skewer" with 6 pieces of ornaments satay (another version
mentions the water rose or jasmine), symbolizing the 6 million guilders - the
amount of the costs used to construct the Sate.
Facade (front) Gedung Sate was very calculated. By following
the north-south axis of the shaft (which is also applied in Pakuan, which
overlooks Mount Malabar in the south), Gedung Sate actually deliberately built
overlooking Mount Maras in the north.
In the journey was originally earmarked for the Department
of Traffic and Public Works, and even become the center of the Dutch East
Indies government after Batavia considered ineligible as the central government
because of its development, so it is used by the Bureau of Public Works. Dated
December 3, 1945 events which killed seven young men who defend Gedung Sate of
Gurkha troops attack. To commemorate the seven young men, monument made of
stones placed in the back yard Gedung Sate. On the orders of the Minister of
Public Works on December 3, 1970 the monument was moved to the front page of
the Sate.
Gedung Sate since 1980 known as the Office of the Governor
because as a center of West Java Province, who previously occupied the West
Java Provincial governance Kerta Mukti Building in Jalan Braga Bandung.
Governor working space located on the second floor along
with the Deputy Governor's office, Regional Secretary, the Assistant and the
Bureau. Currently governor was helped by three vice governor who handle of
Governance, Economy and Development, and of Public Welfare, the Regional
Secretary and Assistant Four namely public administration Assistant,
Administrative Assistant Development, Social Welfare Assistant and
Administrative Assistant.
However, not all occupy Assistant Gedung Sate. Social
Welfare Assistant and Administrative Assistant with the staff member occupies a
new building.
In the east and west there are two large rooms that will be
reminiscent of the dance hall (ball room) that is often found in building the
European community. This room is more commonly known as the western hall and
the hall east, frequently used official activities. In the second round the
hall, there are rooms that are occupied by some Bureau Staff.
Top floor there is a so-called Tower of Gedung Sate, this
floor can not be seen from below, to go to the top floor using the elevator or
by climbing the wooden stairs.
Gedung Sate perfection grandly furnished with new building
that takes a bit of architectural style, but the style of Gedung Sate
contextual Ir.Sudibyo the work of architect built in 1977 is for the Chairman
and Members of the House of Representatives of West Java Province in carrying
out its duties and functions as the Legislature area.
Gedung Sate has become one of the tourist destinations in
the city. Specials foreigners many of them were deliberately been because it
has relevance emotion and history in this building. The linkage of emotion and
history will probably feel more complete when climbing the stairs one by one
provided to the tower Gedung Sate. There are 6 steps that must be passed by
each of 10 stairs to climb.
The beauty of Sate Building is equipped with a surrounding
garden are well maintained, do not be surprised if the park is in great demand
by the people of Bandung and the tourists both domestic and foreign. The beauty
of this park is often used as the location of activities that express kinship,
location shooting music video clips both local artists and national artists,
the location of family photos or photos of themselves even photograph the
wedding couple.
The Sunday special environment Sate House lawn be an option
where most people to relax, just sit enjoying the fresh air of Bandung or light
exercise.
Comparing Gedung Sate the center of government buildings
(capitol building) in many of the nation's capital did not seem excessive. The
equation is all built in the middle of the green complex with magnificent
central tower. Moreover, in terms of the location of buildings and landscapes
satay relatively similar to the White House in Washington, DC, United States.
It can be said Gedung Sate is "White House" of his city of Bandung.
