Concordia Building-1940
Posted on | January 30, 2008 | No Comments
Societeit Concordia was renovated again in 1940 with new international style architecture with the help of Architect A. F Aalbers.
This new architecture style was marked by plasterboard with a flat roof. The front part of the building consisted of lines and horizontal elements, while inside of the building was dominated by cubism style.
During the Japanese occupation (1942 – 1945), the name of Societeit Concordia Building was changed into Dai Toa Kaikan and functioned as the cultural centre.
After Indonesian proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, the building was used as the headquarter of Indonesian youth in Bandung in order to fight the Japanese troops who were not willing to surrender.
Since 1949, in the occupation government, Societeit Concordia Building was renovated and refunctioned as Societeit Concordia, the gathering place of Europeans (including some of Indonesians)
The building was again used for art performances, parties, restaurants and other gatherings as well.
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