Pikiran Rakyat

June 30, 2009

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Siatuated in front of Savoy Homan hotel, this art deco building is  a headquarter of Pikiran Rakyat, local newspaper in Bandung and West Java. One of preserved building in the city.


Mandala Wangsit Silihwangi Museum

April 30, 2009

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This is a military museum under the supervision of Silihwangi Division name Mandala Wangsit Silihwangi on Jalan Tamblong Bandung.


Landmark Building by CPW Schoemaker

April 24, 2009

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The famous landmark building by CPW Schoemaker built in 1922.


The magnificent of St. Peter Church

April 17, 2009

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Architect : CPW Schoemaker, built in 1921, as one of important Bandung’s landmark. This beautiful Neo Gothic style located on jalan Merdeka Bandung. Similar post here.

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Surabaya Hotel

April 16, 2009

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Work in progress as Surabaya Hotel being renovated for a new look perhaps. Located on Jalan Kebonjati Bandung. One of the historic building in Chinatown area.


Populair (formerly a store)

April 13, 2009

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Toko (store) Popular on Jalan Braga. Abandoned by the owner as Braga area is no longer profitable for business as it was during 70s.


Bio Farma

April 7, 2009

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Bio Farma building one of beautiful Art Deco architecture in Bandung city, built by CPW Schoemaker in 1926. Location : Jalan Pasteur 28 in northern area of Bandung. See more images below :

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Satya Budhi Temple

April 4, 2009

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A beautiful Chinese temple, the oldest shrine for Taoism in Bandung, built around 18 century. Formerly named Kwee Tian Gong, one of the gods in Tao religion. Located on Jalan Klenteng Bandung one of the Chinatown in this city. See more images below.

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Martadinata 93-95

March 27, 2009

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One of the preserve building on jalan Martadinata 93-95 Bandung. Architect : unknown.


Otto Iskandar 56

March 25, 2009

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Preserved building on Jalan Otto Iskandardinata no. 56 Bandung.


ABC 28

March 23, 2009

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Preserved building on Jalan ABC 28.


Martadinata 81

March 22, 2009

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Apologize for being so long since my last post. Here the preserved building as now used as clothing outlet located on Jalan Martadinata 81. Bandung city is booming with various outlet and attract people from surrounding city mostly from Jakarta during the weekend. City council allows the establsihment of many outlets in  preserved buildings due to economic and tourism purpose.


Leather Palace @ Bragaweg

February 15, 2009

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I love the facade of this store on Jalan Braga, which celebrate the golden era of Art Deco.


Formerly a bank

February 13, 2009

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Location : Jalan Lembong, registered as preserved building. Look abandon with vandalism, too bad isn’t it ?


Preanger Hotel (2)

February 9, 2009

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