CONSERVATION PROCESS IN COLONIAL BUILDINGS OF THE 18TH-19TH CENTURIES. CASE STUDY: CENTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION BUILDING IN JAKARTA^S OLD TOWN AREA
Ariawan, Lucia Helly Purwaningsih, Retna Ayu Puspatarini

Universitas Trisakti

Abstract

Jakarta^s Old Town, a historic area with 18th-19th century colonial buildings, faces conservation challenges due to physical degradation and changes in function. This study examines the conservation process of the Center for Cultural Heritage Conservation Building (PKCB) as a case study, focusing on its cultural significance, revitalization strategies, and compliance with Indonesian heritage regulations. Qualitative methods were used through field observations, historical archive analysis, and interviews with conservation experts. Data were evaluated descriptively using the Burra Charter (1999) and Law No. 11 of 2010. The results indicate that PKCB has high historical value as a Dutch Closed Style colonial architecture. Key conservation challenges include the limited original materials and the need for spatial adaptation. This study demonstrates that adaptive reuse can align cultural preservation with contemporary utility, provided it adheres to the principles of regulation-based conservation. These findings offer technical recommendations for the restoration of similar colonial buildings in Indonesia.

Keywords: Architectural Conservation, Adaptive Reuse, Dutch Colonial Architecture, Jakarta Old Town, Cultural Heritage

Topic: Various Dimension of Livable Space