Most Jakarta is abreast of new developments and expanding suburbs, but look north and you'll find Kota Tua or "Old Town" which was where the original city of Batavia began hundreds of years. Until recently, little or no work had been done to restore the old buildings in this area, and many were left in ruins. In 2013, PT Pembangunan Kota Tua was launched by a consortium of eight companies and started the restoration work so far have renovated the Fatahillah Museum and Post Office. Local media reported that the Ahok governor is unhappy with the work done so far, with only two buildings have been restored.
We meet Luki Santoso, the site manager of PT Pembangunan Kota Tua in charge of reconstruction projects that take place to transform Kota Tua in a UNESCO World Heritage site, namely the difficulties that they meet and when the plans for the completion of the building will Tjipta Niaga.
Luki Santoso (right) with one of its architects.
Pak Luki, how did you get involved in this career path?
I'm quite a recent addition to PT Pembangunan Kota Tua, who joined the team as director of the site in November. I am currently in charge of all construction phases of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kota Tua in North Jakarta.
Can you share a bit about the history of Kota Tua with us?
I'm not the best historian, but I'll try! Kota Tua was the first city that was built by the East India Company (VOC) when Jan Pieterszoon Coen was the Governor General. In 1619, the Dutch were able to regain control of the city that had been taken over by the British when they were temporarily left in shipping, but a fire destroyed much of the city. Coen rebuilt the fort and the city, and in 1621 he renamed the city Batavia, capital of the Dutch East Indies.
PT Pembangunan Kota Tua was launched in late 2013 by a consortium of eight companies. Can you share with us who are the founders and that the common vision?
This is Jababeka, Intiland, Agung Pomodoro earth, PT Pembangunan Jaya, Plaza Indonesia, Mr. Setyo Dharmono (DDI), and Lin Chi Wei (LCW). Kota Tua as a tourist destination will be united with the buffer zone of Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), which means having a tourist destination and business district will be achieved. The vision is to create history as the soul of the city.
The original plans from 2013 were revitalize Fatahillah Museum, and make the post office Fatahillah a reception center and a museum of contemporary art. Have these plans been achieved?
I am pleased to say that these plans were achieved. When I was engaged in office Fatahillah Museum Fatahillah and Post, the museum of contemporary art was already in operation.
Renovations taking place inside the building Tjipta Niaga
What specific project you are the manager of this moment?
we are working on the restoration of the block Tjipta Niaga, the building next to the Café Batavia, which was built in 1912 and was originally the name of the insurance office Koloniale of Zee Brand Assurantie. I'm in charge of the implementation of construction planning and cooperate with the contractor and consultant as part of the construction management team.
What work site manager entail?
To ensure that all phases of construction work on the calendar! I also have to take care of cost control and cooperation with the project manager and project manager.
What are the challenges you face with old buildings in Jakarta?
We face all kinds of challenges. For example, the construction methods, research, and try to think like the original architects of the buildings that lived hundreds of years ago.
What technical skills should I possess to restore the buildings hundreds of years old?
we have enough behind 'flight hours' us. Skills and experience necessary to remove a revitalization project of this nature includes architectural and structural experiment support chemical and mechanical equipment - power tools and equipment knowledge. We must also have an understanding of history, urban planning, laws, government policies, budgets, and, of course, health and safety at work. This is very important for the safety of all our workers.
Why do you think preserving the history of the city is so important?
We have a slogan: history is still in gestation. I believe that a city without history is a soulless.
What challenges do local residents are faced with your revitalization?
Sometimes it can take many years for the results to come. Everyone has their own expectations, but once completed, the old city will promote a great community for many generations to come. People want to do the best environment for their son, daughters, parents or grandparents to live, to achieve a good quality of life. We work hard to socialize the developments in the local community so that they understand our plans and how they will be received in the future.
to renovations taking place on the façade of the building Tjipta Niaga in Kota Tua
When the due date your target for the revitalization project?
block that I work on, which is called Tjipta Niaga, is scheduled for completion at the end of this year or the last in 2017. the building to be restored following is the Kolff & Co . Building G., who was formerly a publishing house and the first book shop in old Batavia.
from a commercial point of view, the opportunities are there investment in Kota Tua and why would you invite potential investors to look at this area in more detail?
this area has the potential to be a wonderful heritage site. It connects Kota Tua as a national tourist destination and a world heritage site. potential businesses might be restaurants, cafes, offices, travel agencies, and even shopping for cultural products.
What is your personal vision for Kota Tua?
I would like to see this block is fully pedestrianized for everyone.
Thank you, Pak Luki. To contact, please email: lukisantoso99@gmail.com
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