prepare a planned maintenance schedule carried out by professional for this building.
After finishing all the observation of Aula Timur, it is discovered that the building need to be
improved in term of services, modern requirement, and maintenance. Observation shows elements for the building is generally in good condition, which there is
no structural problem and major defects at elements detected. However it still needs to be
It is found that Aula Timur lack of electrical power point provided, as the building functioning maintained from time to time.
as official hall for ITB, it is necessary to provide extra power point especially near by the hall stage
which many electrical devices is located. Observation shows that there are floor electrical socket As a conclusion, management body for this building should take immediate action to the
provided, but it is no longer functioning. Other services such as rainwater downpipe, and drainage building as stated above to improve the building condition, which has very high value due to its
system, the condition for both services are unsatisfactory as it cannot function properly and need to remarkable history, design, and one of the glorious architectural symbols in Indonesia.
be improved.
As the building was built in 1918, it is necessary for the management to update the building
with the modern requirements. Firstly is the fire fighting requirement, which is very important to
ensure safety of the occupants. Observation showed there is no fire fighting equipments and
requirement provided, so management team should be updating with the local requirement for fire
fighting. Other than that, it is found that the building does not provide any facility for disable people
where there is no ramp for wheel chair usage, toilet and etc. In addition, Aula Timur’s wall is not
insulated with sound proof wall which is not suitable with its function as a hall and it is believed that
the wall and floor of the building are not insulated with damp proof membrane which is important to
From the previous information obtained by the client, there was no planned maintenance
being done to the building since its establishment and maintenance are just carried out on any
major defects detected. In the observation, elements such as roof, electrical and piping services
and drainage system are deteriorated due to lack of maintenance have been done to the building.
As the building is an old age building, it needs proper maintenance to increase its lifespan and
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APPENDICES
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction
2. http://books.google.com.my/books?id=05dHTnMM6y4C&pg=PA277&lpg=PA277&dq=traditional+r
oof%2Bmaclaine+pont&source=web&ots=tSwBUK_FiV&sig=IGaaMl0xPwrHgbTFRNFjFUVA6Z
w&hl=en#PPA278,M1
REFERENCES
1. http://books.google.com.my/books?id=_kAvTMzKGhAC&pg=PA553&lpg=PA553&dq=TIMBE
R+LOUVERS&source=web&ots=gzu4-
5zp4s&sig=Oi1i0ZaX6m6QWSu19GxZEE4n00M&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&c
2. http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jati
3. http://www.tropicalbuildings.com/products/shingle-roofing/
4.
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