Role of the journal of building engineers in Dutch East India in discussing the emergence of Indonesian modern architecture

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to mark the emergence and awakening of modern Indonesian architecture through analyzing the content of the building engineers journal published by the professional association from the late 19th century until the outbreak of the Second World War. The content of the journal gradually shifted from general issues of construction technology to architectural design and finally to urban improvement. It is argued that by conducting an in-depth review on the shift of content of the official journal of the professional association, the beginning of Indonesian modern architecture and its impact on today's architecture and cities will be more comprehensively understood.