The Revitalization Of The TIM, The Idea Of Governor Anies, Built Similar To The Notes Of The Song 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa'

Ismail Marzuki Park Revitalization

JAKARTA - The revitalization of Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) initiated by Governor Anies Baswedan is still ongoing. Andra, the architect of TIM's revitalization, said that one of the buildings in the revitalization was shaped like the song "Rayuan Pulau Kelapa" by Ismail Marzuki.

Andra said, the building is the Gedung Panjang which contains a library and art house. He said, the 14-story building looks terraced when viewed from a distance.

"This building is only suitable for TIM. The inspiration from the song by Ismail Marzuki was transferred to the high-low form of musical notes," Andra said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, September 28.

Andra said that the height of the Gedung Panjang also serves to reduce sunlight into the library area. Thus, the atmosphere of reading becomes cooler.

The facilities at the Gedung Panjang consist of an art gallery, a public library, the HB Jassin Literary Documentation Center, the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) office, the Art Committee's discussion room, and the Art House.

Currently, the construction of TIM's revitalization is entering its 11th week. The progress of the construction of the Long Building has reached 98.20 percent.

In addition, the Gedung Panjang and the Amir Hamzah Mosque have reached 100 percent so that the overall realization of the first phase of TIM revitalization development has reached 98.70 percent.

For the second phase of TIM revitalization, the realization of the work reached 32.40 percent until entering the 30th week with details of the Planetarium and Training Center at 27.53 percent, Graha Bhakti Budaya (40.87 percent), Theater Pages (24.60 percent), and Gallery Annex progress (78.38 percent).