CHAPTER 6.0: CONCLUSION maintain its function, value and performance.

So it is highly recommended that management body

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

avoid moisture and water penetration into the building.

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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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

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