interior of national archives building.
the national archive building archetypal dutch indies country houses of 18th-century. style of architecture classified earliest style of indies style, dutch style (nederlandse stijl). period when dutch-style houses had not adapted tropical climate of dutch east indies.
the national archive building two-storeyed houses of exact replicas of dutch counterpart. dutch influence can seen in hipped roof, closed , solidly built facade, , high windows. concession tropical climate relatively large roof overhang compared original dutch country houses. also, unlike dutch counterparts, national archive building contains extensive ancillary quarters @ rear of house accommodate large number of slaves accommodate wealthy lifestyle of residents. had godowns storage of goods acquired through private trading ventures.
the interior of national archive building similar typical dutch landhuis, there significant differences. national archive building has taller ceiling , larger windows typical dutch landhuis. has brighter ambient; consideration tropics. door topped wooden carvings of allegories.
the building surrounded spacious pleasure garden. original plot of building 27,000 m2, reduced 9,000 m2. rear garden contains belfry.
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