DPR/MPR Building, Parliament complex in Senayan, Indonesia
Description
The compound consists of six separate structures, with the central Nusantara building featuring a roof shaped like a Garuda wing and interior seating for 1,700 people. The tallest tower rises through 24 floors and creates a visible landmark in the Senayan skyline.
History
Construction began on March 8, 1965, under President Sukarno's orders to create a venue for the Conference of New Emerging Forces. The main building reached completion three years later in 1968 and has since served as the seat of the legislative bodies.
Culture
The name Nusantara comes from Old Javanese and refers to the Indonesian archipelago, reflected in the architecture through curved roofs that recall spread wings. Today the complex hosts parliamentary sessions and public ceremonies where national unity becomes visible.
Practical
The site sits near Palmerah Station and borders Gatot Subroto Street, making it easy to reach by public transport. In the immediate surroundings stand the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the state television broadcaster TVRI building.
Did you know?
The main hall was built with a seven-degree tilt, which you can feel when entering. This slope was meant to symbolize movement and progress, though today only a few visitors notice it.
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