Wolff Schoemaker, both professors at Technische Hogeschool (today ITB) and famous architects of that time; a further extension was designed in 1940 in Streamline Moderne style by Albert Aalbers.The 7500 m² building had Italian marble floors, some saloon and rooms in cikenhout wooden finishing, and was adorned with crystal lamps on the ceilings.[2] The Sociëteit Concordia was the dance hall, entertainment and social gathering venue for rich people in Bandung and its vicinity.During the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, the building was renamed Dai Toa Kaikan and served as cultural centre.After the recognition of Indonesian Independence by The Netherlands in 1949, and the formation of federal government of Negara Pasundan, Concordia building was once again used as public gathering hall, for art performances, parties, dances, and gala dinner.
Conference hall in Gedung Merdeka in 2010.
The 19th century Sociëteit Concordia before its rebuilt in 1926.
