The development of Bogor Botanic Garden design from 1817 to 2017 base on spatial and functional

Abstract

Bogor Botanic Garden (BBG) is one of the ex situ conservation areas with overall site approximately 87 ha. BBG is the oldest botanical garden in Southeast Asia and become an icon of the city of Bogor. From its inception in 1817 to its present age of 200 years, the botanical garden has evolved into an institution that combines diverse activities in science and horticulture with public education, as well as a rich heritage of historic buildings and monuments of living plants. The development of a botanical garden that presents new roles and functions led to a design change in the botanical garden. The objective of this study was to identify the development and function of The Bogor Botanic Garden. This research was conducted using descriptive methods consisting of historical reference search, compare, from initial map and current condition. The results of The Bogor Botanic Garden design established based on taxonomy patterns with the classic English garden concept. From the function of the botanical garden initially only serves as a garden where the collection of plants, then became the center of research, education, and now developed as a place for recreation and educational activities of nature observation.