Candra Naya Building, Jakarta

Candra Naya, a historical building from the 18th century situated in Jakarta, served as the residence for the Khouw family of Tamboen. Notably, it was inhabited by Khouw Kim An, the last Majoor der Chinezen ('Major of the Chinese') of Batavia, holding office from 1910 until 1942. Despite being one of the grandest colonial residences in the capital and being protected by heritage laws, the compound faced near-complete demolition by its new owners, the Modern Group. However, vocal protests from heritage conservation groups managed to preserve the main halls.

Constructed in 1807 or earlier, Candra Naya exhibits notable Chinese architectural elements such as its traditional curving roof, Tou-Kung roof frame, and moon gates. Originally, the compound comprised three main buildings, surrounded by additional structures to the north and south. These main buildings included a one-floored reception hall, a two-floored central hall for worship, and a two-floored rear building for the family, with inner courtyards separating them.

The ancillary structures to the north and south, single-floored buildings, served as service quarters and accommodations for children, concubines, and servants. In 1995, the demolition of the two-floored central buildings commenced to make room for a superblock. However, due to objections from heritage groups, demolition efforts were halted. Presently, only the original one-floored reception hall remains intact. The other main buildings were temporarily disassembled to facilitate the construction of the superblock, and then reconstructed and restored. Nonetheless, the rear building was never reconstructed.