Menara Kompas, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang

Menara Kompas is a prominent Grade A office complex located in Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Completed in 2017, it serves as the headquarters for Kompas Gramedia, a major Indonesian media company. The building's design, featuring a pen-like pinnacle and a perforated outer skin resembling pixels, symbolizes the company's evolution from print media to the digital era. The complex spans approximately 1.2 hectares.

Key Highlights

  • Grade A office building completed in 2017.
  • Serves as the headquarters for Kompas Gramedia and houses entities like Harian Kompas, Tribun Network, and Kompas TV.
  • Comprises three towers within a 1.2-hectare complex, with Menara Kompas II being 138 meters tall with 27 floors.
  • Features a distinctive architectural design with a pen-like pinnacle and a perforated pixel-like facade.
  • Designed with energy-efficient features, including a perforated aluminum double skin to reduce sun exposure and minimize AC usage.
  • Received the Indonesian Institute of Architecture Awards for Architecture in the Commercial category in 2018.
  • Offers a total building size of approximately 56,727 m².

Location & Connectivity

Menara Kompas is situated at Jl. Palmerah Sel. No.21, in the Gelora area of Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. The building's strategic location provides access to various transportation options, including Transjakarta, regular buses, taxis, and ride-sharing services. The building is also in proximity to a train station, with thick laminated glass used in its construction to reduce noise levels. Gelora is also home to the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex and the headquarters of TVRI.

Facilities

The office tower includes facilities such as a food court, minimarket, banks, ATMs, prayer rooms, and multi-function rooms. The building also features a garden on the fifth floor with perforated metal parasols, offering seating areas for employees. Parking facilities are available with a capacity of 270 lots, including reserved and unreserved options. The building is equipped with passenger lifts, executive lifts, and service/parking lifts. Its facade was designed with perforated aluminum as a double skin to reduce energy consumption.

Relevance

Menara Kompas serves as a significant media hub in Jakarta, housing the operations of Kompas Gramedia Group's various media and publishing entities. Its modern, energy-efficient design and strategic location contribute to its role as a prominent office complex in Central Jakarta. The building's architectural elements symbolize the evolving media landscape.

Nearby

Notable nearby establishments include the Bentara Budaya Jakarta Cultural Centre, which shares a drop-off area with Menara Kompas once future developments are completed. The area is also close to other office buildings such as Wisma KEIAI, Menara Astra, and Plaza Galeon. Additionally, GP Plaza is located in the Gelora, Tanah Abang district. The Gelora area is also known for the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex.

Data Table

FeatureDetail
POI TypeOffice Building
DeveloperKompas Gramedia
Year Completed2017 (Menara I & II), 2018 (Menara III)
Office GradeA
Total Building Size56,727 m²
Height (Menara Kompas II)138 meters
Floor Count (Menara Kompas II)27 floors
Number of Towers3
Lot Size9,262 m²
Parking Capacity270 lots

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