Preparing the Next Building Phase
The Kawangu topographic survey for the future FFF-KBI Sumba HQ is now complete. On 19 August, a survey team measured the site using a total station and GPS, recording elevations, contours, roads, drainage and existing features. The final plans at a 1:1000 scale and the report were delivered on 24 August.
The Kawangu topographic survey cost IDR 5 million, about CHF 230.- It is a modest cost compared with the construction ahead, but an essential one. Before foundations, buildings, access routes or drainage are fixed on plans, we need to know the land precisely, including where it rises, where it falls and what is already there. These measurements give the architects and technical teams a reliable basis for the next design decisions and reduce avoidable errors in the next building phase. For us, the next construction decisions start with measured ground, not assumptions.
Today, the 26th of August 2026 – Alex Wettstein
- Topographic Survey Report: Complete technical report of the topographic survey carried out at the future FFF-KBI Sumba HQ site in Kawangu. It documents the field methodology, equipment, reference points, elevation measurements, data processing and survey results used to prepare the site for the next construction phase.
- Topographic Survey Plans: Technical drawings produced from the Kawangu field survey, including the 1:1000 topographic map, contour lines, elevation points, site boundaries, roads and drainage, together with longitudinal and cross-section profiles of the terrain.
Externe Links
- Badan Informasi Geospasial: Indonesia’s national geospatial authority provides reference systems, mapping services and spatial data for accurate land and infrastructure planning.
- Ministry of Public Works Indonesia: Indonesia’s public works data platform provides spatial information on roads, water systems and infrastructure that supports evidence-based planning.
- UN-Habitat: UN-Habitat provides international guidance for territorial planning, helping projects base design decisions on real site conditions and land use.
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction: UNDRR develops principles for resilient infrastructure, encouraging risk-informed planning and stronger technical decisions before construction.
- ISO Technical Committee 211: ISO/TC 211 develops international standards for geographic information, including the acquisition, processing and management of spatial data.
- Open Geospatial Consortium: OGC develops open geospatial standards that help mapping and location data remain interoperable, reliable and usable across technical systems.
