Who has ever stopped by and made memories at Takol Café (Taman Koleksi) on the IPB Baranangsiang Campus? For many students and alumni, this place is not just a spot for coffee, but also a space full of stories from assignment discussions to organizational meetings.
Now, the café has a new look and a new name ‘Sangra.’ Officially opened by the IPB University Rector on Monday (5/5), it features a more modern and comfortable concept, designed to support the business ecosystem and student creativity.
Rector Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet expressed his appreciation for the new space as part of the campus’s transformative efforts toward greater adaptability and innovation.
“The transformation from Takol to Sangra is not merely a name change, but also a shift in perspective toward managing campus spaces in a more forward looking manner,” he said.
He noted that the campus is not just a place to gain knowledge, but also a space to create added value and opportunities. “Café Sangra serves as a real world learning space where ideas, creativity, and collaboration converge,” he added.
One of Sangra Café’s main attractions is the mural adorning the café’s walls. This artwork is the result of a collaboration among 18 students from various faculties. The visuals depicted represent the unique identity of Bogor and the IPB campus.
“These works demonstrate that our students possess extraordinary creativity. When different disciplines come together, that is where innovation is born. This is what we must continue to encourage on campus,” he said.
Although the name has changed, the identity and spirit of “Taman Koleksi” remain the same. According to the Chairperson of the Investment and Business Board at IPB University, Dr Indah Yuliasih, “Sangra” is derived from Sanskrit, meaning “collection.”
“We want to preserve the spirit of ‘Collection,’ which is a hallmark of IPB, but with a more flexible approach to allow for business growth. That’s why we’re using ‘Sangra’ as the main brand while retaining the Takol identity,” she explained.
Furthermore, Indah noted that the murals created by students possess not only aesthetic value but also economic potential. Each piece will be accompanied by a title and the creator’s identity, and may even be offered to the public.
“This is part of our effort to build an IPB business ecosystem that directly involves students. Their creativity holds value that can be developed,” she said.
One of the muralists involved, Vasya Novelia, a student in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, explained that the mural she worked on features the Kujang Monument, the Bogor Botanical Gardens, Mount Salak, as well as local culture and cuisine such as Bogor pickles. “We also depict biodiversity such as orchids, corpse flowers, and deer,” she explained.
Moving forward, the development of Sangra will be carried out in phases, with the goal of reaching its optimal form in time for IPB University’s upcoming anniversary. This inauguration marks the first step toward creating an inspiring campus space that brings together business, creativity, and community within a dynamic ecosystem. (AS) (IAAS/DON)
