characteristically, new indies style is similar with dutch rationalism with its use of romanesque-inspired arches while keeping the regularity of traditional classicist form. the form began to show functional approach; decorations are reduced. differences with the western version is that in the dutch east indies, buildings are white-washed, contrasting the dominant brickwork of its dutch counterpart. other differences is the exaggerated roof eaves which form a significant overhang which protects any opening, a style that did not appear in the dutch counterpart.