Outside-In as a Domestic Strategy: Rethinking Architectural Programming in the Coastal Area (Case Study: Bedono, Morosari, Central Java-Indonesia):  Bedono, Morosari, Central Java-Indonesia)

Arnis Rochma Harani

doi:10.29105/contexto20.31-559

Authors

Arnis Rochma Harani Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29105/contexto20.31-559

Keywords:

Outside-in, domestic strategy, adaptable, resilience, disaster tidal flood

Abstract

This paper explores various forms of domestic spatial strategies in response to tidal flooding. This paper will highlight the various spatialities of coastal dwellings that rising sea levels have shaped. This discussion aims to broaden the understanding of architectural programming in domestic spaces that respond to their external environment. An open understanding of domestic space is created by a response from the inside to an external environment, instead of situating the inhabitation from the outside. This study takes place in Bedono, Morosari, Central Java. This region is severely affected by climate change and tidal flooding. Data was collected by observation, interviews, and visual notes to reveal local communities' spatial strategies through mapping, cataloguing, and redrawing the observed space. This study identified dwellers' responses to changes in the settlement environment caused by tide floods by following these strategies: (1) adjusting floor levels based on alertness levels, (2) selecting materials that facilitate assembly and disassembly, and (3) optimising the top surface for storage. Adaptation to disasters is reflected in this article by the domestic strategy as an outside-in architectural program. The results of this study contribute to the understanding of the importance of adaptable and open domestic spaces in disaster mitigation measures.

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Author Biography

Arnis Rochma Harani, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro

Name Author : Arnis Rochma Harani

Nationality : Indonesia

Affiliation : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas

Diponegoro Jalan Prof Soedarto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia,

50275

Academic Degree : Dr. S.T, M.T

Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3972-7632

Latest Publication : An Exploration of Big Data as The basis for Developing a Fluid and Adaptable Architecture Programming, Alam Cipta Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2024, doi.org/10.47836/AC.17.1.PAPER10

Arnis Rochma Harani is a associate professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro. She completed his Bachelor's degree (S.T), Master's degree (M.T) at Diponegoro University, and Doctoral degree (Dr) at the Universitas Indonesia. Her current research has a particular interest in local spatial practices in urban contexts, understanding the relationship between people and their environment specifically as one of habitation. She is particularly interested in research-based design around the relationship between urban and interior specifically as one of inhabitation and one which addresses physical inhabitation – making spaces – and mental inhabitation, experiential, and subjectivity. Currently, he is the deputy chairman of the field of competition and architectural awards of the Architecture Association of Indonesian Architects (IAI) for the Central Java region.

She is involved in various research and projects, which are aimed at community empowerment, in collaboration with the government and stakeholders. She is also the editor of the MODUL journal, which focuses on architecture and urban design. Arnis' latest article publications include in reputable international journals in Urban Design International; Interiority; Alam Cipta; Journal Architecture and Urbanism, etc. The publications discussed Urban Design; Interior Architecture; Design Method; Locality; Spatial Practice, etc.

Author Name :Paramita Atmodiwirjo

Nationality : Indonesia

Affiliation : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia

Kampus UI, Depok 16424, Indonesia

Academic Degree : Prof. S.T, M.Arch, MA, Ph.D

Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7182-5531

Latest Publication : Stair climbing and house spatial layout: a cross-sectional, exploratory study in Greater Jakarta area, Journal of Housing and Built Environment, Vol. 40, Issue 1, 2025

Paramita Atmodiwirjo is a professor of architecture at Universitas Indonesia. She obtained her PhD in Architecture and Master of Architectural Studies from the University of Sheffield, and MA in Education (Teaching and Learning) from the University of Bath. Her research interests are in the relationship between architecture, interior and the users’ behaviour, and the development of creative learning methods for architectural education. She has been awarded the FuturArc Green Leadership Award 2019, Holcim Awards Asia Pacific 2011, Teaching Excellence Award 2014, and IAI Jakarta Award 2012. She is the chief editor of Interiority journal, editorial board member of International Journal of Technology, co-curator of Tanahku Indonesia exhibition 2017, and the secretary for the International Association for Lifewide Learning (IAFLL).

Paramita's latest article publications include in reputable international journals in the Journal of Housing and the Built Environment; International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment; Urban Design International; A|Z; The Plan Journal; Intertioirty, etc. The publications discussed Architecture; Interior Architecture; Design Method; Environment-Behaviour Design, etc. Paramita is also active as an inventor in community participatory projects in disaster-affected areas, one of which is the construction of Indonesian schools.

Author Name :Adji Pamungkas

Nationality : Indonesia

Affiliation : Urban and Regional Planning Department, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh

November Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya 60111

Academic Degree : Prof. S.T, M. Dev. Plg, Ph.D

Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9251-1681

Latest Publication : What makes community with over decades flooding history resilient? A lesson learn from flooed Bengawan Jero, Lamongan, Indonesia, International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol 16, Issue 4, 2025

Prof. Adjie Pamungkas PhD is the Head of Research Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change. He is also a former Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department – ITS. His arena of teaching is in disaster and climate risk management, coastal planning, development theory, community participation, urban economics, and sustainable development. Moreover, he has various experiences from site plan to regional plan sharpen his abilities in planning. Adjie has received several research grants both from national and international bodies. The grants include climate action plan from GIZ - a Germany funded program, Surabaya Resilience to Earthquake-a UK funded project, some municipalities regional action plan on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and some sites, urban and regional spatial plan projects.

Along with his professional activities, Adjie has been awarded by Surabaya City Mayor for his contribution in research development for resilient Surabaya. Furthermore, Adjie has also received an outstanding contribution award from The Social Affairs Minister for his contribution in developing earthquake building resilience and low-cost housing for several major islands in Indonesia. His performance has been consistently in high level since his study with cumlaude predicate for his undergraduate level in Institut Teknologi Bandung and High Achievement Award for master degree in University of Queensland. Adjie's latest article publications include reputable international journals related to costal planning; Disaster Risk Management; and Urban Development.

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