Identifying the transformation of space functions in residential during a pandemic

• Main Authors: Anisa, Lissimia, Finta, Nur’aini, Ratna Dewi, Ashadi, Mokhtar, Munirah Radin Mohd
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: COVID-19; Occupancy; Pandemics; Qualitative analysis; Residential areas; Telecommuting
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0118242

The COVID-19 Pandemic began to emerge at the end of 2019, which affected the order of human life. One of the causes of this change is that all activities initially carried out outside the home have completely changed with the Work From Home (WFH) and School From Home (SFH) systems into activities carried out at home. Humans are restricted from meeting and gathering to reduce the impact of the spread of the virus. Occupancy is a place where all family members carry out activities. Occupancy must be able to be used functionally and meet comfort for smooth activities in it. This study aims to identify and describe changes in space function in residential areas during the pandemic. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data were taken purposively on six residential areas in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi. The results of this study are that there are changes related to the function of the space in the dwelling caused by changes and increased activities. Several additional activities are accommodated in the room during the pandemic, including work, study, and self-isolation. This change occurs in the function but does not affect the architectural form of the dwelling. In general, this process can be regarded as an adaptation of space function to meet the needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence or house as a place of family activity has made a positive response that meets the needs of its users.