THE STUDY OF SPATIAL ADAPTATION OF RESIDENTS TO RESIDENTIAL SPACES IN RUSUNAWA SERUWAI BELAWAN

Abstract

This study examines the spatial adaptation of residents to residential spaces in the Rusunawa Seruwai Belawan. This study was made to observe spatial transformation, as mentioned by Russel and Moffat, namely flexibility, convertibility, and expandability that occur in residential spaces. This study intends to examine the spatial adaptation in residential areas in the Rusunawa Seruwai Belawan. This research uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive presentation. The research variables used in this study are flexibility, convertibility, and expandability. This research uses data obtained through observation, documentation, and informant interviews using purposive sampling. The results of the data collection are processed by means, namely making the mapping of the space in the Rusunawa Seruwai Belawan, making guidelines based on aspects of adaptation that occur in the Rusunawa Seruwai Belawan, and making a difference between the initial residential plan and the residential plan after being occupied by residents. Two study findings related to spatial adaptation in informants' residences in Rusunawa Seruwai Belawan: spatial transformation to narrow spatial planning and adaptation to private space. The study results found that residents occupied communal areas with corridors in front of the dwellings.