The Dialogue of Domestic and Productive Activities: Spatial Territory Negotiation in Productive House at Kampung Kue Rungkut, Surabaya

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10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_15How to use a DOI?

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Control; Kampung Kue; Productive House; Spatial Territory

Abstract

In the Global South, housing is more than just a place of shelter, it is a multifunctional infrastructure that supports livelihoods, social networks, and family well-being. This study examines how spatial territories are formed within productive homes in urban kampung settlements that have evolved through Home-Based Enterprises (HBE). A productive house represents an adaptive form of dwelling where domestic and productive functions coexist within limited space. The overlap of these activities creates complex spatial negotiations between the need for privacy and economic demands. Using a qualitative approach through field observation and in-depth interviews, this research identifies three main forms of territorial control practiced by residents: physical control (spatial arrangement and visual boundaries), social control (family rules and agreements), and temporal control (alternating use of space over time). The findings reveal three distinctive territorial patterns: separated territories in dry snack houses, characterized by clear and hierarchical zoning; balanced territories in mixed snack houses, marked by flexible yet organized boundaries; and blended territories in traditional cake houses, which are fluid and dynamic following the rhythm of daily activities. These findings demonstrate that territoriality in productive homes is not static but rather a contextual adaptation shaped through physical, social, and temporal interactions in everyday life. This study enriches the understanding of domestic architecture in urban kampung contexts and offers new insights into how space can serve as a medium for negotiation between economic activity and family life.

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AU  - Adista Ismi Oktavia
AU  - Sarah Cahyadini
AU  - Purwanita Setijanti
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/13
TI  - The Dialogue of Domestic and Productive Activities: Spatial Territory Negotiation in Productive House at Kampung Kue Rungkut, Surabaya
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Architectural Research and Design (ARDC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 229
EP  - 245
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_15
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