This study examines the transformation of front transitional spaces in low-income housing within the Indonesian context, focusing on the Grand Boulevard Regency housing complex in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi Province. Previous research has indicated that residents frequently modify these spaces to accommodate their families? daily needs. However, such alterations often conflict with existing housing regulations, architectural designs, and may negatively affect the surrounding environment. The primary objective of this study is to identify the key drivers behind these transformations. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, drawing on 208 responses, selected through proportionate random sampling, from a total population of 1,368 residents in Grand Boulevard Regency. The study identified three main groups of factors playing a role in the transformation of transitional spaces: a) physical factors, including an unattractive facade, property ownership status, space layout, and environmental conditions (such as air temperature and lighting); b) non-physical factors, including lifestyle, social interactions, and socio-cultural identity; and c) resident characteristics, with income being the most influential factor. The findings reveal that the physical characteristics of the building are the most significant drivers of changes to the front transitional spaces. In addition, non-physical factors and the socio-economic characteristics of the residents also contribute significantly to these transformations.
Sutrisno et al. (Wed,) studied this question.