Articulation of Apartment Design to Reduce Potential Criminality

Abstract

When architecture is articulated, the response to the existing problem or context becomes the part that influences it; therefore, human activities could occur according to their suitability. The downtown area already has a high density, the construction of apartments is a strategy that continues to be used to meet the need for housing in the middle of the city. Currently, the research sees the need for a safe living space in the face of potential security problems in urban areas against criminal behaviour due to residents’ lack of natural supervision. The research method would be qualitatively by collecting theories regarding the articulation and prevention of crime in living spaces and confirmed by the case study method. With qualitative research, the case study carried out was by direct observation and interviews with the residents at the Kalibata City Apartment in South Jakarta. The design method was the development of CPTED and Architectural Articulation. The findings obtained were the importance of the separation zone between the zone intended for residents in an apartment and the zone provided for the public to provide supervision activities and moderate meetings, Differentiation of space functions, access, and facilities for residents and the public, Social control on the ground floor could be created from a variety of active shops on the ground floor, the strength, and concern of the community of apartment residents in protecting their environment.