At a transit corridor, threshold plays a key role in creating connectivity between the interior of transit facilities and its immediate urban context. The threshold is a choreographer of spatial experience and might potentially generate various public activities. As a transitional space, the permeability of threshold space’s boundary becomes an important factor for the users’ spatial experience and in providing a sense of safety and direction for the pedestrian. Such penetrable properties also help the users predict what is going on in and around the space. This paper suggests that threshold space can be read as an interior space. Therefore, the author uses interior theories as a groundwork for the case study. This paper aims to reveal how permeability in threshold space within transit corridor might have an impact on its atmosphere and the people’s experience within. It also argues that permeable threshold can have a significant impact on users’ perception of the transitional space. The method used on this paper is a qualitative method, including literature review, case study, and field observation. The findings may be useful in planning threshold space in the future to create a better and safer transit experience.

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Ragunan zoo is the biggest zoo in Jakarta and one of the most favorite recreation areas during holidays. Unfortunately, the existing signage in the zoo does not provide simple wayfinding and good signage systems that resulted in the confusion of visitors in exploring the zoo. Besides recreation, the zoo also functions as educational and conservational areas. Confusing wayfinding and signage influence visitors' enjoyment during their visit and their motivation to fulfill the education and conservation goals. This paper analyzes existing wayfinding and signage systems at the Ragunan Zoo and proposes a more comprehensive system by using some basic principles of wayfinding and signage design. We collaborated with the Ragunan Zoo management in developing a community park and conducted a field research between February and October 2017. The study includes analyzing visitor's movement patterns and mapping the location of animals and facilities as well as visitors' behavior in relation to wayfinding and connection to the environment. The method of this study is qualitative, such as analyzing patterns of movement and connecting to environment. Field research and observation are also parts of the approach used to map areas in the zoo, so that we understand the needs of both visitors and the management. The paper argues that by applying basic principles of wayfinding such as structuring space and information as well as good signage designs such as visual representations for the Ragunan Zoo, visitors will have more time to enjoy their visit and be involved in education and conservation activities.

Given its tropical setting, moisture problems are inherent issues found in walls of heritage buildings in Indonesia that require replacement of wall finishing materials with specific properties. This is where heritage science becomes an important approach in the creation of plasters and paints that best resemble its original and/or provide better performance through innovations. Heritage science possesses great potential in improving evidence-led conservation work in Indonesia by incorporating properties of traditional materials with present technology for cultural sustainability that is gaining urgency in the midst of burgeoning population growth. However, despite its growing application for historically significant heritage buildings, the need for preliminary scientific testing is not commonly acknowledged and applied in the adaptive reuse of small-scale heritage buildings in Indonesia. Therefore, this paper studies two UNESCO-funded pilot projects in Jakarta and tracks the role of heritage science throughout their conversion, and aims to evaluate the constraints, by conducting literature studies and eight interviews with various stakeholders involved. It is found that heritage science is yet a key player in Indonesian conservation works, however, it helps uncover material properties of wall finishing materials that best tackle moisture problems in Jakarta heritage buildings.