KARAKTER SPASIAL DAN TIPOLOGI RUANG LITERASI KONTEMPORER BAGI GENERASI MUDA DI YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

Technological developments have shifted the literacy habits of younger generation from print media to more interactive and visual digital forms. This shift has influenced preferences for literacy spaces that are not only functional but also social and engaging experiences. Consequently, interest in formal libraries often perceived as rigid and inflexible has declined, highlight the need for more responsive to changing behavior and lifestyle. In this context, Yogyakarta, as an educational city with a predominantly young population, has seen the emergence of innovative literacy spaces such as bookstore cafés, literary cafés, and community based spaces, reflecting the dynamic of the development of contemporary literacy space. This study aims to identify the spatial characteristics and typologies of these spaces through a qualitative approach using case studies of eight sites, analyzed descriptively and comparatively to identify common patterns and differences. The findings indicate that literacy spaces have evolved into hybrid environments with two main typological tendencies: integrative, and communal. In terms of spatial characteristics, these spaces are open, flexible, and minimally partitioned with strong visual connections, where hierarchy is shaped by accessibility and visual orientation, positioning reading areas as the central focus. This supports their role as informal third places.