An Ecotone is defined as a transitional zone between two adjacent ecological systems. The northern coast of Java Island, Indonesia, is an example of an ecotone where terrestrial and marine environments converge to form a unique and dynamic ecological system. This project examined the coastal ecotone in Semarang-Demak in Central Java, Indonesia. By showcasing the changes in the transitional area between land and sea, and differences from Semarang’s urban fabric to Demak’s rural landscape, the project has helped illustrate how rich and dynamic characteristics can create interconnected problems that cause environmental degradation and disruptions to communities’ livelihoods.
This project’s deliverables were designed to visualise the shifting dynamics and adaptation measures to Wicked Urban Problems in Semarang-Demak coastal ecotone areas and employed temporal storytelling using digital interactive platforms: an Ecotone Time Map, a video, and 3 virtual reality (VR) experiences. Click here to visit the project website.
These outputs were presented at a final exhibition event on the 10th of December 2025 at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Indonesia.