Kauman becomes a symbol of not only the Javanese philosophy but also the Islamic ideology, to which
the local society orient their faith. The research emphasizes the importance of conserving Kauman village
as a constituent element that defines the identity of Yogyakarta City. The development of residential
spatial of Kauman village revealed through synchronic approach as the observation was conducted
in the certain period of time. The discussion conducted on residential spatial change as adaptation
form of Batik skipper’s and Ketib’s residence in Kauman village of Yogyakarta can be concluded as
follows: Identity of the residents as part of a modern community is gradually more dominant than the
desire to reveal their identity as part of a traditional Javanese community. Nevertheless there are still
Batik skipper’s residences retaining Javanese architecture and Indische architecture characteristics
as symbol of social status of the Batik Skipper and Ketib; The space for religious activities is no longer
available in Batik skipper’s residence. On the contrary, it is available in Ketib’s residence where the
residents still retain the function of langgar which is located in the highest privacy zone.