Horizontal+Circulation

=__ Horizontal Circulation __=

What does the design of horizontal circulation determine? The design of horizontal circulation is determined by its basic shape and characteristics or nature of its structure.

What are the four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system mentioned in the lecture?

• The size of circulation must be appropriate to its form

• It should work well in any direction

• The convergence points must be clearly expressed

• The change of level should be expressed

What are the tree examples (names buildings) mentioned by Prof. Watanabe to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns?

• The Pennsylvania Station, New York.

• Centrosoyuz, Moscow

• Palais de Justice, Paris



Why is the concept of horizontal circulation importat in any urban plan or architectural design?

The concept of horizontal circulation in architectural design is important because it is an element that integrates and organizes various components in a given design. Is characterized for be functional within any system or pattern of unity. It also is a component that allows the spatial relationships and communication within a building or construction.