Horizontal_Circulation

HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION

The design of horizontal circulation determinates the character of the entire structure and the basic shape of the building.
 * What does the design of horizontal circulation determine? **

 The four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system are: adequate in size and proportion, a good circulation plans to determinate the direction to define the directness, and the points of converging traffic. Besides, rapid exits must be taken into account. And finally, changes in levels must be clearly expressed. Pennsylvania Station, New York Palais de Justice, Paris Centrosoyus building, Moscow The concept of horizontal circulation is important to the architectural design because it determinates the relationship between the parts and the whole. Besides, horizontal circulation is necessary to create the order and the spatial organization of the structure giving direction to the designs.
 * What are the four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system mentioned in the lecture? **
 * What are the three examples (names of buildings) mentioned by Prof. Watanabe to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns? **
 * Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design? **