Horizontal_Circulation

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

What are the four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system mentioned in the lecture? -The first requirement of any circulation system is that it be: adequate size.

-The second requirement of any circulation system is that it be: directness.

-The third requirement of any circulation system is that it be: points of converging traffic most be expressed.

-The fourth requirement of any circulation system is that will be: changes in levels most be clearly expressed.

What are the three examples (names of buildings) mentioned by Prof. Watanabe to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns? The three examples are: Pennsylvania station in New York

 Centrosoyuz in Moscow

 Palais de Justice in Paris

Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design?  The concept of Horizontal Circulation is very relevant in any architectural design because is a necessary elements and establishing the relationship between the parts and the whole, and between the circulation pattern itself and the general sense and form of the entire structure.