Principle of Architectural Design: Circulation

PRINCIPLE OF
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
DAAT 1043
Chapter 6:
Circulation
SUBTOPICS>>
1.Approach
2.Entrance
3.Configuration of the path
4.Path-space relationships
5.Form of the circulation space
1. Approach
Frontal
Leads directly to the entrance of a
building along a straight, axial path.
1. Approach
Oblique
The path can be redirected one or more times to
delay and prolong the sequence of the approach.
1. Approach
Spiral
Prolong the sequence of the approach and
emphasize the 3d form of a building as we move
around its perimeter.
2. Entrance
Involves the a vertical plane that separates one space from
another and separates here and there.
Entrance on wall is
establish by forming an
opening which is range
from a simple hole to an
elaborate, articulated
gateway.
2. Entrance
It can be signified by
A passage through an
implied plane established
by two pillars or an
overhead beam
A change in level can
establish a threshold and
mark the passage from one
place to another
Location of an entrance:
Can be centred within the frontal plan or be placed off centre to create a
condition of a local symmetry about its opening
Notion of an entrance:
Making the opening lower, wider or narrower than anticipated
Making the entrance deep or circuitous
Articulating the opening with ornamentation
2. Entrance
3 categories of entrance:
Flush
Maintains the continuity of the surface
of a wall
Projected
Forms a transitional space, announces its function
to the approach and provides overhead shelter
Recessed
Provides shelter and received portion of
exterior space into the territory of the building
2. Entrance
Flush
Projected
Recessed
3. Configuration of the path

All paths of movement such as people, cars, goods, or services
are linear in nature
All paths have a starting point, after which we are taken through
a sequence of spaces to our destination

6 Types of Path Configuration
Curvilinear/segmented
Linear
All path are linear,

it can be curvilinear or segmented
Intersect other paths
Have branches
Form a loop
Branches
Form a loop
Intersect
Radial
A Radial configuration has linear paths

extending from or terminating at a central,
common point
Radial

Spiral
A Spiral configuration is a single, continuous path that

originates from a central point, revolves around it and
becomes increasingly distant from it
Grid
Consists of two sets of parallel paths that

intersect at regular intervals and create square
or rectangular fields of space
Network
Spiral
A Network configuration consists of paths that

connect established points in space
Grid
Composite
Composite path is a combination of the

patterns which is widely used in reality.
Network
4. Path-space Relationship
Can be described in 3 ways:
Pass by spaces
The integrity of each space is maintained

The configuration of the path is flexible
Mediating spaces can be used to link the path with the spaces
Pass Through Spaces
The path may pass through a space axially, obliquely or along its edge
In cutting through a space, the path creates pattern of rest and movement within it
Terminate in Spaces
The location of the space establishes the path

This path-space relationship is used to approach and enter, functionally or
symbolically important spaces
5. Form of the circulation space
The form of a circulation space varies according to how:

Its boundaries are defined
Its form relates to the form of the spaces it links
Its qualities of scale, proportion, light and view are articulated
Entrances open onto it
It handles changes in level with stairs and ramps
5. Form of the circulation space

There are 3 types of circulation spaces:
Enclosed
Forming a public galleria or

private corridor that relates to
the spaces it links
Open on ones side
Forming a balcony or gallery that

provides visual and spatial
continuity with the spaces it links
Open on both sides
Forming a colonnaded passageway

that becomes a physical extension
of the spaces it passes through
End of Chapter 6:
Circulation
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3. Configuration of the path

3. Configuration of the path

All path are linear,

A Radial configuration has linear paths

3. Configuration of the path

A Spiral configuration is a single, continuous path that

Consists of two sets of parallel paths that

A Network configuration consists of paths that

Composite path is a combination of the

The integrity of each space is maintained

The location of the space establishes the path

5. Form of the circulation space

The form of a circulation space varies according to how:

5. Form of the circulation space

Forming a public galleria or

Open on ones side

Forming a balcony or gallery that

Open on both sides

Forming a colonnaded passageway

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