University of Palestinian Applied engineering & Urban planning Colleague Department of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning

Visual Training & Sketching (EAGD2101)

Circulation /Movement through space

Eng. Nagham Ali Hasan 6th lecture-6th week 1st semester 2009- 2010

The lecture discusses:

Circulation /Movement through space: Circulation Elements:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Approach Entrance Configuration of the path Path space relationship Form of the circulation space

 The path of movement can be conceived as: The perceptual that links the spaces of a building, or, Any series of interior or spaces together.

Since: we move in TIME through SEQUENCE Of SPACE

1.

Approach: the distant view

2.
3.

Entrance : from outside to inside

Configuration of the path: the sequence of space.

4.
5.

Path space relationship :edge, nodes, termination of the path.

Form of the circulation space: corridors, halls, galleries, stairways, rooms.

a.

Frontal:
Leads directly to the entrance along a straight, axial path. The visual goal terminates the approach clear or it may be the entire front faade or an elaborated entrance with the plane.

b. Oblique:

Enhance the effect of perspective on front faade & form of a building. Redicted one or more times to delay & prolong the sequence of the approach. If the building is approached at extreme angle ,its entrance can project beyond its faade to be more clearly visible

c. spiral: prolongs the sequence of the

approach
emphasizes the 3D form. Might be viewed intermittently during the approach to clarify its position. May be hidden until the point arrival.

Frontal Approach

 The act of entering:

passage through an implied plane
established by tow pillars or overhead beam. Change in level.

** The entrance into the space is best signified by establishing areal or implied plane perpendicular to the path of the approach.

 Entrance Categories:
Flush Entrance

A projected Entrance
A recessed Entrance

1. Centered with the frontal plane . 2. Placed off center .

The notion of an entrance can be visually reinforced by :1. 2. 3. Making the opening lower, winder, or narrower than anticipated, Deep or circuitous. Articulating the opening with ornamentation or decorative embellishment.

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Linear :-Organizing element for a series of

2.
3. 4. 5.

space.It can be curvelinear or segmented , intersect other paths have pranches or form a loop. Radial:-Linear paths extending from at central or common point . Spiral : Single , conscious path originates from a central point revolved it . Grid :Consist of two sets of parallel paths interested at regular intervals & create square or rectangular fields of space . Composite: A combination of the preceding patterns. Scale form length place center of activity ( NODES). Entrances to rooms & halls _ vertical elements.

Networks, Nodes and Foci

Different paths will have different functional purposes; direct access, others for slower meandering exploration
Networks:
Junction are important

Stopping, Meeting And Waiting

Locations. Path network designs also respond to and integrate with foci (which are

often located at nodes).

1. Pass by spaces

2. Pass by spaces

3. Terminate in a space:

 Form of the circulation space varies according to:

1. Its boundaries defined. 2. The form of spaces it links 3. Qualities of scale, proportion, light ,view which are articulated. 4. It handles changes in level with stairs & ramps.

1. Enclosed: link between

entrance and spaces.

2. Open on one side:

creates visual & spatial continuity.

3. Open on both sides:

creates physical extension.