Horizontal+Circulation

Horizontal Circulation

1. What does the design of horizontal circulation determine?

Frequently the basic shape and the caracter of the structure

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

1 Adecuate insides 2 Good circulation plan, a building should work well in the ideal direction 3 Point of converting traffic, this very important to design facilities with a difficult acces chanching of level must be clearly express

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

The first one is the subway station located in New York

the second one is the "centro soeur building" in moscow designed by le Corbusier at moscow

the third one is the palace of justice in paris

4. Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design?

The horizontal circulation is an aspect that make a direct relation ship between spaces in the same level (mostly) and long distances. The horizontal circulation defines the basic shape of a building and even a city, by example the zurich pavilion designed by le corbusier or the london city. This kind of circulation helps to make a transition between spaces in form of a corridor, open or closed, playing with rhythm and light effects. This circulation is important because it helps to order spaces in few levels and make great views (inside or outside) and helps to define spaces related with different sensations, like relaxation and calm. Is most comfortable to walk along the "Galeria de Arte Nacional" than Parque Central Towers in caracas thanks to the horizontal circulation.