Horizontal+Circulation

The design of horizontal circulation determines the basic shape and character of the entire structure

The four practical requirements of any circulation system are: Adequate Size Directness Point of converging traffic most be express Changing of level most be clearly express

Examples by Prof. Watabane to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns: Centro Soyuz Building in Moscow The Balletiyuz in Paris

The concept of Horizontal Circulation in any urban plan or architectural design is important because is a necessary element in the relationship between parts and the hold and the circulation in general sense and form of the entire structure