Horizontal+Circulation

//**What is it that the design of horizontal circulation determines? **// Horizontal circulation frequently determines the basic shape and character of the entire structure.  //**What are the four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system mentioned in the lecture?**// - Adequate in size. - Directness. - Expressed points of converging traffic. - Changes in level must be expressed.

//**What are the three examples (names of buildings) mentioned by Prof. Watanabe to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns? **// - Pennsylvania station, New York - Palace of Centrosoyus, Russia - Palace of Justice, France Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design? //** Because it gives meaning and coherence to parts and whole, besides knowing where something begins and ends helps the harmony and flow of the structure.
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