University of Palestine

College of Applied Engineering & Urban Planning

Department of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning
Building construction 1 EAA4S101

Visual Training & Sketching (EAGD2101)

Introduced by: Eng. Nagham Ali Hasan

3rd lecture-3rd week

1st semester-2008

Circulation /Movement through space

Circulation /Movement through 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 SEQUENCES
Of
SPACE

** Circulation Elements :1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Approach: the distant view

Entrance : from outside to inside
Configuration of the path: the sequence of space.
Path space relationship :edge, nodes, termination of the path.
Form of the circulation space: corridors, halls, galleries, stairways,
rooms.

1. Approach:
The approach to building &its entrance vary in duration from few paces
through a compressed space to a lengthy a circuitous route
It may be perpendicular to the primary faade of the building.
Oblique to it .
May be contrast with what is confroned at its termination.
May be continued on into the building s interior sequence of spaces.

 Obscuring the distinction B/W & outside.

Types of approach:a. Frontal:
Leads directly to the entrance along astraight,axial path.
The visual goal terminates the approach clear or it may be th entire
front faade or an elaborated entrance with the plane.
b. Oblique:
Enhance the effect of perspective on front faade & form of
abuilding.
Redicted one or more times to delay & prolong the sequence of the
approach.
If the building is approached at extreme angle ,its rntrance 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.
2. Entrance
Entrance for building , room, landscape ,distinguish one space from another
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 :May be grouped formally into : flush , projected , recessed .
Flush Entrance : Maintain the continuity of the surface of a wall.
Can be decide if deliberately obscured.
A projected Entrance: Form as transitional space , announces its function to the approach.
Provides over head shelter.
A recessed Entrance : Provides shelter.
Receives apportion of extension space into the realon of the building.
Entrance & ( Location):
1. Centered with the frontal plane .
2. Placed off center .

The notion of an entrance can be visually reinforced by :1. Making the opening lower , winder , or narrower than anticipated ,
2. Deep or circuitous.
3. Articulating the opening with ornamentation or decorative
embellishment.
3. Configuration of the path:All paths are linear have start & end point / the contor of the path depends on
the mode of transportation.
a. Linear : Organizing element for a series of space.
It can be curvelinear or segmented , intersect other paths have
pranches or form a loop.
b. Radial:Linear paths extending from at central or common point .
c. Spiral :
Single , conscious path originates from a central point revolved it .
d. Grid :
Consist of two sets of parallel paths interested at regular intervals & create
square or rectangular fields of space .
e. Composite:
A combination of the preceding patterns.
Scale form length place center of activity ( NODES).
Entrances to rooms & halls _ vertical elements.
4. Path- space relationships:a. 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 spaces.
b. Pass by spaces: The path may pass through a space axially , obliquely , along its edge.
In outing through a space ,the path creates patterns of rest & movement
with in it .
c. Terminate in a space:
The location of the space establishes the path .
This path space relationship is used to approach & enter functionally or
symbolically important spaces.
5. Form of the circulation 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.

A circulation space may be:
1. Enclosed: link between entrance and spaces.
2. Open on one side: creates visual & spatial continuity.
3. Open on both sides: creates physical extension.