Horizontal+Circulation

**//Horizontal Circulation//**
The design of horizontal circulation determines the basic shape and character of entire structure
 * 1. What does the design of horizontal circulation determine? **


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

-The first practical requirements of any circulation system are that it is adequate in size -the second: is that of directness. -The third: is that points of convergention traffic must be expressed. This is very important in the design of facilities for rapid exits. -the fourth: is that changes in level must be clearly expressed.

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

 Pennsylvania station in New York

Centrosoyus building in Moscow

Palais de Justice in Paris
 * 4. Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design? **
 * Horizontal circulation is really important in every building, because it determines how people perceive interior spaces. Horizontal circulation **
 * determines a route and gives the necessary order to understand the building. The architect can create different relationships between internal spaces using the circulation; it will need to indicate the end of the trail or a change of direction. Structure is an essential element to define the circulation. **