Horizontal+Circulation

What does the design of horizontal circulation determine? Frequently determinates the basic shape and the caracter of the entire structure. 
 * Horizontal Circulation

What are the four practical requirements of any horizontal circulation system mentioned in the lecture? 1* Adequate in size 2* Directness, a good circulation plan should work well in either direction. 3*Points of converging traffic must be express. 4* Changing in levels must be clearly express   **What are the three examples (names of buildings) mentioned by Prof. Watanabe to illustrate different horizontal circulation patterns? **    **
 * Pennsylvania station in New York


 * Centro Soyul in Moscow.




 * Palais de Justice in Paris

**Why is the concept of Horizontal Circulation important in any urban plan or architectural design?** The horizontal circulation is an aspect very important when the architect design any space, because helps to define differents spaces in the same areas just putting some columns or walls or maybe doing some light games or textures or heights, creating new sensations and improving the comfort of the place. 