MOVEMENT THROUGH SPACE

MOVEMENT THROUGH SPACE (CIRCULATION)

Considering the definition of movement as it is in oxford dictionary, it is define as “an act of moving from one place to another or moving something from one place to another”. While space can be defined according oxford advance dictionary, “means an amount of an area or of a place that is available for use”.

Movement through space (circulation) means moving in a free and empty area, an area free from any obstruction and traffic. This movement or circulation has the ability to affect the passengers, goods and services in a terminus station. Where there is a problem in circulation in such cities they will suffer, traffic problem and congestion.

Since the human activities and the environment are in a constant communication with the surrounding architecture, the relationship that is formed between man and his activities in a space is intimate, when we see and feel our surrounding environment. Movement through space is a constant force that has the ability to shape our world and the built form of architecture.

The most important factor of consideration in design is that anything that requires a space also need to allow free  movement within it or function has to be clearly planned for. Making a clear distinction between the pedestrian and the vehicular traffic is the most preferred, resolving the circulation within and outside have to do with other facilities such as the conveniences, accessibility, and effective utilization of other function and building of a terminus station; space planning is the most important factor toward a functional acceptable and traffic free terminus.