Pattern 98
Circulation Realms
Context Building Complex95 · Number of Stories96
Problem
In many buildings, corridors and paths look so alike that visitors quickly lose their way without signs and directions; any sense of orientation disappears.
Solution
Divide the paths through a building into clearly distinct realms, each with its own character, so visitors find their way intuitively, without relying on signage.
Usage Common Land67 · Pedestrian Street100 · Main Building99 · Building Thoroughfare101 · Hierarchy of Open Space114 · Courtyards Which Live115 · Family of Entrances102 · Main Entrance110 · Paths and Goals120