A configurational approach to analytical urban design: ‘Space syntax’ methodology

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayvan Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Configurational Approach

scholarly journals Smart Urban Design Space

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Skowron ◽  
Michael Aleithe ◽  
Susanne Wallrafen ◽  
Marvin Hubl ◽  
Julian Fietkau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Design Space

scholarly journals Research tools for design. Spatial layout and patterns of users' behaviour

2011 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Complex Systems ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Spatial Layout ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Design Technology ◽  
Social Nature ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Tools

The publication proposes a critical reading of the results emerging from the Seminar organised in January 2010 by the Department of Architectural and Design Technology on research tools for the architectural project. The spatial layout of buildings and urban spaces influences behaviour and the relations of the users, and in this displays the social nature of the architectural function in comparison to other spheres of design. Space Syntax (theory, methodology and techniques for the analysis of complex systems) takes this theory as the basis for its research. The seminar, attended by leading academic and professional figures, offered the opportunity for exchange between its own research and the experiences carried forward by the Space Syntax research and consultancy group.

scholarly journals Analizy Space Syntax wobec zjawiska segregacji społecznej i izolacji przestrzennej obszarów mieszkaniowych

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Justyna Olesiak
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Syntax Analysis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Urban Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

W wielu obszarach miejskich widoczna jest skrajna segregacja przestrzeni publicznej oraz fakt, że wiele dzielnic mieszkaniowych jest przestrzennie odizolowanych od miasta jako całości. Ponieważ tradycyjne metody analiz urbanistycznych dają słabe wytyczne w tym kontekście, podjęta zostanie próba ujęcia problemu i odmiennego podejścia do segregacji w projektowaniu urbanistycznym. Niniejszy artykuł bada, w jaki sposób teorie i metody analizy Space Syntax mogą przyczynić się do stworzenia bardziej dopracowanych opisów relacji przestrzennych w różnych dzielnicach i całym mieście. Przyjęto metodę badawczą: analizę literatury fachowej (krajowej i zagranicznej) oraz dostępnych publikacji. Analiza urbanistyczna oparta na teorii Space Syntax umożliwia wykazanie zasadniczych różnic strukturalnych między dzielnicami i określenie wpływu form urbanistycznych na zalety przestrzenne różnych obszarów miasta. Otwiera to nowe możliwości rozwiązania problemu segregacji w zakresie projektowania urbanistycznego oraz sformułowanie bardziej skutecznych interwencji antysegregacyjnych. Space Syntax analysis in the Face of the Phenomenon of Social Segregation and Spatial Isolation of Residential Areas In many urban areas there is an observable extreme segregation of public space, in addition to the fact that many housing districts are spatially isolated from the city as a whole. As traditional methods of urban analysis provide poor guidelines in this context, an attempt to investigate this problem and present a different approach to segregation in urban design was made. This paper presents an investigation about how Space Syntax theories and methods can contribute to creating more detailed descriptions of spatial relationships in different districts and in the entire city. The research method employed was an analysis of the literature (both domestic and trade). Space-Syntax-based urban analysis enables demonstrating significant structural differences between districts and to determine the impact of urban forms on the spatial advantages of different areas of the city. It provides new opportunities to address segregation in urban design and formulate more effective anti-segregation interventions.

scholarly journals LOKALIŲ CENTRŲ VIETA IR VAIDMUO HIERARCHINĖJE DIDMIESČIO CENTRŲ SISTEMOJE: VILNIAUS PAVYZDYS

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justinas Bučys
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Spatial Layout ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Spatial Accessibility ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Spatial Features ◽  
Functionally Diverse

The most important factors, functionally diverse local centres, being in a proper location, are the ones that have an impact on urban functioning. The paper aims to reveal some issues concerning the location and role of local centres in Vilnius. The general purpose of the paper is to introduce the results of case study of the urban structure of Vilnius which were obtained during the internship at the enterprise “Space Syntax Limited“. Space syntax is a method for the analysis of spatial structure used in the fields of architecture, urban design and planning and based on the geometrical representation of the spatial pattern. It aims to reveal the effects of spatial layout on social and economic processes in a city. Using space syntax techniques, a spatial accessibility model of Vilnius was created. The measured spatial accessibility values show the importance of spatial features to the formation of local centres in strategic locations as well as their potential vitality and viability. The model of Vilnius created and the results achieved provide for continuing the study at the level of urban blocks which constitute local centres. Santrauka Vienas iš svarbiausių veiksnių, darančių įtaką didmiesčio funkcionavimo kokybei, yra tinkamo dydžio ir reikiamą funkcijų įvairovę turintys centrai tinkamose vietose. Straipsnyje siekiama atskleisti kai kurias su Vilniaus miesto lokalių centrų vieta ir vaidmeniu susijusias problemas. Straipsnio tikslas yra pristatyti stažuotės įmonėje „Space Syntax Limited“ metu atlikto Vilniaus urbanistinės struktūros tyrimo rezultatus. Space syntax (erdvės sintaksė) yra miesto viešųjų erdvių tyrimo metodika, taikoma architektūros, urbanistinio projektavimo ir planavimo veikloje. Metodika paremta urbanistinės erdvės sandaros ir jos elementų tarpusavio ryšių geometriniu vaizdavimu ir ja siekiama atskleisti erdvės savybių ir socialinių bei ekonominių procesų mieste sąveiką. Remiantis space syntax metodika parengtas Vilniaus miesto viešųjų erdvių pasiekiamumo modelis ir nustatytos viešųjų erdvių pasiekiamumo vertės, rodančios erdvės savybių svarbą ir įtaką lokalių centrų formavimuisi strategiškai svarbiose vietose, jų gyvybingumui ir galimybėms plėtotis. Sukurtas Vilniaus miesto modelis ir gauti rezultatai suteikia galimybę tęsti tyrimą miesto dalies ir lokalų centrą sudarančių kvartalų lygmenyje.

scholarly journals ATTRACTIVE STREETSCAPE MAKING PEDESTRIANS WALK LONGER ROUTES: THE CASE OF KUNITACHI IN TOKYO

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
Marco Capitanio
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
The Body ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
Behavioral Observations ◽  
Shortest Route ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Personal Wellbeing ◽  
Neighborhood Scale

There are manifold benefits of an increase in pedestrian movement, both in regard to societal and to personal wellbeing, and walkability is considered a major goal in urban design. However, it is methodologically complicated to ascertain to what extent streetscape features relating to comfort and pleasurability influence pedestrian behavior. Our hypothesis is that pedestrians, at the neighborhood scale, prefer more attractive routes even if they are longer than other possible and equally safe routes to reach a certain destination, independently of the presence of amenities. As a case study, we selected Kunitachi, an attractive city in Tokyo Prefecture, thus adding to the body of non-western empirical research on pedestrian preferences. By comparing two Space Syntax betweenness simulations of pedestrian routes – compulsory and optional – with an actual counting of pedestrian frequency on site, and with behavioral observations, we have established that simulations according to the principle of “shortest route” considerably differ from actual pedestrian frequency. Only by allowing a certain detour leeway, simulations showed a less pronounced discrepancy with reality. While further research is needed to confirm our results, this enquiry has demonstrated that, attractive streetscape features are part of the reason why local residents prefer pleasant and comfortable routes over shorter ones

scholarly journals Limits of space syntax for urban design: Axiality, scale and sinuosity

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 508-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elek Pafka ◽  
Kim Dovey ◽  
Gideon DPA Aschwanden
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Topological Analysis ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Urban Morphology ◽  
Syntactic Analysis ◽  
Network Integration ◽  
Syntax Analysis ◽  
Space Syntax Analysis ◽  
The City

Space syntax analysis of the city as a movement economy has made major contributions to our understanding of the spatial structure of cities, particularly the importance of a mapping of network integration in relation to density, functional mix and streetlife vitality. It has focused attention of urban researchers onto the importance of the relations between the sociality and spatiality of the city. The primary methods of syntactic analysis involve a reduction of urban morphology to a set of spatial axes; here, we explore some limits to such analysis for urban design. Topological analysis of axial models has long recognized problems in accounting for distance, scale and sinuous streetscapes. Existing adaptations to axial methods that address such problems are modelled and shown to produce a broad range of results for the same urban morphology. In each case, we also compare different capacities for to-movement and through-movement – the distinction between ‘closeness centrality’ and ‘betweenness centrality’ that shows that network integration is multiple. We argue that axial analyses privilege visibility over accessibility and can produce distorted mapping at walkable scales; only one of the methods tested measures permeability and walkable access. Space syntax analysis is a powerful tool that will be more useful the better such limits are understood.

scholarly journals Space Syntax Applied in Urban Practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 213-237
Author(s):  
Akkelies van Nes ◽  
Claudia Yamu
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Master Planning ◽  
Design Practice ◽  
Use Of Space ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
Urban Planning And Design ◽  
Trafalgar Square ◽  
Dutch City

AbstractIn this chapter, we discuss the application of space syntax in consultancyforurbanplanningdesign and practice. First, we present the scientific challenges to tying general understandings and theoriesto urban planning and design practice. Some elementary principles for communicating results from research and theories to practitioners are demonstrated. We further explain the principles for successful master planning and the principles for designing vital and safe public realms related to the use of space syntax. This is followed by a discussion on how to avoid common errors when planning for vital neighbourhoods and cities. We present examples from practice where space syntax has played a major role. These include regenerating Trafalgar Square in London, evaluating various proposals for a new road link in the Dutch city of Leiden, developing strategies for the whole province of North Holland, and densification strategies in the Norwegian town of Bergen. In the conclusion, we discuss major pitfalls when applying space syntax to urban design and planning projects in practice. Exercises are provided at the end of the chapter.

scholarly journals User Mobility Analysis of Lighting Practices in Konya City Square

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Bilgehan YILMAZ ÇAKMAK ◽  
Hamdi BEKTAS ◽  
Serpil SUCUCAN
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Mathematical Basis ◽  
Pedestrian Movement ◽  
University College London ◽  
Lighting Analysis ◽  
The City

<p><strong>Aim</strong>: There have been many urban design application and research studies describing the connection between user movement and space. The Space Syntax Method, an urban design model developed by the Space Syntax Laboratory at University College London, England, seeks to describe the connection between pedestrian movement and spatial formation on a mathematical basis. The Space Syntax is specialized approach used in designing pedestrian connections within the urban structure. It observes pedestrian and vehicle movements, and uses computer programs to calculate the potential effects of design proposals on pedestrian movement.</p><p><strong>Method</strong>: This model is used in many European countries and it provides consistent results for pedestrian movement. This method was utilized to determine the connection between pedestrian movement and the space format in a field described in this study – the Konya City Square. Starting from pedestrian movement and the assembly points, the study recorded the observations and the follow-up of pedestrian movement in Konya city center during a one-week period (at different hours of the day, on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime and at night). A video recording was made and it was turned into pedestrian movement charts. Graphic maps were also prepared and they were compared to the Space Syntax Method. Furthermore, a lighting analysis was conducted in the City Square using the DIALux lighting calculation program and it was found to be consistent with the current records.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The study concluded that the lighting work at the City Square underestimated pedestrian movement on the Square, and the monument at the center of the Square lacked visibility and definability. Suggestions were put forward regarding these issues.</p>

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