Influence of geometry on legibility: An explanatory design study of visitors at the Kuala Lumpur City Center

Frontiers of Architectural Research

Sharifah Syed Mahdzar¹  Fataneh Fakouri Moridani²  Hossein Safari² 

[1] School of Architecture, University Technology Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia;School of Graduate Studies and Technical Complex, Islamic Azad University of Rasht Branch, Lahijan 44158-84715, Iran;

关键词: Legibility;    Geometry;    Landmark;    Wayfinding;    Kuala Lumpur City Center;    Visitors;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.foar.2016.08.001

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Legibility is based on landmarks and geometry. Visitors in a space learn to “read” an area by using three- and two-dimensional cues. This research aimed to determine the responses of visitors to the influence of geometry on the legibility at Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC). The relationship between geometry and space legibility can affect visitors׳ wayfinding. In this study, visitors, including 86 respondents and 8 individuals who participated in a focus group, were surveyed through questionnaires and interviews during daytime. Results show that legibility was moderately and positively correlated with regular geometry, but legibility was negligibly affected by existing geometry. Regression analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and scheme coding of qualitative data suggested that regular geometry used in urban spaces might strongly improve legibility. For urban designers, regular geometry associated with landmarks enhances legibility.

【 授权许可】

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