| Title |
A Characteristic Analysis of Spatial Choice and Preference in Transition Space and Movement Pattern in Large-scale Underground Shopping Environment |
| Authors |
An. Eun-Hee ; Kang. Seok-Jin ; Lee. Kyung-Hoon |
| Keywords |
Movement Pattern ; Wayfinding Performance ; Space Syntax ; Mental Response ; Route Choice ; Spatial Use |
| Abstract |
The main purpose of this study is to understand pedestrians' movement pattern in large-scale underground shopping environment by investigating the relationship between spatial configuration and actual movement of visitors. In addition, this study also attempts to identify factors affecting visitors' decision making at the points which have more than two alternative routes. Coex Mall in Samsung-dong was selected for this purpose. The plan of Coex Mall was analyzed by Space Syntax method while the data about visitors' spatial choice and preference in transition space was acquired by questionnaire. The result of analysis showed that people's movement in large-scale underground shopping environment are decided not by its spatial configuration only but also by major attractor and generator of movement such as Mega-box. The results also showed that people intuitively tend to choose the shortest route and to move forward the brighter route. Finally, this study suggested and discussed some design concept that can potentially create an flow of visitors by locating and connecting several attractors in order to distribute the flow evenly in the shopping mall. |