Analysis of Permeability & Wayfinding Using Space Syntax Theory in Public Aquarium: Case Study on Antalya Aquarium in Turkey

Poh Yin Ong; Arab, Yasser; Hassan, Ahmad Sanusi; Saeed, Maryam; Onubi, Hilary Omatule; Witchayangkoon, Bhattraradej

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Vol.15(1)(2024)

Analysis of Permeability & Wayfinding Using Space Syntax Theory in Public Aquarium: Case Study on Antalya Aquarium in Turkey

Poh Yin Ong (School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA),
Yasser Arab (Department of Architectural Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, SULTANATE of OMAN),
Ahmad Sanusi Hassan(School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA),
Maryam Saeed (Department of Architectural Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, SULTANATE of OMAN),
Hilary Omatule Onubi (School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA),
Bhattraradej Witchayangkoon (Thammasat University Research Unit in Climate Change and Sustainability, Department of Civil Engineering, Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University, THAILAND).

Discipline: Architectural Engineering.
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doi: 10.15456/ITJEMAST.2024.5

Keywords: Aquaria; SOA; Spatial Network; Mental images; Justified graph; Route exploration; Level of permeability; Wayfinding level; Likert scale; Level of depth in space syntax.

Abstract
The aquarium building aims to be a recreational, research and education centre that showcases marine life and creates memories for people while exploring the underwater world. This study reviews the space syntax network of Antalya Aquarium in Turkey, focusing on the wayfinding and permeability level of spaces to explain the spatial configuration in detail. The study focuses on interpreting public visitors' exploration routes (individual or group) and private personnel. The research is conducted by the Likert Scale, justified graph, and the alphanumeric system to contextualise the overall space syntax findings and results. Due to limited access for paid visitors only, the study has shown that 33% of the whole building spaces are semi-private and average in wayfinding. The designated 'one-way route' for visitors is straightforward and clear for first-time visitors. The study concludes that the level of permeability and wayfinding in Antalya Aquarium is a considerably clear distinction between public and private spaces, it segregates most of the heavy-duty services from visitors' paths. Besides, making the starting point of exhibitions on the first floor and exit hall on the ground floor seemingly uncommon for visitors' mental images. Still, it is undeniably a thoughtful design to avoid large crowds during peak hours.
Paper ID: 15A1E
Cite this article:

Ong, P.Y., Arab, Y., Hassan, A. S., Saeed, M., Onubi, H. O., and Witchayangkoon, B. (2024). Analysis of Permeability & Wayfinding Using Space Syntax Theory in Public Aquarium: Case Study on Antalya Aquarium in Turkey. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 15(1), 15A1E, 1-15. http://TUENGR.COM/V15/15A1E.pdf DOI: 10.15456/ITJEMAST.2024.5

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