A Study of Space Syntax in WuliEpoch Culture Center and Capslo Homeless Shelter

Tang Siwen; Yasser Arab; Piyaporn Thurakitchamnong; Ahmad Sanusi Hassan; Nimit Tounnawarat; Bhattraradej Witchayangkoon

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Vol.16(1) (2025)

A Study of Space Syntax in WuliEpoch Culture Center and Capslo Homeless Shelter

Tang Siwen (School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universities Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA),
Yasser Arab (Department of Architectural Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, SULTANATE of OMAN),
Piyaporn Thurakitchamnong (Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Songkhla, THAILAND),
Ahmad Sanusi Hassan (School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universities Sains Malaysia, MALAYSIA),
Nimit Tounnawarat (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, Bangkok, THAILAND), and
Bhattraradej Witchayangkoon (Department of Civil Engineering, Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University, Rangsit, THAILAND and 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: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.1

Keywords: Space syntax analysis; Access analysis; Segregation of circulation; Wayfinding; Spatial configuration; Users' circulation; Depth of space; Building corridor; Spaces design; Level of permeability.

Abstract

The study intends to understand and review the spatial organizations of a selected WuliEpoch Culture Center and homeless shelter as representations of their respective typologies. The roles of these typologies, which heavily focus on providing support to the people, are discussed at length. The study is carried out by analyzing the space syntax of the case studies using measurable scale graphs. Through referencing source material and logical reasoning, the functions of the spaces are identified and mapped. The WuliEpoch Culture Center illustrates high circulation between different types of users. There is also significant prioritization to create efficient flow throughout the building. The homeless shelter organizes its spaces using a central spine located on each floor. The use of corridors and sub-corridors throughout the building helps define the different levels of access and privacy. This study shows the unique spatial structures of WuliEpoch Culture Center and homeless shelters, revealing the nature of spaces designed to convenience the people.

Paper ID: 16A1A

Cite this article:

Siwen, T., Arab, Y., Thurakitchamnong, P., Hassan, A. S., Tounnawarat, N. and Witchayangkoon, B. (2024). A Study of Space Syntax in WuliEpoch Culture Center and Capslo Homeless Shelter. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 16(1), 16A1A, 1-13. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.1

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