Designing for Visual and Spatial Efficiency: Visibility Patterns in Curved Shopping Malls
List of Authors
  • Amirul Amin Ismail, Azhan Abdul Aziz, Farid Al Hakeem Yuserrie, Md Anwar Md Yusoff, Mohammad Amin Shafian

Keyword
  • retail visibility, spatial configuration, space syntax, atrium intersections, convex geometry, visual access, commercial desig

Abstract
  • Curved spaces are often used in shopping mall designs, as they can affect how people experience and move through a building. Research shows that curved layouts can change how we perceive space, making areas feel more enclosed or open. However, it’s still unclear how curved plans affect the visibility of shops in a mall. This study looks at how easily shoppers can see different retail stores in a curved shopping mall layout. It examines how factors like the shape of the space, shop locations, and hallway widths influence visibility. Using Space Syntax Visual Graph Analysis (VGA), the study analysed the mall layout to understand its spatial structure and functionality. The results showed that shops are more visible when hallways are wider, stores are near atriums or intersections, and the curves face outward. These insights can help designers create malls with better visibility, easier navigation, and more sustainable designs that rely less on excessive signage and lighting.

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