Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation
This study explores the interaction between spatial configuration, natural mobility, and visual accessibility in exhibition spaces, an area that remains underexplored. By integrating visibility graph analysis (VGA), intelligent agent simulation (IAS), topological analysis, and field observation, the...
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| author | Xiang Wang Mengsi Yang Weicong Li Lin Yuan Qimeng Ren Qian Xie Runze Liu |
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| description | This study explores the interaction between spatial configuration, natural mobility, and visual accessibility in exhibition spaces, an area that remains underexplored. By integrating visibility graph analysis (VGA), intelligent agent simulation (IAS), topological analysis, and field observation, the research examines functional layout and accessibility across four museums. Findings indicate that corridors and pathways, second only to exhibition halls, play a crucial role in spatial mobility. Composite layouts (e.g., circular and L-shaped designs) exhibit superior mean depth and integration, yet connectivity and mean depth demonstrate a nonlinear relationship. Elongated or complex path turns increase cognitive load, complicating navigation, while open passageways promote smoother visitor distribution. Topological analysis effectively identifies optimal nodes, key locations, and path-turn efficiency under accessibility constraints. Visitor dwell time is shaped not only by exhibit content but also by spatial location, entry sequence, and visitor density. Results support the assumption that space syntax models align with real-world visitor flow patterns, yet predictive models fail to fully capture variations in mobility across different timeframes and behavioral contexts. These insights contribute to optimizing museum design for improved visitor experience and spatial efficiency. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-302f9bd03c424a9a951bdf89daba1e1b2025-08-20T02:53:12ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Frontiers of Architectural Research2095-26352025-10-011451228124810.1016/j.foar.2025.03.001Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulationXiang Wang0Mengsi Yang1Weicong Li2Lin Yuan3Qimeng Ren4Qian Xie5Runze Liu6School of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, ChinaFaculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; Corresponding author.School of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, ChinaSchool of Architecture & Applied Arts, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaCollege of Environment and Architectural Arts, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Tianjin 300143, ChinaThis study explores the interaction between spatial configuration, natural mobility, and visual accessibility in exhibition spaces, an area that remains underexplored. By integrating visibility graph analysis (VGA), intelligent agent simulation (IAS), topological analysis, and field observation, the research examines functional layout and accessibility across four museums. Findings indicate that corridors and pathways, second only to exhibition halls, play a crucial role in spatial mobility. Composite layouts (e.g., circular and L-shaped designs) exhibit superior mean depth and integration, yet connectivity and mean depth demonstrate a nonlinear relationship. Elongated or complex path turns increase cognitive load, complicating navigation, while open passageways promote smoother visitor distribution. Topological analysis effectively identifies optimal nodes, key locations, and path-turn efficiency under accessibility constraints. Visitor dwell time is shaped not only by exhibit content but also by spatial location, entry sequence, and visitor density. Results support the assumption that space syntax models align with real-world visitor flow patterns, yet predictive models fail to fully capture variations in mobility across different timeframes and behavioral contexts. These insights contribute to optimizing museum design for improved visitor experience and spatial efficiency.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263525000366MuseumFunctional configurationLayout structureSpatial mobilitySpace syntaxTopological analysis |
| spellingShingle | Xiang Wang Mengsi Yang Weicong Li Lin Yuan Qimeng Ren Qian Xie Runze Liu Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation Frontiers of Architectural Research Museum Functional configuration Layout structure Spatial mobility Space syntax Topological analysis |
| title | Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| title_full | Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| title_fullStr | Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| title_short | Natural movement: Measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| title_sort | natural movement measuring optimal pathway configuration of museum layout and pedestrian accessibility through visibility graph analysis and intelligent agent simulation |
| topic | Museum Functional configuration Layout structure Spatial mobility Space syntax Topological analysis |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263525000366 |
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