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Abstract

This research discusses the impact of spatial location of functions inside architectural form to enhance visual legibility and how it can improve the possibilities of identifying them as a landmark. The absence of a clear conceptual frame which can be used to describe this impact forms the basic research problem. The objective aim of the research is to clarify and describe this impact. To achieve this objective aim, an analytical process was used. We supposed that spatial location of functions enhances visual legibility of forms, then improves our possibility of identifying them as a landmark. For applying the conceptual frame, we used a semantic differential scale, then a questionnaire that includes a sample of 20 persons. As a case study, we chose modern Islamic cultural centers. The final results explained that formal and visual treatments have an important role for distinguishing composition as a landmark. Also, we noticed that the central and peripheral locations of the basic functions enhanced the legibility of mental image through: uniqueness, simplicity of organization, continuity of the boundaries, and clarity of spatial and visual connections. The widespread locations lead to improved legibility through: differentiation in the direction of movement, clarity of connections, and continuity of boundaries, while uniqueness and simplicity of organization have less effects.

Keywords

Multi-functionality, Mental image, Identifying, Legibility

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