Extending Space Syntax with Trajectory Geometry: An Analytical Framework for Museum Movement
Nexus Network Journal, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, AHCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00004-026-00925-4
- Dergi Adı: Nexus Network Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Aerospace Database, Avery, Index Islamicus, zbMATH, Art, Design & Architecture Collection (ProQuest), Art, Design & Architecture Collection (ProQuest), Arts Premium Collection (ProQuest), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Circuity, Museum space, Space syntax, Spatial configuration, Trajectory geometry
- İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study proposes a computational framework for analyzing museum visitor movement as a geometric and perceptual phenomenon, integrating trajectory analysis with space syntax and isovist-based spatial metrics. The framework combines global and local circuity, angular deviation entropy, and configurational and isovist-derived measures of integration, choice, mean visual depth, and area. Results indicate that spatial configuration strongly structures trajectory geometry: visually integrated environments correspond to more direct movement, while fragmented visual fields produce increased circuity and exploratory behavior. A benchmark case using constructed reference trajectories tests the sensitivity of the framework across contrasting spatial and exhibition configurations. The framework extends space syntax toward a dynamic, trajectory-based model of spatial experience.