1st Edition

Circulation Spaces in Contemporary Architecture

By Jacklynn Niemiec Copyright 2026
182 Pages 112 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

182 Pages 112 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

182 Pages 112 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

The winding paths of ants and the intricate stories of city streets reveal how movement is shaped by forces beyond mere efficiency. In architecture, however, circulation is often viewed as a technical requirement—corridors, stairs, and ramps—designed for easy passage. But what if we viewed these spaces not just as neutral connectors, but as dynamic environments that respond to the complexity of... Read more

Introduction. Part 1.  1. The Real Ground. 2. The Lines We Draw. 3. The One and the Many. Part 2. 4. A Common Language. 5. Corridors of Context. 6. Human Inclination. Part 3.  7. Sensing Circulation. 8. Sort Circulation. 9. Without Circulation. 

Biography

Jacklynn Niemiec is an Architect and Assistant Professor of Architecture at the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University.