Pedestrian Distribution in High-Rise Commercial Complexes: An Analysis of Integrating Spatial and Functional Factors

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School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213002, ChinaAbstractOne of the key problems in the design of high-rise commercial complex is how to guide reasonable pedestrian distributionin commercial space. In this study, pedestrian distribution in three high-rise commercial complexes in Shanghai and Hong Kongwas studied using spatial configuration analysis software Space Syntax and quantification of physical elements in commercialspaces, such as functional attractiveness, entrances, escalators, level variations and passage width. Additionally, in an attemptto integrate functions with spatial integration and spatial depth, two combination variables, the spatial coefficient of function(IF) and spatial depth coefficient of function (F/D), were proposed. The results of the correlation analysis and multipleregression analyses reflected the following: (1) Regarding the influence on pedestrian distribution, there was a synergistic andcomplementary relationship between function and space; (2) The comprehensive flow distribution analytic model couldsuccessfully interpret flow distribution in high-rise commercial complexes and its R Square ranged up to about 70% in the threecases; (3) The spatial coefficient of function (IF) and spatial depth coefficient (F/D) could effectively integrate functions andspatial configuration, which could help close the gap between over-emphasis on function in commercial research and the lackof consideration of function in space-syntax analysis.Keywords: High-rise commercial complex, Function, Space, Configuration, Pedestrian distribution